Comparison

FanLive vs LINKU

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

Head to head
About

FanLive

Enhance your concert experience by syncing your light stick or LED band with live performances. Control colors, check battery levels, and participate in synchronized light shows.

Highlights
  • Concert mode light stick performance
  • Live stream synchronization
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Customizable light colors
  • Battery level check
  • Seat information pairing
Features
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[MAIN FEATURES] 1. CONCERT MODE Pair your light stick with your concert seat information to enjoy various light stick performance during the concert. This menu will only be available during the concert period. 2. CONNECTING TO LIVE STREAM Press the button on the light stick or LED band for 3 seconds to set up the “Bluetooth mode”. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your smartphone and hold your smartphone close to the light stick or LED band to sync them together. After connecting with the light stick or LED band to your smartphone, enter the time that is on the live stream screen. After entering the time, enjoy the show. 3. CONNECTING TO BLUETOOTH ON YOUR SMARTPHONE Press the button on the light stick or LED band for 3 seconds to set up the “Bluetooth mode”. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your smartphone and hold your smartphone close to the light stick or LED band to sync them together. Some smartphones require the GPS function to be turned on to enable Bluetooth connectivity. If you cannot connect to Bluetooth, please turn on the GPS function. 4. SELF MODE When your light stick or LED band is successfully connected to your smartphone, changing the color on the color wheel of the app will change your light stick color accordingly. 5. BATTERY LEVEL CHECK In the “SELF MODE” page of the app, click the “Check Battery Status” button at the bottom of the screen to check the battery level of your light stick or LED band and replace the battery if needed. ※ This function may differ depending on battery performance and smartphone model. [NOTICE BEFORE CONCERT] - Check the seat information on your ticket before the concert and enter it into your light stick or LED band using the app. - To take part in the light stick performance, be sure to set the light stick or LED band to “Concert mode” by pressing its button for 3 seconds after pairing it with your seat information on the app. - If the light stick’s or LED band's wireless performance does not work properly, it may be due to unsuccessful pairing or not completing the pairing process. Please complete the pairing process using the app. - Please be seated in the same seat you registered for your light stick. Moving to another seat may result in different light stick (LED Band) performance. - Check the battery level of your light stick or LED band in advance to ensure battery sufficiency during the concert. - There will be a Wireless Control Fanlight Support Center located at the venue. [REQUIRED ACCESS] To use the app and the light stick, the following accesses are required. ※ To grant access, please tap the [Allow] button when the pop-up appears. - DEVICE STORAGE: To store the QR/barcode, seat information, etc. - PHONE: To read the phone status and its identity - CAMERA: To read the QR/barcode - GPS: To connect to Bluetooth - BLUETOOTH: To connect the light stick

About

LINKU

Connect with artists through real-time translated video calls. This platform facilitates direct communication, breaking down language barriers for a seamless interactive experience.

Highlights
  • 1:1 video calls with artists
  • Real-time translation
  • Interactive artist platform
  • Global artist connections
Features
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아티스트와 1:1 로 영상통화를 실시간 통역을 통해 즐길 수 있는 플랫폼입니다.

Screenshots

FanLive4 screens
LINKU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FanLive at none against LINKU's 7. FanLive also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On price, 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. LINKU sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. FanLive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FanLive ships an update every 2 days, LINKU weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FanLive versus LINKU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFanLiveLINKU
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFANLIGHT Co., LtdMINIRECORD Corp

Customer experience

FanLive

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

LINKU

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FanLive

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

LINKU

One-time7
  • 10크레딧$5.99
  • 20크레딧$11.99
  • 50크레딧$29.99
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  • 70크레딧$39.99
  • 100크레딧$59.99
  • 200크레딧$119.99
  • 300크레딧$199.99

Questions

Is FanLive free?
FanLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LINKU free?
LINKU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FanLive or LINKU have ads?
Neither FanLive nor LINKU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FanLive or LINKU?
FanLive ships an update every 2 days, and LINKU weekly. Most recently, FanLive was updated on October 17, 2026 and LINKU on October 19, 2026.

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