Comparison

MGM+ vs Live Lightstick

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

Head to head
About

MGM+

Stream thousands of movies and original series ad-free. Access content on demand or live, download for offline viewing, and curate your favorites. Cancel anytime.

Highlights
  • Thousands of movies and series
  • Original series streaming
  • Live TV channels
  • Download for offline viewing
  • Create "My List"
  • Ad-free streaming
Features
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This Is Entertainment: Stream The Institute on MGM+ Subscribe to MGM+ today to stream 1000s of movies, series, and more ad-free. Get access to Original Series like The Institute, Godfather of Harlem, FROM, Vanished, and Billy the Kid, plus movies like Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning and Afterburn. Cancel anytime. Access movies and series on demand, plus 24/7 live channels. Continue watching to jump back in to shows and movies you’ve already started, download and watch offline with our mobile apps, and build “My List” to curate and manage your favorite content. Introductory offers are for new and eligible returning customers only. Your subscription to MGM+ automatically renews at the then-current rate unless auto-renew is turned off or you cancel. Subscription fees are non-refundable. Your subscription is subject to the MGM+ Terms of Use (https://www.mgmplus.com/terms-of-use) and Privacy Policy (https://www.mgmplus.com/privacy-policy) at all times. MGM+ is only accessible in the US and certain US territories. Select titles not available in HD. Some restrictions may apply. © 2026 MGMPlus Entertainment. MGM+ is a trademark of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Lion Corp. All Rights Reserved.

About

Live Lightstick

Simulate a concert glow stick with your smartphone. Choose from 16 vibrant colors, change them with a tap or shake, or set them to cycle automatically. Customize your experience for any live event.

Highlights
  • 16 color variations
  • One-tap color change
  • Shake to change color
  • Auto color cycle
  • Bold display mode
  • Customizable color list and button placement
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Forgot your pen light at a live show or concert? No worries — your smartphone has you covered. A pen light app that lights up your entire screen. ■ 16 Color Variations All 16 colors including red, blue, green, pink, orange, purple and more. You'll definitely find your favorite's color. ■ One-Tap Color Change Just tap to switch to the next color. Change colors in tempo with the music. ■ Shake to Change Color Just shake your phone to change the color. No need to look at your hands — keep your eyes on the stage. ■ Auto Color Cycle Long press to automatically cycle through colors. Adjust the interval from 0.25 to 5 seconds. Perfect for rainbow effects too. ■ Bold Mode Light spreads across the entire screen in bold display. For when you really want to stand out. ■ Fully Customizable ・Edit and reorder your color list ・Change button placement (left/right, top/bottom) ・Dark mode support Perfect for lives, concerts, festivals, sports events, fan activities, and fan meetings.

Screenshots

MGM+4 screens
Live Lightstick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MGM+ at 36% against Live Lightstick's 0%. MGM+ also leads on chart position (#31 vs unranked). Live Lightstick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. MGM+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Live Lightstick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MGM+ ships an update fortnightly, Live Lightstick every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
MGM+ versus Live Lightstick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMGM+Live Lightstick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (91K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings91K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB13 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEPIX Entertainment LLCTEAM-GRASSHOPPER, Y.K.

Customer experience

MGM+

All ratings89,807 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews339 reviews
Positive36.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative56.3%

Live Lightstick

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MGM+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or access subscribed content
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Streaming issues and playback problems
  • Inconsistent behavior across different devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve stability and reliability of the app
  • Add more user-friendly features like resume playback, skip intro, and multiple profiles
  • Enhance the overall user experience and navigation
  • Expand the content library with more high-quality movies and shows

Live Lightstick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

MGM+

Subscriptions6
  • MGM+ | Monthly2 variants$7.991 Month
  • MGM+ | Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
  • MGM+ | Monthly1 Month trial3 variants$7.991 Month
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  • MGM+ | Monthly3 Months trial$7.991 Month
  • MGM+ | 6 Month Offer6 Months trial$39.996 Months
  • MGM+ Yearly$61.991 Year
None

Live Lightstick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MGM+ free?
MGM+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Live Lightstick free?
Live Lightstick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MGM+ or Live Lightstick have ads?
Neither MGM+ nor Live Lightstick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MGM+ or Live Lightstick?
MGM+ ships an update fortnightly, and Live Lightstick every 2 weeks. Most recently, MGM+ was updated on November 10, 2026 and Live Lightstick on November 3, 2026.

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