# b.stage vs NMIXX Light Stick

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NMIXX Light Stick at 100% against b.stage's 39%. NMIXX Light Stick also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 23). b.stage's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (48 vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. b.stage sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. NMIXX Light Stick asks for nothing beyond the download.

NMIXX Light Stick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: b.stage has 48 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of b.stage's written reviews are positive against 100% of NMIXX Light Stick's.

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, NMIXX Light Stick every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | b.stage | NMIXX Light Stick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmixx-light-stick/id6467719394/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 214 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bemyfriends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609905850) | [UMK Entertainment Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656031877) |

## What reviewers say

### b.stage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288)

Connect directly with your favorite stars through exclusive membership benefits, official fan communities, and unique engagement features. Access merchandise, tickets, and participate in surveys and live events. Earn digital rewards for fan activities.

**Highlights:** Exclusive membership benefits, Official fan community access, Purchase official merchandise and tickets, Participate in live show surveys and events, Live chat with artists (1:1 TALK), Earn digital rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY  POWER MEMBERSHIP | $4.00 | per month |
| 'POP'subscription Ticket | $4.99 | per month |
| Na In Woo Japan Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| YOUNGJAE JAPAN OFFICIAL | $4.99 | per month |
| SILVER Ashleknight | $6.99 | per month |
| 노매드(NOMAD) 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $8.99 | per month |
| POP Subscription Voucher | $8.99 | per month |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $11.99 | per month |
| GOLD Ashleknight | $12.99 | per month |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $14.99 | per month |
| ANNUAL  POWER MEMBERSHIP | $17.00 | per year |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $19.99 | per month |
| 영데이 움직이는 스티커 상품 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Live Chat'POP' Periodic Ticket | $3.99 | one-time |
| 화사 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Live&Chat 'POP' PeriodicTicket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forténa 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $4.99 | one-time |
| X:IN 라이브 채팅 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $4.99 | one-time |
| T1 Membership (Single) | $6.99 | one-time |
| ForeverYoung Membership | $39.99 | one-time |
| Speical ForeverYoungMembership | $69.99 | one-time |


### NMIXX Light Stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nmixx-light-stick/id6467719394)

Connect your official light stick via Bluetooth to control its color, brightness, and modes. Register your concert ticket for automatic operation and customize the app's background. Check your light stick's battery level.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth light stick connection, Concert ticket registration, Customizable light color, brightness, speed, and mode, App background customization, Light stick battery monitoring

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is b.stage free?

b.stage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NMIXX Light Stick free?

NMIXX Light Stick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, b.stage or NMIXX Light Stick?

NMIXX Light Stick is rated higher. b.stage averages 3.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while NMIXX Light Stick averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do b.stage or NMIXX Light Stick have ads?

b.stage shows ads; NMIXX Light Stick does not.

### Which is updated more often, b.stage or NMIXX Light Stick?

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, and NMIXX Light Stick every 26 months. Most recently, b.stage was updated on October 27, 2026 and NMIXX Light Stick on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*