# idol light stick vs Keepop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: idol light stick at 77% against Keepop's 0%. idol light stick also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Keepop's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Keepop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. idol light stick asks for nothing beyond the download.

idol light stick holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: idol light stick has 911 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of idol light stick's written reviews are positive against 0% of Keepop's.

idol light stick ships an update every 2 weeks, Keepop every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | idol light stick | Keepop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (911 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idol-light-stick/id6449620290/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepop/id6755742356/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **911** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 249 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunghee Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477689060) | [EMOTA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856010397) |

## What reviewers say

### idol light stick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idol-light-stick/id6449620290)

Simulate your idol's official light stick using your phone. Perfect for concerts and events when you can't bring a physical one. Show your support and connect with your favorite artists.

**Highlights:** Virtual light stick simulation, Supports numerous K-pop idols, Ideal for concerts and events, Alternative to physical light sticks, Express fan support, Connect with idols

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Great for concerts
- 🎨 Customizable light colors
- 🆓 Free to use
- 🌟 Variety of light sticks
- 👍 Convenient for fans without light sticks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Annoying ads
- 🤔 Unclear functionality
- 🔍 Missing some popular light sticks
- 🤯 Poor quality/appearance of light sticks
- 😠 Doesn't connect to real light sticks

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more light stick options (e.g. KARD, FiftyFifty)
- Improve light stick appearance and animation
- Ability to sync light sticks to music
- Add a dark mode option


### Keepop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepop/id6755742356)

Organize and showcase your K-Pop merchandise, including albums and photocards. Track your collection's status, manage wishlists, and create shareable templates. Contribute to a community catalog and customize your app's appearance.

**Highlights:** Track albums, photocards, and inclusions, Manage collection status (Have, Wishlist, Transit), Follow groups and set biases, Generate shareable collection templates, Contribute to community catalog, Customize app color themes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Keepop Premium – Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Keepop Premium – Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is idol light stick free?

idol light stick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Keepop free?

Keepop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, idol light stick or Keepop?

idol light stick is rated higher. idol light stick averages 4.7 out of 5 from 911 ratings, while Keepop averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do idol light stick or Keepop have ads?

idol light stick shows ads; Keepop does not.

### Which is updated more often, idol light stick or Keepop?

idol light stick ships an update every 2 weeks, and Keepop every 9 days. Most recently, idol light stick was updated on October 18, 2026 and Keepop on October 6, 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.*