Lighter vs Fire Mania
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Personalize with photos and skins
- Motion-sensitive flame
- Concert Mode with music sync
- Adjustable flame intensity
- Interactive lid control
- Candle mode for romantic settings
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The most realistic virtual Zippo lighter for concerts, parties and romantic dinners — motion-sensitive flame, candle mode and concert flash. With fire effects and light customization. Light the wick and impress everyone. Move your iPhone or iPad and watch the flame react with realistic smoke. Perfect for concerts, candlelit dinners or just having fun with friends. Features: • Zippo lighter with realistic flame, fire and smoke • Candle mode for romantic dinners • Concert Mode: flash syncs with music, choose screen color • 100% motion-sensitive flame • Customize your Zippo with thousands of photos, skins & 3 filters • Change flame color in lighter or candle mode • Swipe to open/close the lid • Increase or decrease flame intensity • Quick help guide within the app 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.
Fire Mania
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Fire Mania is a relaxing ambient fire app featuring a growing collection of beautifully designed fire scenes for your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Enjoy the warm glow of cozy fireplaces, candles, campfires, holiday fires, fantasy flames, and atmospheric scenes from around the world. Whether you want a peaceful background while reading, a relaxing visual for the room, or a festive fire for a special occasion, Fire Mania gives you a simple way to set the mood. The latest version now includes 31 unique fire scenes, including: Home Hearth, Three Candles, JPs Poolside, Eternal Flame, Christmas Tree, Cauldron, Medieval Tapestry, Mountain Retreat, Ghat Stairs, Gondor Signals, Happy Birthday!, Ground Votives, St. Patrick’s Day, Belle Fontaine, Easter, James Murray’s Campfire, Gaslamp, Japan Tatami, Menorah, New Years Eve, Oil Candles, Bastille Day - Le 14 Juillet, Arabian Nights, Blacksmith, Canada Day, Halloween Pumpkin, Magic Orb, Lighthouse, Magic Cauldron, and Fire Dancer. Fire Mania is perfect for: Relaxing at home Background ambience Holiday celebrations Dinner parties Reading or studying Cozy evenings Apple TV room ambience Fireplace-style visuals without the mess No complicated menus. No distractions. Just pick a fire, sit back, and enjoy the glow. Bring warmth, atmosphere, and a little magic to any screen with Fire Mania.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fire Mania at none against Lighter's 3. Fire Mania also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Lighter's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Lighter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Fire Mania asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Fire Mania every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lighter | Fire Mania |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (774 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 774 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 695 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KISSAPP, S.L. | David Hind-Smith |
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
Fire Mania
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lighter
- Lighter Full Version$1.991 Month
- Lighter Full Version Year$9.991 Year
- Version Full Lighter$0.99
Fire Mania
No in-app purchases
