Comparison

POPLIGHT vs Score Arcs

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

Head to head
About

POPLIGHT

This app provides a convenient and affordable way to achieve the look of wall lighting without the complexities of traditional installation. It's ideal for renters concerned about damage and homeowners seeking a simpler, less expensive alternative.

Highlights
  • Easy installation
  • No mess or expense
  • Removable for renters
  • Cost-effective for homeowners
  • Protects security deposits
Features
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Poplight is the deal wall light for those who want the convenience and look of wall lighting without the hassle, mess, or expense of installing traditional wall sconces. If you rent your space: Poplight won't risk your security deposit and easily removes when it's time to move (plus you can re-install Poplight at your next place). If you own your place: Poplight is easier and less expensive to install than traditional wall sconces.

About

Score Arcs

Features
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You sang it. Now watch the arc. Every barbershop contest you've competed in is a data point and most of them are sitting in a folder of paper scoresheets. Score Arcs turns them into a line you can actually read: your scores across every contest, so improvement (or a rough outing) is obvious at a glance. The heart of the app is a competitor: your quartet, your chorus, or any a cappella group you follow. Each one builds a history, and the history draws the arc. SNAP THE SHEET, SKIP THE TYPING Photograph a contest's scoring analysis sheet and Score Arcs reads the whole panel, every song, every judge, every category, into a draft you check and save. No re-keying forty numbers off a page. THE WHOLE PANEL, NOT JUST THE TOTAL A contest here isn't one number. It's rounds, the songs within each round, and every judge's score in every category, plus penalties and placement. Every total you see is calculated from the panel by the rules of the scoring system; nothing is hand-typed, nothing is fudged. BHS, HARMONY INC AND SINGUNITED BUILT IN Each with the right categories, scale and roll-up. Singing under something else? Define your own scoring system. GO DEEPER THAN THE SCORE • Follow one song across every contest you've sung it in • See which songs actually score best for you • Compare two or more competitors side by side • Set a goal score and watch the arc climb toward it • Keep what each judge told you in evals, attached to the contest it came from SHARE IT WITH YOUR QUARTET Send your quartet, your director or your coach a link. They see the same history and you decide who can add scores and who just watches. YOURS, WHEREVER YOU SING Works fully offline, no account needed. But if you sign in then your competitors backup and sync across your devices. Available in English, Spanish, German and Swedish.

Screenshots

POPLIGHT4 screens
Score Arcs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: POPLIGHT at Free against Score Arcs's $1.99. POPLIGHT also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Score Arcs's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases 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

POPLIGHT is free to download; Score Arcs costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

POPLIGHT ships an update every 3 weeks, Score Arcs every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
POPLIGHT versus Score Arcs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOPLIGHTScore Arcs
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating1.7 (113 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews7.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings113 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoplight LLCMike Nelson

Bugs and requests

POPLIGHT

Reported bugs

74 issues
  • Lights not turning on/off
  • App losing connection frequently
  • Lights turning off by themselves
  • Timer not working
  • Grouping lights not working correctly
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  • App not remembering settings
  • Battery percentage inaccurate
  • Lights unsyncing from app
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Error messages when using app
  • Difficulty re-syncing lights
  • Light temperature not adjustable
  • App prompts to refresh constantly
  • Back button inconsistent
  • Lights get stuck on previous timer
  • App controls only one of two lights
  • Lights not responding to app commands
  • App doesn't open to control screen
  • Physical buttons on lamp are touchy
  • Lights randomly unsynced
  • Buttons not reactive, require multiple taps
  • Cannot remove timer once set
  • Cannot adjust hour setting on custom timer
  • Grouping lights prevents individual control
  • App doesn't show correct light color
  • Support offered no solutions
  • Lights not working without app
  • App not working well
  • Lights lose connection to app frequently
  • Lights turn off unexpectedly
  • Timer set to 30 mins but lights turn off
  • Batteries fully charged but lights turn off
  • Light temp feature not working
  • Issues getting light to respond to connect to apps
  • Level included was empty
  • App has major problems with design
  • Bluetooth got worse when grouped
  • App is v1 and feels that way
  • Only one person can connect to lights
  • Basic bugs need to be fixed
  • App is really glitchy
  • Light temp is not warm enough
  • App is near-impossible to use
  • Have to delete and re-add lights every time
  • Light not working after charging
  • App can't find pop light via Bluetooth
  • App is THE WORST
  • Have to unsync and re-sync lights every day
  • App not user-friendly
  • Step after step to turn light on and off
  • Main issue is light won't turn on/off outside app
  • Takes multiple hits to turn on/off
  • Warm setting is still very cool
  • App design is more style over substance
  • Constantly lose connection with lamp via app
  • Have to go into Adjust Settings, re-connect, then turn on/off
  • Graphics are not great UI
  • App needs redesign
  • App has major problems with how it's designed
  • Doesn't open with a screen to turn on/off
  • Easier to change color of icon than turn on
  • Dropdown to select lights is finicky
  • Timer function doesn't have good feedback
  • Not clear if timer is one-time or recurring
  • No product documentation
  • Keeps prompting to refresh app
  • Grouped lights not linked to physical lamp
  • Bluetooth got worse when grouped
  • Lights feel and look cheap
  • Color tone is limited
  • Light occasionally turns off on its own
  • App has major problems with how it's designed
  • App is rife with bugs

Requested features

13 requests
  • Apple HomeKit integration
  • Widget for quick control
  • Remote control accessory
  • Darker light temperature option
  • Improved timer functionality
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  • Ability to control all lights at once
  • In-app notifications for low battery
  • More intuitive on/off button placement
  • Integration with Google/Apple/Alexa
  • Automation options for lights
  • Ability to customize timers more
  • Easier renaming of lights
  • Better feedback on timer status

Score Arcs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

POPLIGHT

No in-app purchases

None

Score Arcs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is POPLIGHT free?
POPLIGHT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Score Arcs free?
Score Arcs costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do POPLIGHT or Score Arcs have ads?
Neither POPLIGHT nor Score Arcs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, POPLIGHT or Score Arcs?
POPLIGHT ships an update every 3 weeks, and Score Arcs every 8 days. Most recently, POPLIGHT was updated on September 26, 2026 and Score Arcs on September 21, 2026.

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