Comparison

Lightbug vs Bridle Y

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lightbug

This app allows you to connect with your Lightbug devices via Bluetooth. View real-time location and status updates, review past movements with playback, and easily manage device settings and all your connected devices from a single interface.

Highlights
  • Live position and status updates
  • Bluetooth device interaction
  • Location history playback
  • Device settings management
  • Multi-device management
Features
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Lightbug companion app With the Lightbug App, you can: - View Live updates of current position and status - Interact with your Lightbug devices using Bluetooth - Browse through location history with convenient and easy to use playback - Easily change your Lightbug Device settings - Manage all of your devices from one place

About

Bridle Y

Features
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Bridle Y is a practical bridle calculator built for the entertainment rigging industry. Designed for working riggers, production crews and technical teams, Bridle Y helps you assess two-leg bridles quickly using pick point geometry and load weight. Calculate: β€’ Bridle leg lengths β€’ Included angle β€’ Leg forces / tensions β€’ Support reactions β€’ Hardware and material guidance based on enabled stock lengths Whether you are planning in prep, checking options during load-in, or reviewing geometry on site, Bridle X provides a clear reference for common bridle calculations. Use Bridle Y to: β€’ Compare pick point layouts β€’ Review how angle changes affect forces β€’ Estimate steels or chain requirements β€’ Match available stock lengths β€’ Plan cleaner, more practical bridles Important Safety Notice Bridle Y is for guidance only. It is not a substitute for competent rigging judgement, engineering approval, venue rules, manufacturer guidance or applicable regulations. Always verify: β€’ Measurements β€’ Hardware selections β€’ WLL limits β€’ Force paths β€’ Final installation suitability Always follow local regulations, venue procedures, manufacturer data and qualified professional judgement before use in the field. Terms Of Use: http://big-rig.co/terms

Screenshots

Lightbug4 screens
Bridle Y4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lightbug at none against Bridle Y's 3. Lightbug also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Bridle Y sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lightbug asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightbug ships an update every 2 months, Bridle Y every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Lightbug versus Bridle Y: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightbugBridle Y
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 months β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLightBug Ltd1BIGRIG Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Lightbug

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bridle Y

Subscriptions2
  • Bridle X Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Bridle X Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bridle X Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Lightbug free?
Lightbug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bridle Y free?
Bridle Y is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lightbug or Bridle Y have ads?
Neither Lightbug nor Bridle Y shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightbug or Bridle Y?
Lightbug ships an update every 2 months, and Bridle Y every 3 months. Most recently, Lightbug was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bridle Y on October 8, 2026.

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