Comparison

Live Lightstick 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

Live Lightstick

Simulate a concert glow stick with your smartphone. Choose from 16 vibrant colors, change them with a tap or shake, or set them to cycle automatically. Customize your experience for any live event.

Highlights
  • 16 color variations
  • One-tap color change
  • Shake to change color
  • Auto color cycle
  • Bold display mode
  • Customizable color list and button placement
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Forgot your pen light at a live show or concert? No worries — your smartphone has you covered. A pen light app that lights up your entire screen. ■ 16 Color Variations All 16 colors including red, blue, green, pink, orange, purple and more. You'll definitely find your favorite's color. ■ One-Tap Color Change Just tap to switch to the next color. Change colors in tempo with the music. ■ Shake to Change Color Just shake your phone to change the color. No need to look at your hands — keep your eyes on the stage. ■ Auto Color Cycle Long press to automatically cycle through colors. Adjust the interval from 0.25 to 5 seconds. Perfect for rainbow effects too. ■ Bold Mode Light spreads across the entire screen in bold display. For when you really want to stand out. ■ Fully Customizable ・Edit and reorder your color list ・Change button placement (left/right, top/bottom) ・Dark mode support Perfect for lives, concerts, festivals, sports events, fan activities, and fan meetings.

About

Lightstick Controller

Features
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Lightstick Controller (LSCon) controls BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) penlights from your smartphone. ■ Real-time control with the color wheel Drag the on-screen color wheel to pick a color, and it is applied to your penlight instantly. Direct HEX code entry, 12 presets and saved favorites are supported. Brightness is freely adjustable from 0 to 100%. ■ Rich blink patterns Off, steady, blink, fade-in, fade-out, pulse, inverse pulse, clap-style (PPPn / PPn) and more. Cycle time is adjustable, and a two-color mode alternates between two colors. ■ Automated shows with Scores Record penlight color changes on a timeline with the "Score" feature. Set color, brightness, pattern and duration for each cue, then run the whole show with a single play button. Build scores by seconds, or by BPM (beats). ■ Automatic score generation from music (Premium) Analyze a song from your music library and automatically generate a light show that follows the song's structure. You can specify the range to analyze, and edit the result freely in the editor. ■ Setlists for continuous playback (Premium) Arrange multiple scores in performance order as a "Setlist" and play through an entire live show automatically. Gaps between scores can be configured. ■ Sharing scores Import and export scores in JSON format. Share scores with other users and enjoy the same show together. ■ Verified devices - PIKABON FRUITS ZIPPER OFFICIAL FAN LIGHT - KING BLADE X10V - Other BLE penlights (auto-detection available) Unregistered devices may also work by testing command patterns with the auto-detection feature. ■ Free features - Connecting to a penlight and controlling colors - Setting blink patterns - Creating and editing scores (up to 5 scores, 30 seconds each) - Creating and editing scores in BPM mode ■ Subscription - Single Plan: ¥100/month (includes a 2-week free trial) - Unlocks setlist creation and continuous playback, unlimited scores (no length limit), score export, music-synced playback, and automatic score generation from music - The free trial converts to a paid subscription automatically when it ends - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions Terms of Use (EULA): https://lscon.pages.dev/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://lscon.pages.dev/privacy.html

Screenshots

Live Lightstick4 screens
Lightstick Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live Lightstick at none against Lightstick Controller's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. Live Lightstick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Lightstick ships an update weekly, Lightstick Controller every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Live Lightstick versus Lightstick Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive LightstickLightstick Controller
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEAM-GRASSHOPPER, Y.K.mitsutoshi yonezawa

In-app purchases

None

Live Lightstick

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Lightstick Controller

Subscriptions1
  • Single Plan14 Days trial$0.491 Month

Questions

Is Live Lightstick free?
Live Lightstick 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 Live Lightstick or Lightstick Controller have ads?
Neither Live Lightstick nor Lightstick Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Lightstick or Lightstick Controller?
Live Lightstick ships an update weekly, and Lightstick Controller every 6 days. Most recently, Live Lightstick was updated on July 8, 2026 and Lightstick Controller on September 20, 2026.

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