PhireBug Lite vs Black Planet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PhireBug Lite
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***Free version is limited to 2 minute sessions. For significantly increased time with available battery charge, download the full version.*** Create a color synchronized light show with an unlimited number of friends or strangers, without a connection between devices. No setup required - just tap Start and PhireBug does the rest. Great for concert audience participation in place of phone flashlights, glow sticks, and cigarette lighters, PhireBug also enhances the experience at parties, nighttime sporting events and parades, any size gathering where lights can help set the mood. Additional features: Invite friends to join in via text message or other popular platforms Easily share with people nearby without exchanging personal information using the QR code Works without service and in Airplane Mode (for best results maintain a network connection) Inactivity timeout protects against unnecessary power consumption
Black Planet
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Black Planet is an alternative club and events community in Stockholm. This is the official member app. What you get โข A membership card with a QR code for door entry โข All your tickets in one place, with QR codes ready to scan โข Resale tab to sell tickets you can't use or pick up sold-out events from other members peer-to-peer with no in-app payment. โข Emergency chat to reach Black Planet crew during events About Black Planet We love creating alternative spaces, and we love club culture. Black Planet was born from a passion for reviving real club culture โ alternative, working class, underground, and gritty spaces for outsiders, weirdos, freaks, and anyone who doesn't fit the mainstream to come together. Our club nights are immersive experiences built around community, rebellion, belonging, and self-expression. We organize the nights with leftist and queer feminist values to the best of our ability. Membership is free. Privacy We collect only what's needed to run your membership: name, email, date of birth (for age verification), and the clubs you're interested in. We don't sell or share your data with advertisers, and you can delete your account from inside the app at any time. Website: blackplanet.se app's Privacy: https://blackplanet.se/apps-privacy-policy2 website's privacy policy: https://blackplanet.se/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PhireBug Lite at 12.0 against Black Planet's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PhireBug Lite ships an update fortnightly, Black Planet every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhireBug Lite | Black Planet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Incendiar LLC | Reza Iranpour Mobarakeh |
In-app purchases
PhireBug Lite
No in-app purchases
Black Planet
No in-app purchases
Questions
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