# Lighter vs Paint By Splat!

The clearest difference is price: Lighter at Free against Paint By Splat!'s $1.99. Lighter also leads on ratings volume (774 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). Paint By Splat!'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Lighter is free to download; Paint By Splat! costs $1.99 up front. Lighter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Paint By Splat! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paint By Splat! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Paint By Splat! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-by-splat/id6670503313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 18 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [Gregory J Albin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671468642) |

## 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


### Paint By Splat!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-by-splat/id6670503313)

Create vibrant, abstract digital art effortlessly by simply tapping the screen. This app requires no artistic talent and provides a fun, engaging experience for both children and adults. Save your creations and enjoy the process of making colorful images.

**Highlights:** Create abstract digital art, No artistic skills required, Simple tap-to-create interface, Suitable for all ages, Save and share creations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighter free?

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

### Is Paint By Splat! free?

Paint By Splat! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lighter or Paint By Splat!?

Paint By Splat! is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Paint By Splat! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lighter or Paint By Splat! have ads?

Neither Lighter nor Paint By Splat! 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.*