iLightr - Virtual Lighter
by Ubermind, Inc.
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Description
The next time you find yourself towards the end of a solid rock and roll gig and you need to express your respect for the band, simply pop iLightr up above the crowd.
This isn't some stale looped flame video, its the most interactive and compelling lighter simulation you'll find for your iPhone. Combining a stylish case design and a realistic flame, iLightr is sure to come in handy at your next concert.
Features:
- Stunning lighter flame reacts to motion & touch
- Flip-top lighter opens with a swipe or wrist flick
- Realistic spinning sparker wheel
- Choice of 13 different cases. (more on the way)
- Full stereo, dynamic sound effects
- Play music when sound effects & intro video are disabled
- Stable app with attention to the smallest details
What's New in Version 1.0.4
Now supporting music playback while in action
New "Supersuckers" exclusive case (now 13 total)
Delay screen dimming for a few minutes
Faster app loading
Customer Reviews
Simple, Elegant, and very Cool
There are a few lighter/flame applications out there, and they all seem to deliver what they promise. But none of them do it with the grace and beauty of iLightr. You start out with an elegant brushed-metal lighter (your choice of three colors as of the August 11, 2008 release) and you can flick your thumb to open the top (Zippo-style) or simply flick your wrist (and the iPhone with it) to 'toss' open the lid. One thumb stroke across the flint wheel and a partical-based flame appears. It is possible to mis-strike with the flint wheel if you don't hit it right, which adds even more realism to the mix. The particle-based flame is nice in that it drives the flame's direction according to how you hold the iPhone, adding even more to its realism. Most other 'flame' applications out there have a video clip for the flame, which is okay... but it's not the same as the interactive particle-based flame here. When you're done with the flame you simply flick your wrist in the same way you would a Zippo lighter to 'snap' the top back on the lighter.
It's cool, has beautiful graphics, and delivers a bit more than what you'll get elsewhere.
Now THAT'S what an iPhone app is all about!
I hope the developer's efforts are well rewarded. This is what I expect out of even the "simplest" iPhone apps. It takes work, but it is well worth it.
This app isn't just about having a "lighter" on the iPhone - it's a great, interactive way to "show off" the iPhone's capabilities. And, at the same time, have a bunch of fun playing with it. Thanks.
Best Lighter App Yet
Yes, it's somewhat of a novelty, but if you want to see how the previous lighter apps should have done it, this is the app to check out. Cool things to note:
• Option to disable the intro movie!
• Lighter lid flicks very smoothly (esp when touching the screen).
• Well-rendered and animated steel wheel and sparks.
• Great idea to actually use OpenGL instead of looping a movie - this sets the benchmark for all the other lighter apps now.
• Realistic flame physics when tilting or holding upside-down.
If I could make any suggestions, I would ask the devs to speed up the animation of the flame a bit to more-evenly mimic a real flame. Throw that in with a few more lighter skins!
- Category: Entertainment
- Updated Jul 03, 2009
- Current Version: 1.0.4
- 1.0.4 (iPhone OS 3.0 Tested)
- 4.1 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish
- Seller: Ubermind, Inc.
- © 2008 Ubermind, Inc.
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Requires iPhone OS 2.2.1 or later.
