Spireworks vs ELIX Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Sign in and control spire lights
- Select colors and special effects
- View real-time light changes
- Support charities and special events
- Request an invite
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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.
ELIX Access
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ELIX is the app for people who go out in Denver. Find where to go tonight, see what's on right now, and join a membership built around going out. • Deals. Happy hours and specials from Denver bars, straight from each venue. A green dot means it's on right now. • ELIX Pick. One place worth going, every week. • Where to go. ELIX-written guides to the bars, clubs and venues Denver actually goes to, plus the festivals worth planning around. • Coming up. Live shows across Denver and other cities, with a link to buy tickets. • Your places. Pick the spots you want to go, and the app puts your scene first. • Community. Member profiles, a members-only feed, direct messages and groups. • Your pass. In the app and in Apple Wallet, ready the moment you join. Joining is free. Paid memberships are coming soon. Must be 21+. Deals and specials are set by each venue and can change. ELIX does not sell alcohol and does not guarantee any specific venue access, table, or service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ELIX Access at every 2 days against Spireworks's every 2 months. Spireworks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Spireworks ships an update every 2 months, ELIX Access every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spireworks | ELIX Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (136 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 136 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Spireworks LLC | ELIX LLC |
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
ELIX Access
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Spireworks
No in-app purchases
ELIX Access
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Spireworks free?
Is ELIX Access free?
Do Spireworks or ELIX Access have ads?
Which is updated more often, Spireworks or ELIX Access?
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