--- title: "lighting to usbc adaptor — Niche Verdict: Skip it (41/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/cell-phones-accessories/lighting-to-usbc-adaptor" last_updated: "2026-07-10T00:56:49.259Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($148K/yr) — lighting to usbc adaptor doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($148K/yr) — lighting to usbc adaptor doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "lighting to usbc adaptor — Niche Verdict: Skip it (41/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **lighting to usbc adaptor** **Skip it****41/100 ** a small market ($148K/yr) — lighting to usbc adaptor doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$148K** **Growth (1y)** **+103.0%** **Products** **12** **Brands** **9** was 9 a year ago **Sellers** **21** **Price range** **$3.52–$22.09** **Returns** **4.2%** **Rating** **4.2★** **Skip it** Scored 41/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **7** ×0.30 Growth **65** ×0.30 Competition **27** ×0.20 Quality gap **67** ×0.10 Returns **67** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 87 weeks — +103.0% year over year. 7K3KHoliday '24Prime Day '25Spike '25Spike '26Nov '24Feb '25May '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5× ## **Competition** - Thousover49% - LERTOSEN14% - ZOOAUX PRO9% - Apple7% - xiwxi6% - GetsISKON4% - Other (3 brands)10% The top 5 products capture 72% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 9 brands and 21 sellers compete here. **Brands** **9 **—flat was 9 a year ago **Sellers** **21** **Top 5 brand share** **86%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Thousover 4 Pack Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/17 Pro Max for iPhone 17/16 Charger 17/16 Accessories Fast Charging & Data Transfer USB C Charger Connector Cable Not for Audio/OTG](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31R1Sv7s0QL.jpg) [**Thousover 4 Pack Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/17 Pro Max for iPhone 17/16 Charger 17/16 Accessories Fast Charging & Data Transfer USB C Charger Connector Cable Not for Audio/OTG**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ8V65WC) Thousover$7.884.3★5,48535%▼falling 2 ![USB C Type C to Lightning Adapter MFi Certified 4 Pack 27W Fast Charging Support Data Sync Lightning to USB Type C Cable Adapter for iPhone/iPad/for Airpods with Anti-Lost Loop Not for Audio/OTG](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fO08p9xHL.jpg) [**USB C Type C to Lightning Adapter MFi Certified 4 Pack 27W Fast Charging Support Data Sync Lightning to USB Type C Cable Adapter for iPhone/iPad/for Airpods with Anti-Lost Loop Not for Audio/OTG**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRX3287W) Thousover$6.954.4★1,99513%▲rising 3 ![4 Pack Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone 17 Air 16 16e 15 Pro Max Plus iPad Galaxy - NOT for Headphones/Microphone/OTG/iPencil USB Type C to Lightning Adapter ONLY for Charging/Data Sync](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41M7Y9RKGWL.jpg) [**4 Pack Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone 17 Air 16 16e 15 Pro Max Plus iPad Galaxy - NOT for Headphones/Microphone/OTG/iPencil USB Type C to Lightning Adapter ONLY for Charging/Data Sync**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS74S3L6) ZOOAUX PRO$6.744.2★6229%▲rising 4 ![Apple USB-C to Lightning Adapter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11biWDZ8N6L.jpg) [**Apple USB-C to Lightning Adapter**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHX5RZ8M) Apple$22.094.5★1,9977%▲rising 5 ![LERTOSEN Lightning to USB C Adapter 4 Pack Fast Charging & Data Sync for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/Pro Max Charger Adapter Accessory (Not for Audio/OTG)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41v5uqYTp4L.jpg) [**LERTOSEN Lightning to USB C Adapter 4 Pack Fast Charging & Data Sync for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/Pro Max Charger Adapter Accessory (Not for Audio/OTG)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQNZYN9S) LERTOSEN$7.094.4★4,3017%▼falling 6 ![Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone15/16/17 Pro/17 Pro Max Fast Charging&Data Transfer Type C Charger Connector Cable for 17/16 Serial Adapter-Not for Headphone/OTG](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GZSsmtdYL.jpg) [**Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone15/16/17 Pro/17 Pro Max Fast Charging&Data Transfer Type C Charger Connector Cable for 17/16 Serial Adapter-Not for Headphone/OTG**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2Y68SWL) xiwxi$8.784.1★5066%▲rising 7 ![LERTOSEN Lightning to USB C Adapter 4 Pack Fast Charging & Data Sync for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/Pro Max Charger Adapter Accessory (Not for Audio/OTG)-White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gPp7kfxFL.jpg) [**LERTOSEN Lightning to USB C Adapter 4 Pack Fast Charging & Data Sync for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/Pro Max Charger Adapter Accessory (Not for Audio/OTG)-White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GBV38YCK) LERTOSEN$7.164.4★4,3016%▲rising 8 ![USB C to Lightning Headphone Audio Adapter Type C Male to Female Lightning Earphone Converter with Charge/Data Transfer Compatible with iPhone 17/16/15 Plus/Pro/Max iPad Pro/Air 6/5/4 MacBook](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VXdVyKLAL.jpg) [**USB C to Lightning Headphone Audio Adapter Type C Male to Female Lightning Earphone Converter with Charge/Data Transfer Compatible with iPhone 17/16/15 Plus/Pro/Max iPad Pro/Air 6/5/4 MacBook**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT9K3LJX) GetsISKON$13.834.0★1,0044%—flat 9 ![MFi Certified 27W USB C to Lightning Adapter (2 Pack) - Fast Charging Data Sync Lightning to USB Type C Cable Adapter for iPhone14/13/12 Series iPad AirPods with Anti-Lost Loop Not for Audio/OTG](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31uajcuwR6L.jpg) [**MFi Certified 27W USB C to Lightning Adapter (2 Pack) - Fast Charging Data Sync Lightning to USB Type C Cable Adapter for iPhone14/13/12 Series iPad AirPods with Anti-Lost Loop Not for Audio/OTG**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSWQXPGR) YFMaiQi$5.134.3★2954%▲rising 10 ![Temdan Not for Audio/OTG [4 Pack Lightning to USB C Adapter] for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/17 Pro Max for iPhone 17/16 Charger 17/16 Accessories Fast Charging & Data Transfer USB C Charger Connector Cable](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QCO1iLr7L.jpg) [**Temdan Not for Audio/OTG \[4 Pack Lightning to USB C Adapter\] for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/17 Pro Max for iPhone 17/16 Charger 17/16 Accessories Fast Charging & Data Transfer USB C Charger Connector Cable**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK8Z3Y1H) Temdan$7.904.4★1,3553%▼falling 11 ![3Pack USB C Male to Compatible for Lightning Female Adapter Compatible with Apple iPhone15 Pro Max Plus Ipad Pro Air Mini for Galaxy Note S23 S20 S21 LG Charging Type C Charger Connector Cable](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XAjRd4k1S.jpg) [**3Pack USB C Male to Compatible for Lightning Female Adapter Compatible with Apple iPhone15 Pro Max Plus Ipad Pro Air Mini for Galaxy Note S23 S20 S21 LG Charging Type C Charger Connector Cable**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096B7T6WH) WASRUYI$3.523.5★363%▲rising 12 ![MFi Certified USB C to Lightning Adapter 4-Pack 27W Fast Charging & Data Sync Lightning to USB Type C Cable Adapter for iPhone 14/13/12/Pro/Max iPad AirPods with Anti-Loss Lanyard Not for Audio/OTG](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EL6PzDgYL.jpg) [**MFi Certified USB C to Lightning Adapter 4-Pack 27W Fast Charging & Data Sync Lightning to USB Type C Cable Adapter for iPhone 14/13/12/Pro/Max iPad AirPods with Anti-Loss Lanyard Not for Audio/OTG**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D14NR5C3) LERTOSEN$7.144.3★2,0472%—flat ## **Product shelf** All 12 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Thousover 4 Pack Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/17 Pro Max for iPhone 17/16 Charger 17/16 Accessories Fast Charging & Data Transfer USB C Charger Connector Cable Not for Audio/OTG](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31R1Sv7s0QL.jpg)**Thousover 4 Pack Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/17 Pro Max for iPhone 17/16 Charger 17/16 Accessories Fast Charging & Data Transfer USB C Charger Connector Cable Not for Audio/OTG** Thousover**$7.88**4.3★5,485 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ8V65WC) [![USB C Type C to Lightning Adapter MFi Certified 4 Pack 27W Fast Charging Support Data Sync Lightning to USB Type C Cable Adapter for iPhone/iPad/for Airpods with Anti-Lost Loop Not for Audio/OTG](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fO08p9xHL.jpg)**USB C Type C to Lightning Adapter MFi Certified 4 Pack 27W Fast Charging Support Data Sync Lightning to USB Type C Cable Adapter for iPhone/iPad/for Airpods with Anti-Lost Loop Not for Audio/OTG** Thousover**$6.95**4.4★1,995 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRX3287W) [![4 Pack Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone 17 Air 16 16e 15 Pro Max Plus iPad Galaxy - NOT for Headphones/Microphone/OTG/iPencil USB Type C to Lightning Adapter ONLY for Charging/Data Sync](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41M7Y9RKGWL.jpg)**4 Pack Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone 17 Air 16 16e 15 Pro Max Plus iPad Galaxy - NOT for Headphones/Microphone/OTG/iPencil USB Type C to Lightning Adapter ONLY for Charging/Data Sync** ZOOAUX PRO**$6.74**4.2★622 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS74S3L6) [![Apple USB-C to Lightning Adapter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11biWDZ8N6L.jpg)**Apple USB-C to Lightning Adapter** Apple**$22.09**4.5★1,997 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHX5RZ8M) [![LERTOSEN Lightning to USB C Adapter 4 Pack Fast Charging & Data Sync for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/Pro Max Charger Adapter Accessory (Not for Audio/OTG)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41v5uqYTp4L.jpg)**LERTOSEN Lightning to USB C Adapter 4 Pack Fast Charging & Data Sync for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/Pro Max Charger Adapter Accessory (Not for Audio/OTG)** LERTOSEN**$7.09**4.4★4,301 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQNZYN9S) [![Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone15/16/17 Pro/17 Pro Max Fast Charging&Data Transfer Type C Charger Connector Cable for 17/16 Serial Adapter-Not for Headphone/OTG](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GZSsmtdYL.jpg)**Lightning to USB C Adapter for iPhone15/16/17 Pro/17 Pro Max Fast Charging&Data Transfer Type C Charger Connector Cable for 17/16 Serial Adapter-Not for Headphone/OTG** xiwxi**$8.78**4.1★506 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2Y68SWL) [![LERTOSEN Lightning to USB C Adapter 4 Pack Fast Charging & Data Sync for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/Pro Max Charger Adapter Accessory (Not for Audio/OTG)-White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gPp7kfxFL.jpg)**LERTOSEN Lightning to USB C Adapter 4 Pack Fast Charging & Data Sync for iPhone 15/16/17 Pro/Pro Max Charger Adapter Accessory (Not for Audio/OTG)-White** LERTOSEN**$7.16**4.4★4,301 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GBV38YCK) [![USB C to Lightning Headphone Audio Adapter Type C Male to Female Lightning Earphone Converter with Charge/Data Transfer Compatible with iPhone 17/16/15 Plus/Pro/Max iPad Pro/Air 6/5/4 MacBook](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VXdVyKLAL.jpg)**USB C to Lightning Headphone Audio Adapter Type C Male to Female Lightning Earphone Converter with Charge/Data Transfer Compatible with iPhone 17/16/15 Plus/Pro/Max iPad Pro/Air 6/5/4 MacBook** GetsISKON**$13.83**4.0★1,004 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT9K3LJX) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Charging**19% *“It supports fast charging”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**17% *“Does the job”* **Quality-Overall**12% *“Excellent product”* **Ease Of Use**9% *“Ease of Use”* **Value For Money**8% *“Great value”* **Compatibility-Overall**7% *“make a charger compatible”* **Size-Overall**5% *“Fit great”* **Connectivity-Overall**4% *“So the connectivity is great”* **Socket/Port/Plug**3% *“Great USB to USB-C connectors”* **Portability**2% *“Handy adapters”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Functionality-Overall**25% *“Barely works”* **Charging**16% *“Slow Charging”* **Compatibility-Overall**14% *“Dont work at all”* **Connectivity-Overall**7% *“Lose connection”* **Quality-Overall**5% *“No Quality Control”* **Audio Quality**5% *“No audio”* **Durability**5% *“Didnt last”* **Data Transfer Speed**3% *“NOT FOR DATA TRANSFER”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**2% *“not as advertised”* **Value For Money**2% *“Could be a bit cheaper”* #### **Top return reasons**- Compatibility-Overall44% - Functionality-Overall15% - Connectivity-Overall9% - Charging8% - Size-Overall5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Audio Quality3% - Defective Material/Parts3% - Data Transfer Speed2% - Microphone2%