Comparison

INI Official Light Stick vs Mnet Plus

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

Head to head
About

INI Official Light Stick

Control your official light stick for concerts and events. Pair your device to sync with seat information for special light performances or customize colors in self-mode. Check battery levels to ensure uninterrupted enjoyment.

Highlights
  • Concert mode synchronization
  • Bluetooth pairing with smartphone
  • Customizable color changes
  • Battery level monitoring
  • Seat information input
Features
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This is the mobile app for the INI OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK. The app supports INI official light stick. [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 BLUETOOTH ON YOUR SMARTPHONE Press the button on the light stick 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 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. 3. SELF MODE When your light stick is successfully connected to your smartphone, changing the color on the color wheel of the app will change your light stick color accordingly. 4. 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 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 using the app. - To take part in the light stick performance, be sure to set the light stick 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 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 performance. - Check the battery level of your light stick 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

Mnet Plus

This global K-POP platform offers music, performances, voting, and exclusive content. Fans can collect moments, earn points through missions, and enjoy an ad-free experience with premium.

Highlights
  • K-POP music and performances
  • Fan voting and live schedules
  • Photocard collection (Mpickard)
  • Daily mission rewards (MplePoints)
  • Exclusive K-POP content
  • Ad-free premium experience
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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

INI Official Light Stick4 screens
Mnet Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: INI Official Light Stick at none against Mnet Plus's 10. INI Official Light Stick also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (43% vs 20%). Mnet Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 10 months) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On price, 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. Mnet Plus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. INI Official Light Stick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

INI Official Light Stick ships an update every 10 months, Mnet Plus every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
INI Official Light Stick versus Mnet Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterINI Official Light StickMnet Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.2 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better19.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#140 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB221 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFANLIGHT Co., LtdCJ ENM Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

INI Official Light Stick

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Mnet Plus

All ratings1,563 ratings
Positive27.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative68.6%
Written reviews685 reviews
Positive19.6%
Neutral6.4%
Negative74.0%

Bugs and requests

INI Official Light Stick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

INI 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 INI Official Light Stick free?
INI 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.
Do INI Official Light Stick or Mnet Plus have ads?
Mnet Plus shows ads; INI Official Light Stick does not.
Which is updated more often, INI Official Light Stick or Mnet Plus?
INI Official Light Stick ships an update every 10 months, and Mnet Plus every 8 days. Most recently, INI Official Light Stick was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mnet Plus on October 30, 2026.

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