Comparison

LightChannel vs BPM GO

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

Head to head
About

LightChannel

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Make focus sessions a breeze! Keep track of what you have, and haven't focused. See what's left to do at a glance. No more missed units in busy rigs! End plan highlighter misery! Use the built in remote to bring up channels without having to check your lighting plan all the time! Import your rig data from your lighting plan, or make new rig data in the app. LightChannel sorts the rig by position, channel and unit number. LightChannel connects to Eos Lighting Consoles and acts as a handy super-simple remote (which also has a background mode so you can focus whilst allowing the programmer to get on with setup). LightChannel gives you at a glance information about each channel, what gel is needed, dimmer number, focus notes all on the same screen as the remote functions.. going to the next channel on the bar/pipe is as simple as hitting the arrow key! LightChannel is also great for error-checking your lighting plan pre-focus, simply import your data and you're good to go! ..and your LightChannel data backs up, and syncs across your devices if you use an iCloud account! Privacy Policy: https://lovely.lighting/lightChannel-privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BPM GO

Features
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BPM GO is an easy-to-use tool for achieving accurate cue timings. Just tap along, and this app will begin to provide feedback on a track's beats per minute (BPM), enabling you to fine-tune your fade times, flyouts, and snap effects with confidence - even when operating blind on the console. BPM GO retains the last captured value while remaining ready for a new BPM. When you're ready to capture a new BPM, simply begin tapping, and the app will follow along.

Screenshots

LightChannel4 screens
BPM GO3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BPM GO at none against LightChannel's 1. BPM GO also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. LightChannel sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. BPM GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightChannel ships an update every 10 days, BPM GO daily. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
LightChannel versus BPM GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightChannelBPM GO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin GrenfellSamuel Blakemore

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LightChannel

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Tier Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

BPM GO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LightChannel free?
LightChannel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BPM GO free?
BPM GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LightChannel or BPM GO have ads?
Neither LightChannel nor BPM GO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightChannel or BPM GO?
LightChannel ships an update every 10 days, and BPM GO daily. Most recently, LightChannel was updated on September 9, 2026 and BPM GO on September 15, 2026.

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