Comparison

ペンライトZ vs Lightstick Controller

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

Head to head
About

ペンライトZ

This app simulates a 5-color LED light stick for supporting a specific idol group. It allows users to change colors, control lighting effects, and share their support status with others.

Highlights
  • 5-color LED light stick simulation
  • Adjustable lighting effects (on/blink)
  • Color change message display toggle
  • Fan support mapping and ranking feature
  • Location-based fan activity sharing
Features
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もももいろクローバーZの応援専用の、5色切り替え可能なペンライトのアプリです(※1)。 このアプリさえあれば、いつでもどこでもももいろクローバーZの応援ができます(※2)。 -「モノノフ・ザ・ワールド」機能について ペンライトのように端末を振ると、色の情報とGPS地域情報がサーバーに送信されます(※3)。「モノノフ・ザ・ワールド」機能は、これらの情報を集計し、日本中のモノノフの推し状況を地図上にマッピングしたり、推しのランキングを表示したりする機能です。iOS6以上必須です。 -各種設定について 設定画面では、ペンライトの点灯・点滅の設定や、カラー切替時のメッセージの表示オンオフなどを行うことができます。 注意事項 ※1)本アプリはももいろクローバーZの「非公式」応援アプリです。 ※2)ライブ会場など携帯電話の電源を切る必要のある場所での使用はお控えください。 ※3)送信される情報は、GPSによって取得される現在位置の都道府県、および地区町村の情報のみです。現在地を特定できるような詳細な位置情報は送信しておりません。またモノノフ・ザ・ワールド機能を利用するには位置情報送信の許可が必要です。

About

Lightstick Controller

Control BLE lightsticks with your smartphone. Customize colors, create synchronized light shows to music, and manage multiple devices. Features include real-time color selection, various lighting patterns, and advanced score editing for dynamic performances.

Highlights
  • Real-time color wheel and HEX input
  • Adjustable lighting patterns (blink, fade, pulse)
  • Create and sync light shows to music
  • Control two lightsticks independently
  • Automatic score generation from music
  • Setlists for full concert performances
  • Music reactive color and brightness changes
Features
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Control BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) lightsticks (penlights) from your smartphone. Pick colors, build light shows synced to your songs, and even run two lightsticks on separate lines — all in one app. ■ Real-time color wheel Drag the color wheel to pick a color, and your lightstick changes instantly. HEX input, 12 preset colors and favorites are supported, and brightness goes from 0 to 100%. "Rainbow" keeps the colors flowing without picking one. ■ Lighting patterns Off, Solid, Blink, Fade In, Fade Out, Pulse, Inverse Pulse and clap patterns (PPP / Pa-pan), with adjustable cycle time. Two-Color Mode alternates between two colors. ■ Scores for automatic light shows Build color changes on a timeline as a "score": set the color, brightness, pattern and length of each cue, then play the show with one tap. Work in seconds, or by BPM and note values. Copy and paste cues, repeat groups, pause and jump during playback, and add a start delay with a countdown beep. ■ Two lightsticks on separate lines (Plus) Connect two lightsticks and give each its own show with a score's Line 1 and Line 2. Swap which one is Line 1 on the connection screen; playback shows both colors and timelines side by side. Single-line scores send the same show to every connected lightstick. ■ Play in sync with music (Plus) Link a song from your music library to a score to play music and lights in sync. "Check BPM" analyzes the whole song for its exact tempo, which you can apply to the score. ■ Auto-generate scores from music (Plus) Analyze a song to create a light show that follows its structure. Choose the range to analyze, then edit the result in the editor. ■ Setlists for full shows (Plus) Arrange scores in song order as a "setlist" and play a whole concert automatically, with adjustable gaps between scores. ■ Music Reactive Analyzes music in real time as it plays and changes your lightstick's color and brightness to its frequencies and beats. * Song analysis (Check BPM, auto-generation, Music Reactive) works only with songs that are not DRM-protected, so Apple Music streaming tracks cannot be analyzed. ■ Share scores Export scores as JSON files to share them (export requires Plus). Importing works on the free plan too (up to 30 seconds). Two-line scores require version 1.10 or later. ■ Supported devices - FRUITS ZIPPER OFFICIAL FAN LIGHT - KING BLADE X10 V (Color Tuning Mode) - Other BLE-compatible lightsticks (auto-detection available) Unlisted devices may also work: auto-detection tests command patterns to find one that fits. ■ Free features - Connect and control one lightstick (including Rainbow) - Lighting patterns - Create and edit scores (up to 5, 30 seconds each) - Create and edit BPM-mode scores - Music Reactive ■ Subscription - Plus: ¥100/month in Japan (local pricing elsewhere, shown before purchase), with a 2-week free trial - Unlocks two lightsticks on separate lines, setlists, unlimited scores (no length limit), score export, music-synced playback with Check BPM, and auto-generated scores - The free trial converts to a paid subscription when it ends - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - Renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel in the Settings app > Apple ID > Subscriptions Note: - This app is not an official app of any lightstick manufacturer - A BLE-compatible lightstick is required separately - Compatibility with all BLE lightsticks is not guaranteed Terms of Use (EULA): https://lscon.pages.dev/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://lscon.pages.dev/en/privacy.html

Screenshots

ペンライトZ4 screens
Lightstick Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ペンライトZ at none against Lightstick Controller's 1. ペンライトZ also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.1). Lightstick Controller's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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. Lightstick Controller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. ペンライトZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ペンライトZ ships an update every 2 months, Lightstick Controller weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ペンライトZ versus Lightstick Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterペンライトZLightstick Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKentaro Matsumaemitsutoshi yonezawa

Customer experience

ペンライトZ

Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral23.5%
Negative5.9%

Lightstick Controller

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

In-app purchases

None

ペンライトZ

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Lightstick Controller

Subscriptions1
  • Single Plan14 Days trial$0.491 Month

Questions

Is ペンライトZ free?
ペンライトZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightstick Controller free?
Lightstick Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ペンライトZ or Lightstick Controller have ads?
Neither ペンライトZ nor Lightstick Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ペンライトZ or Lightstick Controller?
ペンライトZ ships an update every 2 months, and Lightstick Controller weekly. Most recently, ペンライトZ was updated on October 10, 2026 and Lightstick Controller on October 25, 2026.

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