# LightsPlay vs ANT BMS V2

The clearest difference is ads: ANT BMS V2 at none against LightsPlay's shown. ANT BMS V2 also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). LightsPlay's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for LightsPlay against 3.3 for ANT BMS V2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively.

LightsPlay ships an update fortnightly, ANT BMS V2 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightsPlay | ANT BMS V2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightsplay/id6443910474/reviews) | **[3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ant-bms-v2/id6471480546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 196 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Lite IoT Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574325023) | [十堰蚂蚁物联科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639257627) |

## What reviewers say

### LightsPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightsplay/id6443910474)

Control colorful lights with various modes, including dynamic color adjustments and music synchronization. The app can also react to microphone input for immersive lighting experiences.

**Highlights:** Adjust light color, Colorful light modes, Music-synced lighting, Microphone sound control, Supports iPhone and iPod

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ANT BMS V2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ant-bms-v2/id6471480546)

Monitor battery status in real-time, including voltage, current, temperature, and capacity. Remotely check battery conditions and conveniently set various battery parameters like current and voltage for different battery types.

**Highlights:** Real-time status monitoring, Remote battery condition checks, Voltage, current, temperature, capacity display, Customizable battery parameter settings, Support for different battery types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightsPlay free?

LightsPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ANT BMS V2 free?

ANT BMS V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LightsPlay or ANT BMS V2?

ANT BMS V2 is rated higher. LightsPlay averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ANT BMS V2 averages 3.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do LightsPlay or ANT BMS V2 have ads?

LightsPlay shows ads; ANT BMS V2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, LightsPlay or ANT BMS V2?

LightsPlay ships an update fortnightly, and ANT BMS V2 every 11 days. Most recently, LightsPlay was updated on July 22, 2026 and ANT BMS V2 on September 23, 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.*