Comparison

Lighter vs Bourbon Passport

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

Bourbon Passport

Log distillery visits, earn badges, and plan your bourbon journey across the US. This app turns exploring bourbon country into a rewarding game and a memorable adventure.

Highlights
  • Log distillery visits
  • Earn achievement badges
  • Interactive route planner
  • Track visiting progress
  • Share bourbon adventures
  • Digital passport builder
Features
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Bourbon Passport is the ultimate companion app for bourbon enthusiasts and explorers. Whether you’re touring Kentucky’s legendary Bourbon Trail or uncovering hidden gems across the United States, this app makes every visit more rewarding. Key Features: • Check In at Distilleries – Log your visits and keep track of where you’ve been. • Earn Badges – Collect unique achievements for milestone check-ins, themed lists, and special distillery groups. • Plan Your Route – Use the interactive map to chart your bourbon journey and create personalized travel routes. • Track Your Progress – See how many distilleries you’ve visited and compete with friends and fellow explorers. • Celebrate the Experience – Share your bourbon adventures while building your own digital passport. Whether you’re a casual sipper or a dedicated bourbon hunter, Bourbon Passport turns your distillery visits into a game, a challenge, and a journey worth remembering. Terms of use available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lighter4 screens
Bourbon Passport4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lighter at 4.5 against Bourbon Passport's 3.3. Lighter also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 7) and review sentiment (47% vs 33%). Bourbon Passport's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Bourbon Passport sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lighter holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 1K ratings behind it against 7, 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 33% of Bourbon Passport's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Bourbon Passport every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lighter versus Bourbon Passport: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLighterBourbon Passport
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1K ratings) — better3.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews46.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB84 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKISSAPP, S.L.MicosTechnologies LLC

Customer experience

Lighter

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

Bourbon Passport

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

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

Bourbon Passport

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
9 purchases

Bourbon Passport

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Lifetime Subscription$2.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$4.99
  • Lifetime Subscription$19.99
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  • Lifetime Subscription$39.99

Questions

Is Lighter free?
Lighter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bourbon Passport free?
Bourbon Passport is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lighter or Bourbon Passport?
Lighter is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Bourbon Passport averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Lighter or Bourbon Passport have ads?
Both Lighter and Bourbon Passport show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lighter or Bourbon Passport?
Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and Bourbon Passport every 5 days. Most recently, Lighter was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bourbon Passport on November 5, 2026.

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