Comparison

BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK vs Mnet Plus

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

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About

BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK

Enhance your concert experience by connecting your official light stick to your smartphone. Control colors, sync with stage effects during performances, and check battery levels. Ensure a seamless connection by enabling Bluetooth and GPS on your device.

Highlights
  • Concert mode synchronization
  • Smartphone Bluetooth connectivity
  • Customizable light stick colors
  • Battery level check
  • Seat information registration
Features
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방탄소년단 공식 응원봉 BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK의 모바일 앱입니다. 본 앱은 아미밤V3와 아미밤SE 버전을 모두 지원합니다. [주요 기능 안내, MAIN FEATURES] 1. 공연모드 티켓 좌석 정보 등록 후 응원봉과 연동하면, 공연 중 다양한 응원봉의 무대 연출을 즐기실 수 있습니다. 공연이 있을 때만 사용 가능한 메뉴입니다. 2. 스마트폰 블루투스 연결 응원봉의 스위치를 아래로 내려 블루투스 모드로 맞춰주세요. 스마트폰의 블루투스 기능을 켜고 응원봉을 스마트폰 화면에 가까이하면, 응원봉과 스마트폰이 연동됩니다. 일부 스마트폰에서는 GPS를 켜야 블루투스 연결이 가능합니다. 블루투스 연결이 되지 않는 분들은 GPS 기능을 켜주시길 바랍니다. 3. 셀프모드 스마트폰과 블루투스 모드로 연결 후, 스마트폰 화면에서 직접 원하는 컬러를 선택하시면 응원봉의 컬러가 변경됩니다. 4. 배터리 잔량체크 "셀프모드" 상태에서 하단 버튼을 클릭하면 응원봉의 배터리 잔량 확인이 가능합니다. 배터리 교체가 필요한지 확인해 주세요. [공연 관람 전 주의사항] - 공연 관람 전, 본인의 티켓 좌석 정보를 확인하여 응원봉에 좌석 정보를 입력해 주세요. - 응원봉의 무선 연출이 제대로 작동하지 않는 경우, 응원봉을 페어링 하지 않았거나 페어링 과정을 완료하지 않은 것이 원인일 수 있습니다. 앱을 통해 응원봉과 좌석 페어링을 완료해 주세요. - 반드시 응원봉에 등록한 좌석 정보와 같은 좌석에서 공연을 관람해 주시길 바랍니다. 임의로 다른 좌석으로 이동하게 되면 응원봉 무대 연출이 달라질 수 있으니 주의해 주세요. - 공연 도중 응원봉의 전원이 꺼지지 않도록, 공연 전 배터리 체크를 해주세요. - 응원봉의 무대 연출을 위해, 공연 관람 시에는 반드시 좌석 정보 등록이 완료된 응원봉의 스위치를 위로 올려 “공연모드”로 설정해 주셔야 합니다. - 공연장에서는 페어링 부스를 운영할 예정이오니, 응원봉에 좌석 정보 입력이 어려우신 경우 페어링 부스를 방문해 주세요. - BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK의 공연 연출은 전 세계의 공연에서도 진행 예정입니다. [앱 이용을 위한 필수 접근 권한 안내] 앱과 응원봉의 원활한 이용을 위하여 아래 권한을 필요로 합니다. 안내 팝업이 뜨면 [허용] 해주세요. - 저장 공간: QR/바코드 및 공연정보 위해 사용 - 전화: 기기의 인증 상태를 유지하기 위해 사용 - 카메라: QR/바코드 인식을 위해 사용 - 블루투스: 응원도구 연결을 위해 사용 - 위치: 블루투스 연결을 위해 사용 This is the mobile App for the BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK. This app supports both ARMY BOMB V3 and ARMY BOMB SE versions. 1. CONCERT MODE Enter your concert ticket information and pair your light stick. You can enjoy various stage effects during the concert This menu will be enabled several days prior to a concert. 2. CONNECTING WITH BLUETOOTH ON YOUR SMARTPHONE Move the switch down on the light stick to set it to “BLUETOOTH MODE”.. Turn on the Bluetooth function on your smartphone and hold your smartphone close to connect them. Some smartphones require you to turn on GPS to enable Bluetooth connectivity. If you can not connect to Bluetooth, please turn on the GPS function. 3. SELF MODE After connecting with your smartphone with Bluetooth, touch a color you want on the screen. The light stick color will change accordingly. 4. BATTERY CHECK While in “SELF MODE”, select the button on the bottom of the screen to check the battery level of your light stick. Check if you need to replace the battery. [NOTICE] - Check your seat information on your ticket before the concert and enter it on the light stick in advance. - If the light stick does not work properly, the cause may be due to not pairing your light stick or not completing the pairing process. Please complete the pairing of the light stick and the seat through the app. - Please be seated in the same seat where you registered for the light stick. Moving to a different seat may cause different stage appearance. - Check the light stick battery in advance to prevent turning off during the concert. - To take part in the light stick production, be sure to register your light stick via the mobile App and set the light stick switch to “CONCERT MODE”. - There will be Paring Booths located in the concert venue. If you need help registering your seat information, please visit a Paring Booth. - Stage production integrating the BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK will be featured in shows throughout the world, including the United States and Europe. [Required access permission] To use the app and the light stick, the following permissions are required: - Device Storage: save QR code/ seat info etc. - Phone: read phone status and identity - Camera: take pictures of QR/barcode - BLE: connect light stick - GPS: connect BLE

About

Mnet Plus

This platform offers K-POP fans worldwide a central hub for music, performances, photos, and exclusive content. Engage in official broadcasts, connect with global fans, and participate in events to shape the K-POP world.

Highlights
  • Official Mnet broadcast voting
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes content
  • Fan-driven voting and events
  • Global fan communication
  • Live shows and fan meetings
  • Special merchandise opportunities
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Vote, Play, Love All of K-POP, Mnet Plus Mnet Plus, the global K-POP platform for fans everywhere! Enjoy music, performances, voting, photocards, and exclusive content – everything you love about K-POP, all in one place. Only on Mnet Plus The fun of discovering the hottest K-POP content Votes and live schedules, all at a glance Collect and keep your favorite moments with Mpickard Earn MplePoints every day with a variety of fun missions Immerse yourself in K-POP, completely ad-free with Mnet Plus Premium Your K-POP passion starts here. Experience K-POP closer than ever on Mnet Plus. [Mnet Plus Official Channels] - Website: mnetplus.world - Twitter: twitter.com/mnetplus - Instagram: Instagram.com/mnetplus_official - Threads: threads.net/@mnetplus_official - Youtube: youtube.com/c/MnetPlus - TikTok: tiktok.com/@mnetplus_official [Service Access Permissions] - Required permissions: Device and app history (for app performance improvement and error checking), Device ID (for device identification and ad tracking) - Optional permissions: Camera (for taking photos when creating posts), Photos/Media/Files (for attaching photos when creating posts), Notifications (to allow and receive push notifications) *You can use the service without agreeing to optional permissions, but some features may be limited. [Terms of Service and Privacy Policy] - Terms of Service: https://www.mnetplus.world/cl/policy?target=terms - Privacy Policy: https://www.mnetplus.world/cl/policy?target=privacy [Help Center] https://mnetplus.zendesk.com/hc ---- Developer Contact Information CJ ENM Co., Ltd. CJ E&M Center, 66, Sangamsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03926, Korea 106-81-51510

Screenshots

BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK4 screens
Mnet Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK at 4.5 against Mnet Plus's 2.2. BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 19%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Mnet Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume 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. Mnet Plus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK's written reviews are positive against 19% of Mnet Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK ships an update every 2 months, Mnet Plus every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK versus Mnet Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICKMnet Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.6K ratings) — better2.2 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews — better19.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better1.5K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#113 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB221 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFANLIGHT Co., LtdCJ ENM Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK

All ratings1,583 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative28.3%

Mnet Plus

All ratings1,539 ratings
Positive27.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative69.0%
Written reviews675 reviews
Positive19.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative74.7%

User reviews

BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💜 Works great
  • 🎨 Self mode to choose colors
  • ⭐️ Beautiful colors
  • 🔌 Connects easily
  • 🎉 Amazing for concerts

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Doesn't connect
  • 🔁 Keeps disconnecting
  • 🔋 Battery issues
  • 🔴 Inaccurate color display
  • 📵 App crashes

Mnet Plus

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Decent app
  • 🚀 Voting made easy for international fans
  • 💡 Good for supporting artists

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Inconsistent voting criteria
  • ⚠️ Concerns about rigged voting
  • 🤖 Excessive ads and forced video watching
  • 🔌 Frequent app updates required

Bugs and requests

BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bluetooth not working
  • Stuck on loading screen
  • Compatibility issues with iOS updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • More color modes
  • Sync with songs
  • Concert date listings
  • Improved Bluetooth connectivity

Mnet Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and account issues
  • Voting functionality not working as expected
  • Constant app crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve content moderation and comment filtering
  • Provide more transparency in voting process
  • Enhance app stability and reduce glitches

In-app purchases

None

BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Mnet Plus

Subscriptions1
  • Mnet Plus Premium$3.991 Month
One-time9
  • MplePoint 290p$0.79
  • MplePoint 580p$1.49
  • MplePoint 870p$2.19
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  • MplePoint 1460p$3.69
  • MplePoint 2040p$5.09
  • MplePoint 3200p$7.99
  • MplePoint 7280p$18.49
  • MplePoint 29100p$72.90
  • MplePoint 58200p$144.99

Questions

Is BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK free?
BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mnet Plus free?
Mnet Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK or Mnet Plus?
BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK is rated higher. BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Mnet Plus averages 2.2 from 1.5K ratings.
Do BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK or Mnet Plus have ads?
Mnet Plus shows ads; BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK does not.
Which is updated more often, BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK or Mnet Plus?
BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK ships an update every 2 months, and Mnet Plus every 8 days. Most recently, BTS OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mnet Plus on October 17, 2026.

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