Comparison

Clap vs LightElf

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

Head to head
About

Clap

This utility app visualizes sound volume as an applause meter, perfect for events and competitions. It features animated faces, video recording, and customizable labels to enhance audience engagement and determine winners based on noise levels.

Highlights
  • Visualizes sound volume
  • Animated faces react to applause
  • Record applause videos
  • AI mode for applause detection
  • Customizable labels and categories
  • Adjustable mic sensitivity
  • Score system for comparison
Features
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ApplauseMeter turns applause and crowd noise into an exciting visual experience. Use your device’s microphone to measure sound levels in real time and transform audience reactions into a colorful, animated meter—perfect for events, competitions, meetings, and parties. Make every moment more engaging, compare audience reactions, and choose winners based on the energy of the crowd. Key features: - Animated Faces: Choose from fun cartoon, cute, and Kawaii-style faces that react to applause levels. - ApplauseCam: Record unique videos while the applause meter is in action. - AI Mode: Detect applause more intelligently and animate the arrow only when clapping is present, making it easier to identify the crowd’s favorite. - Customizable Labels: Edit categories, names, and labels to match your event or personal style. - Adjustable Mic Sensitivity: Fine-tune microphone sensitivity for more accurate results in any environment. - Score System: Convert applause levels into points for quick and easy comparisons. - Portrait and Landscape Modes: Enjoy dedicated layouts optimized for both screen orientations. Match the arrow to the color that represents the sound level: Green — TEPID Light Green — MILD Yellow — SO-SO Orange — WILD Red — LOUD Use ApplauseMeter as a Clap-O-Meter or Noise-O-Meter for: - Talent shows and competitions - Battle of the bands - Lip-sync battles - Audience polls - Meetings and presentations - Parties and live events - Choosing winners based on audience response Whether you’re measuring applause, cheering, or general crowd noise, ApplauseMeter provides instant, fun, and easy-to-understand feedback. Download ApplauseMeter today and turn every event into an unforgettable experience!

About

LightElf

Control Bluetooth-connected laser light devices to customize display parameters. Features include hand-drawn graffiti functionality for personalized light shows.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth laser light control
  • Display parameter customization
  • Hand-drawn graffiti feature
  • Personalized light shows
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该软件通过蓝牙连接的激光灯设备,控制激光灯设备的显示参数,并且支持手绘涂鸦。

Screenshots

Clap4 screens
LightElf3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LightElf at 3.0 against Clap's 2.3. LightElf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). Clap's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 15%). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Clap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. LightElf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LightElf holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightElf has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Clap's written reviews are positive against 15% of LightElf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clap ships an update every 9 months, LightElf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Clap versus LightElf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClapLightElf
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)3.0 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings320 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNelson Cruz广文 李

Customer experience

Clap

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

LightElf

All ratings20 ratings
Positive35.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative35.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral38.5%
Negative46.2%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Clap

Subscriptions3
  • Applausemeter PRO - Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Applausemeter PRO - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Applausemeter PRO - Yearly$14.991 Year
None

LightElf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clap free?
Clap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LightElf free?
LightElf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clap or LightElf?
LightElf is rated higher. Clap averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while LightElf averages 3.0 from 20 ratings.
Do Clap or LightElf have ads?
Neither Clap nor LightElf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clap or LightElf?
Clap ships an update every 9 months, and LightElf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clap was updated on September 25, 2026 and LightElf on September 17, 2026.

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