Comparison

CandyBong vs Idol Light Sticks

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

Head to head
About

CandyBong

This app allows you to control your official TWICE CANDYBONG ∞ lightstick. Connect your lightstick to sync colors with stage performances and enhance your concert experience. You can also register your ticket information for automatic color changes.

Highlights
  • Official lightstick control
  • Synchronized stage effects
  • Automatic color changes
  • Ticket information registration
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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TWICE CANDYBONG ∞ 의 공식 응원봉을 사용하기 위한 앱입니다. 앱을 통해 다양한 조명 연출 및 제어가 가능하며 공연장에서 다양한 연출을 통해 좀 더 즐거운 공연을 관람하실 수 있습니다. * 기능 안내 1. 티켓 정보 등록 공연시 공식 응원봉에서 좌석번호를 등록하면 무대 연출에 맞춰 자동으로 색상이 변경되어 보다 즐겁게 공연을 즐길 수 있습니다. 2. 응원봉 업데이트 * 앱 접근 권한 안내 정보통신망법 제22조의 2 제1항(이동통신단말장치내에 저장되어 있는 정보 및 설치된 기능에 대하여 이유를 고지하고, 접근권한 동의절차 구현)에 준수하여 앱 이용시 필요한 접근권한을 아래와 같이 안내합니다. - 블루투스 : 응원봉 연결을 하기 위해 블루투스 기능 활성화가 필요합니다.

About

Idol Light Sticks

Simulate K-pop light sticks on your phone for concerts and fan events. Access over 130 official artist light sticks for free, with options for enhanced concert modes and custom colors.

Highlights
  • 130+ official K-pop light sticks
  • Concert mode for full-screen glow
  • Keep screen on while cheering
  • Quick color presets
  • Haptic feedback
  • Rainbow mode
  • Custom color picker (Pro)
Features
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Carry every K-pop light stick in your pocket. Idol Light Sticks lets you wave the official light stick of your favourite artist - without the weight, the sold-out stress, or the price tag. 130+ authentic light sticks, all in one free app. ---------------------- PERFECT FOR EVERY MOMENT ---------------------- • Live concerts & fan meetings • KCON, Melon Music Awards, Dream Concert, and more • Watching performances when you don't have that group's stick • Karaoke sessions with your fandom • Any time you want to show your love ---------------------- FEATURES ---------------------- • 130+ official K-pop light sticks - every one free to use • Concert mode - full-screen glow, no distractions • Keep screen on while cheering • Quick colour presets and haptic feedback on every tap • Rainbow mode - try it free with a short ad, unlimited with Pro • Custom colour picker and adjustable glow intensity (Pro) ---------------------- FREE & PRO ---------------------- Idol Light Sticks is free to use, with ads, and needs an internet connection. A one-time Pro purchase removes ads and unlocks the custom colour picker, extra glow levels, unlimited rainbow mode and speeds, unlimited favourites and offline use. ---------------------- ARTISTS INCLUDED ---------------------- BTS, TWICE, BLACKPINK, STRAY KIDS, SEVENTEEN, LE SSERAFIM, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, NCT, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, G-DRAGON, BIGBANG, TAEYANG, DAESUNG, EXO, DOH KYUNG SOO, SHINEE, XDINARY HEROES, NewJeans, NMIXX, TXT, AESPA, Red Velvet, KISS OF LIFE, P1HARMONY, KEP1ER, XIKERS, ASTRO, ILLIT, MONSTA X, CRAVITY, KATSEYE, ARTMS, WONHO, BABYMONSTER, MAMAMOO, GIRLS' GENERATION, TREASURE, EPIK HIGH, Billlie, IZNA, RIIZE, WayV, LISA, OMEGA X, &TEAM, AB6IX, SUPER JUNIOR, BIBI, BTOB, SUPERM, B.A.P, IU, N.FLYING, WOODZ, Fromis_9, JO YURI, 2NE1, YVES, TRIPLES, PARK BO GUM, NEXZ, WEi, ONEWE, PLAVE, VIVIZ, POW, THE KINGDOM, CHUU, HIGHLIGHT, CIX, THE BOYZ, JEON SOMI, RESCENE, GFRIEND, YENA, BOA, LEE DONG WOOK, YOUNHA, NTX, LEE MU JIN, SF9, CHUNG HA, GOLDEN CHILD, ROCKET PUNCH, iKON, Hearts2Hearts, Infinite, K/DA, HUNTER/X, Wonder Girls, 4minute, Apink, AOA, MEOVV, Cherry Bullet, BOYNEXTDOOR, (G)I-DLE, CORTIS, ONEUS, BYEON WOO SEOK, ZEROBASEONE, SAJA BOYS, ESTHER YU, IVE, f(x), JKT48, PARK JIHOON, ISEGYE IDOL, WANNA ONE, KARA, ITZY, ZHOU SHEN, LOONA, LNGSHOT, KICKFLIP, JISOO, 8TURN Note: If any content infringes copyright, please contact us and we will remove it promptly. ---------------------- LEGAL ---------------------- Privacy Policy: https://fandomlights.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://fandomlights.app/terms

Screenshots

CandyBong4 screens
Idol Light Sticks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CandyBong at none against Idol Light Sticks's 1. CandyBong also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25 vs 5). Idol Light Sticks's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). On price 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. Idol Light Sticks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CandyBong asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idol Light Sticks holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CandyBong has 25 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CandyBong ships an update every 7 months, Idol Light Sticks every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CandyBong versus Idol Light Sticks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandyBongIdol Light Sticks
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (25 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOCOAENT Co.,Ltd.Akram Saouri

Customer experience

CandyBong

All ratings25 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative23.5%

Idol Light Sticks

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

CandyBong

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Idol Light Sticks

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is CandyBong free?
CandyBong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idol Light Sticks free?
Idol Light Sticks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CandyBong or Idol Light Sticks?
Idol Light Sticks is rated higher. CandyBong averages 3.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Idol Light Sticks averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do CandyBong or Idol Light Sticks have ads?
Idol Light Sticks shows ads; CandyBong does not.
Which is updated more often, CandyBong or Idol Light Sticks?
CandyBong ships an update every 7 months, and Idol Light Sticks every 4 days. Most recently, CandyBong was updated on November 3, 2026 and Idol Light Sticks on November 5, 2026.

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