# Lighter vs Bourbon Passport

The clearest difference is rating: Lighter at 4.4 against Bourbon Passport's 3.3. Lighter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (774 vs 7). Bourbon Passport's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 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.

Lighter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 774 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.

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Bourbon Passport every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Bourbon Passport |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews)** | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bourbon-passport/id6751170249/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [MicosTechnologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/478406702) |

## 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


### Bourbon Passport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bourbon-passport/id6751170249)

This app helps bourbon enthusiasts track distillery visits, earn badges, and plan routes across the United States. It gamifies the bourbon exploration experience, allowing users to share their adventures and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Check in at distilleries, Earn achievement badges, Plan custom travel routes, Track visit progress, Share bourbon adventures, Interactive distillery map

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 4.4 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Bourbon Passport averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Lighter or Bourbon Passport have ads?

Bourbon Passport shows ads; Lighter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lighter or Bourbon Passport?

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and Bourbon Passport every 4 days. Most recently, Lighter was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bourbon Passport on October 13, 2026.

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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.*