Candle HD vs Lighter Simulator for Concerts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Candle HD
Experience a realistic, high-definition burning candle simulation on your device. This app provides a beautiful visual ambiance, perfect for expressing support or adding a touch of warmth. Easily light and extinguish the flame with a simple tap.
- High-definition realistic candle simulation
- Interactive flame control (light/extinguish)
- Pocket-sized ambiance
- Visual expression of support
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Light a candle on your phone. Tap it to blow it out, tap again to relight it. Candle HD fills the screen with a real burning candle, filmed in high definition — not a cartoon flame and not a cheap loop. It burns for as long as you want, and your screen will not dim or lock while it does. WHAT PEOPLE USE IT FOR • Ambience at dinner, in the bath, or on a shelf • A soft night light that will not wake anyone • Winding down, breathing, meditation • Birthday candles when there is no cake to hand • Prayer, remembrance and quiet moments • Power cuts, camping, and anywhere a real flame is not safe HOW IT WORKS Tap anywhere to blow the candle out. Tap again to light it. That is the whole app — there are no menus and no buttons on the candle, because a candle should not have a toolbar. Press and hold anywhere to reach options. • Never interrupts your music • Keeps the screen awake while it burns • Works on iPhone and iPad, back to iOS 15 • Remove Ads with a single one-time purchase — not a subscription
Lighter Simulator for Concerts
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Turn your phone into a realistic lighter for concerts, festivals, and parties. Flip the lid, strike the flint wheel, and raise a virtual flame for your favorite song. Lighter Simulator for Concerts brings the feel of a pocket lighter to your iPhone and iPad, with responsive flame physics and your own designs. LIGHT UP THE MOMENT • Light once. No need to keep a finger on the screen. • Enjoy richer colors, natural flicker, and a visible wick. • Tilt your phone to watch the flame bend upward. • Hold it upside down to let it fade out, or close the lid to put it out. • Hide the controls for a clear view of your lighter. • Enable the camera flashlight on supported devices. FEEL EVERY FLICK Open and close the lid with a gesture, spin the wheel to throw sparks, and enjoy mechanical sounds with haptic feedback on supported devices. Choose Classic or Metal lid sounds to match your design. FIND YOUR LOOK Explore 16 ready-made themes with coordinated backgrounds, flame colors, and glow. Discover polished metals, Iridescent Titanium, Halloween Ember, and playful designs. Like your favorites and share a theme link. MAKE IT YOURS IN STUDIO Start from scratch or let Pick me one surprise you. Use your own photos for the lighter texture and background. Adjust flame colors and size, glow, shadows, metal colors, and supported lighter shapes. Name and save your designs in your personal library, then return to edit them whenever inspiration strikes. SHARE YOUR CREATIONS Send a link to your Studio design, including its custom photos and appearance. Open a shared link to try the lighter, then add an independent copy to Studio to make it your own. Sharing requires iCloud. Whether you are at a concert, adding a little glow to a party, or taking a short fidget break, keep a lighter close at hand. The flame is a simulation for entertainment. No real fire.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lighter Simulator for Concerts at none against Candle HD's 1. Lighter Simulator for Concerts also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Candle HD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lighter Simulator for Concerts asks for nothing beyond the download.
Candle HD ships an update every 2 months, Lighter Simulator for Concerts every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Candle HD | Lighter Simulator for Concerts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eirik Berntsen | Pawel Janeczek |
In-app purchases
Candle HD
- Remove Ads$1.99
Lighter Simulator for Concerts
No in-app purchases
Questions
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