# Lighter vs Virtual Lighter 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Lighter at 4.4 against Virtual Lighter 3D's 2.7. Lighter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 28 months). Virtual Lighter 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price 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. Virtual Lighter 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lighter holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lighter has 774 ratings behind it against 29, 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 27% of Virtual Lighter 3D's.

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, Virtual Lighter 3D every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighter | Virtual Lighter 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighter/id552812628/reviews)** | [2.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-lighter-3d/id966305429/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **47.0% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 18 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KISSAPP, S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552812711) | [Nexogen Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/869478131) |

## 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


### Virtual Lighter 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-lighter-3d/id966305429)

Simulate the realistic flame of a lighter on your screen without any danger. Use it as a fun prank or a novelty flashlight in the dark.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D flame simulation, Novelty flashlight function, Harmless fire and metal play, Childhood prank nostalgia, Interactive flame effect

**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 Virtual Lighter 3D free?

Virtual Lighter 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lighter or Virtual Lighter 3D?

Lighter is rated higher. Lighter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Virtual Lighter 3D averages 2.7 from 29 ratings.

### Do Lighter or Virtual Lighter 3D have ads?

Virtual Lighter 3D shows ads; Lighter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lighter or Virtual Lighter 3D?

Lighter ships an update every 4 months, and Virtual Lighter 3D every 28 months. Most recently, Lighter was updated on October 12, 2026 and Virtual Lighter 3D on October 9, 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.*