Lightcert vs Groov
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightcert
Transform live events into interactive spectacles. Select your show and section, then use your phone's screen to create a synchronized light show with other audience members. Record your experience and become part of the performance.
- Connect to show and section
- Synchronized audience lighting
- Front camera recording
- Interactive concert experience
- Stadium light show creation
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Lightcert is a live entertainment app that combines tech and art to bring fans together. Lightcert transforms the audience into part of the show itself, creating an interactive experience like no other. Select your show and section, record, and light up the stadium! * Connect Choose your stadium and section using the sliders. Other audience members will do the same. * Record Choose the song currently being performed. This will launch front camera recording. * Light While recording, hold up your phone and use the phone’s screen to light up the concert! Everyone in your section will have the same color, but different sections may have a different color.
Groov
Discover local events, unique venues, and exclusive experiences in your area. Connect with like-minded individuals before, during, and after outings to share adventures and build lasting connections. Find concerts, club nights, local bars, and gallery openings.
- Discover local events
- Find unique venues
- Exclusive experiences
- Connect with enthusiasts
- Share adventures
- Forge connections
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GROOV.VIP EXPLORE AND CONNECT IN YOUR LOCAL AREA Dive into the local scene with Groov, your essential app for discovering events, unique venues, and exclusive experiences nearby. Whether it’s vibrant concerts, lively club nights, a chill evening at a low-key local bar, or intimate gallery openings, find the perfect outing. Connect with fellow enthusiasts and engage before, during, and after events to share your adventures and forge lasting connections. DISCOVER UNIQUE EXPERIENCES CLOSE TO HOME Join a community of explorers and gain insider access to hidden gems and special events in your area. Whether you’re looking to meet new people with similar interests or enjoy a unique experience close to home, Groov is your gateway to making every outing memorable. DON'T JUST ATTEND , EXPERIENCE!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Groov at every 4 days against Lightcert's every 2 months. Lightcert's advantage is ratings volume (130 vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Lightcert against 5.0 for Groov. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightcert has 130 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Lightcert ships an update every 2 months, Groov every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightcert | Groov |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (130 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 130 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MACHIKO LLC | eventlint, Inc |
Customer experience
Lightcert
Groov
In-app purchases
Lightcert
No in-app purchases
Groov
No in-app purchases
