Lighter vs Hourglass 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Personalize with photos and skins
- Motion-sensitive flame
- Concert Mode with music sync
- Adjustable flame intensity
- Interactive lid control
- Candle mode for romantic settings
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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.
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.
- 3D visual hourglass display
- Precise countdown timer
- Freeform creative mode
- Meditative atmosphere
- Elegant design
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Lighter | Hourglass 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1K ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KISSAPP, S.L. | Christopher McDonald |
Customer experience
Lighter
Hourglass 3D
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
Lighter
- Lighter Full Version$1.991 Month
- Lighter Full Version Year$9.991 Year
- Version Full Lighter$0.99
Hourglass 3D
No in-app purchases
Questions
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