Comparison

Spireworks vs NJCC

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

Head to head
About

Spireworks

Control iconic building spire lights from your phone, choosing colors and special effects. Request an invite to participate in this unique experience and support charitable causes.

Highlights
  • Sign in and control spire lights
  • Select colors and special effects
  • View real-time light changes
  • Support charities and special events
  • Request an invite
Features
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Transform the skyline with a touch. Select refined colors and animations, and watch the city respond in real time. Experience a dynamic calendar of skyline lighting events. Select moments are interactive, giving members and guests the ability to shape the lights in real time. Show your support along the way. Spireworks partners with cause-based nonprofit organizations throughout the year, using special moments on the skyline to raise awareness and spotlight their work.

About

NJCC

Features
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Download the NJCC app to easily: - Book Tee Times - Make dining reservations - Order Food and Beverage online - View calendar of events and sign up - View statements and make payments - View Club newsfeed - Update profile picture

Screenshots

Spireworks4 screens
NJCC3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spireworks at every 2 months against NJCC's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spireworks ships an update every 2 months, NJCC every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spireworks versus NJCC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpireworksNJCC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (136 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings136 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpireworks LLCThe North Jersey Country Club Inc.

Bugs and requests

Spireworks

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App doesn't work
  • No difference in building lights
  • App requires donation every time
  • App didn't work after donation
  • App shows only yellow, doesn't change spire
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  • App not working on latest OS
  • Error message, try again later
  • Unable to open the app

Requested features

8 requests
  • Subscription all-access fee
  • Fundraiser events
  • Access to all buildings
  • One-time donation option
  • Unlimited access option
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  • Monthly donation option
  • Invite me to the app
  • Send invite link/invitation

NJCC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Spireworks

No in-app purchases

None

NJCC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spireworks free?
Spireworks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NJCC free?
NJCC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spireworks or NJCC have ads?
Neither Spireworks nor NJCC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spireworks or NJCC?
Spireworks ships an update every 2 months, and NJCC every 5 months. Most recently, Spireworks was updated on November 2, 2026 and NJCC on September 19, 2026.

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