# Lighter vs Virtual Lighter New

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lighter at 47% against Virtual Lighter New's 0%. Lighter also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). Virtual Lighter New's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lighter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Virtual Lighter New asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lighter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 774 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Lighter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Virtual Lighter New's.

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Virtual Lighter New every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Virtual Lighter New |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews)** | [3.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-lighter-new/id1573573618/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 18 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [PT Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259901941) |

## What reviewers say

### Lighter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628)

Experience the most realistic virtual lighter. Customize flame colors, personalize your device with photos, and enjoy interactive features like motion-sensitive flames and concert modes. Perfect for adding ambiance to any occasion.

**Highlights:** Personalize with photos and skins, Motion-sensitive flame, Concert Mode with music sync, Adjustable flame intensity, Interactive lid control, Candle mode for romantic settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lighter Full Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Lighter Full Version Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Version Full Lighter | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🎉 Awesome lighter
- 💫 Impressive visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 💰 Paywalled features
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🚫 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Purchased upgrades not working as intended
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More lighter styles and customization options
- Ability to control flame intensity
- Integrate with camera/flashlight


### Virtual Lighter New

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-lighter-new/id1573573618)

Simulate a real lighter on your phone with realistic flame effects, sounds, and customizable designs. Interact with the flame by flicking your wrist or blowing into the microphone. Perfect for entertainment and surprising friends.

**Highlights:** Realistic windproof flame simulation, Interactive flame with motion and sound, Customizable lighter designs and colors, Blow on microphone to extinguish flame, Optimized battery usage, Variety of exciting designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighter free?

Lighter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virtual Lighter New free?

Virtual Lighter New is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lighter or Virtual Lighter New?

Lighter is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Virtual Lighter New averages 3.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do Lighter or Virtual Lighter New have ads?

Virtual Lighter New shows ads; Lighter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lighter or Virtual Lighter New?

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and Virtual Lighter New every 25 months. Most recently, Lighter was updated on September 23, 2026 and Virtual Lighter New on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*