Comparison

Lighter vs Hourglass 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lighter

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
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The most realistic virtual lighter: a Zippo that opens, lights and sounds like the real thing, a candle that lights up your screen, and a Concert mode that turns your phone into a light that moves with the music. REALISTIC ZIPPO LIGHTER • Swipe up to open it, swipe down (or shake your phone) to close it. • Tap to light it, with real opening, ignition and closing sounds. • The flame moves and tilts as you move your phone. • 10 flame types: classic, realistic and 8 HD flames (wild, blue gas, golden…). • Resize the flame with + and −, up to almost the whole screen. • Pick the exact color: hue, saturation, brightness and opacity, with live preview, 4 saved colors and a button to go back to the original. • Sparks you can show or hide. • "Flame only" mode: hides the whole interface and leaves just the fire. REALISTIC CANDLE • Tap to light it. • The same flames, colors and sizes as the lighter. • Skins wrapped around the wax so every candle looks different. THOUSANDS OF SKINS • Designs by category: Top, 3D, Animals, Architecture, Art and many more. • For the lighter and for the candle. • Blend modes: Normal, Multiply, Overlay and Soft. • Random skin or no skin at all. • Metallic finish with shine and edges. CONCERT MODE • The screen lights up to the beat of the music picked up by the microphone. • 7 visualizers: Circle, Waves, Bars, Equalizer, Wave, Explosion and Cascade. • Press and hold to turn the light on, release to turn it off. • Choose the light color or let it cycle on its own. • Marquee text with 4 fonts, 4 effects (pulse, bounce, stretch and shake) and preview. • Recognizes the song that's playing and shows its title and artist. • Send the visualizer to your TV via AirPlay or HDMI. • Your music (Spotify, Apple Music…) keeps playing while you use the app. AND MORE • New glass-effect design on iOS 26. • Built-in help for every mode. • In 9 languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Norwegian. • Works on iPhone and iPad. FULL VERSION (monthly or yearly subscription) • No ads. • All HD flames. • All colors. • All Concert mode styles. • Song recognition. Light your lighter, turn off the lights and enjoy the show. Privacy Policy: http://kissappsl.com/pages/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): http://kissappsl.com/terms-of-use/ Unofficial product. Created by KissApp. Not affiliated with Zippo Manufacturing Company.

About

Hourglass 3D

Experience a visually stunning 3D hourglass that functions as both a precise timer and a freeform creative canvas. Watch sand cascade gracefully, offering a meditative atmosphere for productivity or relaxation.

Highlights
  • 3D visual hourglass display
  • Precise countdown timer
  • Freeform creative mode
  • Meditative atmosphere
  • Elegant design
Features
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Embark on a captivating journey through time with our mesmerizing Hourglass Timer 3D app – a unique fusion of elegance and functionality. Immerse yourself in the enchanting detail of our three-dimensional detail hourglass. Unleash the power of time as you harness the app's dual nature. Whether you seek precision in your tasks or crave the freedom of unbridled creativity, our 3D Hourglass Timer is your ultimate companion. Activate the visual timer for a unique digital countdown experience, where every moment is a breathtaking spectacle, or disable the timer to let the hourglass become a canvas for your imagination. Watch as the delicate sand grains cascade gracefully, marking the passage of time in a dance of light and shadow. With each turn, find inspiration in the artistry of motion, a poetic reminder of the fleeting nature of time itself. Key Features: * 3D Visual Elegance: Witness time unfold in a mesmerizing display of three-dimensional beauty. * Timing: Utilize the hourglass as a visual timer for accurate countdowns. * Free Form Creativity: Disable the timer and let your imagination flow freely as the hourglass becomes a captivating visual experience. * Meditative Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in the soothing ambiance created by the delicate visuals of the hourglass. Whether you're striving for productivity or seeking a moment of tranquility, the 3D Hourglass Timer app is designed to elevate every moment. Embrace the magic of time and transform your device into a portal to a world where every second is a work of art. Download now and make every moment count!

Screenshots

Lighter4 screens
Hourglass 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lighter at 47% against Hourglass 3D's 0%. Lighter also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1K vs 2). Hourglass 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lighter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 1K ratings behind it against 2, 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 Hourglass 3D's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Lighter versus Hourglass 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLighterHourglass 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews46.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKISSAPP, S.L.Christopher McDonald

Customer experience

Lighter

All ratings1,027 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive46.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative51.1%

Hourglass 3D

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Lighter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes and crashes frequently
  • Purchased upgrades not working as intended
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

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

Hourglass 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lighter

Subscriptions2
  • Lighter Full Version$1.991 Month
  • Lighter Full Version Year$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Version Full Lighter$0.99
None

Hourglass 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lighter free?
Lighter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hourglass 3D free?
Hourglass 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lighter or Hourglass 3D?
Lighter is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Hourglass 3D averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Lighter or Hourglass 3D have ads?
Lighter shows ads; Hourglass 3D does not.

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