Comparison

WithLIVE vs BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick

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

Head to head
About

WithLIVE

Connect with popular artists, idols, and voice actors through live video calls. Purchase time slots via fixed price or auction to enjoy personalized interactions. Some live talks are even available for free.

Highlights
  • Live video calls with artists
  • Purchase call time
  • Fixed price or auction buying
  • Free live talk options
  • Wide range of categories
Features
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WithLIVEは、人気のアーティストとLIVEトーク(ビデオ通話)ができるアプリです。 人気アイドルやアーティスト、モデル、声優などの時間を購入してLIVEトークを楽しむことができます! ◆WithLIVEの特徴 ・アーティストが出品している時間を定額またはオークション形式で購入することができます。※オークションの開催期間はLIVE開始時刻の24時間前までです。 ・購入したLIVEトークの開始時刻になると、LIVEトークを楽しむことができます。 ・無料で出品されているLIVEトークもあります。 ◆カテゴリ(随時追加予定) アイドル、アーティスト、声優、ライバー、占い師、YouTuber、コスメアドバイザー、モデルなど ◆公式HP https://www.withlive.jp ◆公式Twitter @withlive_app https://twitter.com/withlive_app

About

BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick

Control your light stick wirelessly via Bluetooth to customize colors, brightness, and effects. Enhance your concert experience by syncing the light stick with live performances and accessing special stage effects.

Highlights
  • Smartphone Bluetooth connection
  • Concert mode with stage effects
  • Self mode for custom colors
  • Brightness and blinking effect control
  • NFC for ticket information
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[Key Features] 1. Smartphone Bluetooth Connection With the Light Stick turned off, Press the buttons of the Light Stick simultaneously for 2 seconds to enter Bluetooth mode. (It will blink in blue) Turn on your smartphone’s Bluetooth mode and pair it with the Light Stick. 2. 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. 3. Self mode After pressing the "Self Mode" button on the home screen of the app, connect the smartphone and the Light Stick with Bluetooth. You can change the color, brightness, and blinking effect of your Light Stick from the app. [Important Pre-Concert Information] - Pairing using the app can be done approximately one or two days before the concert. Please check your ticket before pairing your Light Stick. - You can proceed with concert pairing by tapping [Concert Mode] in the latest version of the Light Stick app. - Please keep the Light Stick firmware updated to the latest version. If there is an update, a separate notice will be posted on the official channel. - On-site congestion on the day of the concert may delay the firmware update and pairing speed or cause them to fail. Please complete the firmware update and pairing before coming to the concert venue. - Replace old batteries with new alkaline batteries before using your Light Stick. (three AAA batteries) - Using old batteries without replacing them with new ones may cause the Light Stick to fade, or flash in different colors then go off during the concert. Please prepare extra batteries. - The Light Stick will remain paired during the concert even if the batteries are replaced, and the light effect will continue automatically. ※ Required access permission To use the app and the Light Stick, the following permissions are required: • NFC : Required to check ticket information. • Bluetooth : Required to connect to the Light Stick.

Screenshots

WithLIVE4 screens
BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick at 100% against WithLIVE's 8%. BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). WithLIVE's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WithLIVE sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WithLIVE ships an update monthly, BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WithLIVE versus BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWithLIVEBOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWithLIVE Inc.HYBE Co., Ltd

Customer experience

WithLIVE

Written reviews53 reviews
Positive7.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative88.7%

BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

WithLIVE

One-time10
  • 100pt$1.99
  • 300pt$2.99
  • 500pt$4.99
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  • 1,000pt$8.99
  • 3400pt$27.99
  • 3,000pt$27.99
  • 7,400pt$59.99
  • 7,800pt$64.99
  • 8,800pt$74.99
  • 9,500pt$94.99
None

BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WithLIVE free?
WithLIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick free?
BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WithLIVE or BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick have ads?
Neither WithLIVE nor BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WithLIVE or BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick?
WithLIVE ships an update monthly, and BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick every 11 months. Most recently, WithLIVE was updated on November 6, 2026 and BOYNEXTDOOR Light Stick on November 5, 2026.

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