# Lighter vs Platinum Media

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Platinum Media at none against Lighter's 3. Platinum Media also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 47%). Lighter's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Platinum Media asks for nothing beyond the download.

Platinum Media holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 1K ratings behind it against 21, 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 67% of Platinum Media's.

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Platinum Media every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Platinum Media |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews) | **[4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platinum-media/id6756135148/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [DanceBUG Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200335057) |

## 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


### Platinum Media

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platinum-media/id6756135148)

Securely view dance competition and recital videos and photos from anywhere. Get live event updates, schedules, maps, and notifications for upcoming routines. Share media and track dancer progress.

**Highlights:** View purchased dance photos and videos, Share media to social networks, Watch studio-provided dance videos, Live stream dance competitions, Track dancer routines with notifications, View event schedules and maps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighter free?

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

### Is Platinum Media free?

Platinum Media is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lighter or Platinum Media?

Platinum Media is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Platinum Media averages 4.6 from 21 ratings.

### Do Lighter or Platinum Media have ads?

Lighter shows ads; Platinum Media does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lighter or Platinum Media?

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and Platinum Media every 5 months. Most recently, Lighter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Platinum Media on October 30, 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.*