# Lighter vs Hourglass 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lighter at 47% against Hourglass 3D's 0%. Lighter also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (774 vs 1). Hourglass 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads 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. Hourglass 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lighter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 774 ratings behind it against 1, 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Hourglass 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-3d/id6475616853/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [Christopher McDonald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616346971) |

## 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


### Hourglass 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-3d/id6475616853)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 4.4 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Hourglass 3D averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lighter or Hourglass 3D have ads?

Neither Lighter nor Hourglass 3D shows ads.

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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.*