8Bit Karate Drum vs iLX Lighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
8Bit Karate Drum
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This is a drum-style application in which 8-bit style karateka-like characters perform various attacks in accordance with the sound. Of course, the sound when you hit the drum-like objects is also in 8bit style.
iLX Lighting
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Even without a lighting crew, your dance party can still be a blast! Set flashing intervals based on BPM (Beats Per Minute). Easily synchronize effects with EDM build-ups. You can also record while using the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iLX Lighting at every 4 days against 8Bit Karate Drum's every 14 months. 8Bit Karate Drum's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
8Bit Karate Drum ships an update every 14 months, iLX Lighting every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.
| Parameter | 8Bit Karate Drum | iLX Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sohei Ukon | Tsuyoshi Maeda |
In-app purchases
8Bit Karate Drum
No in-app purchases
iLX Lighting
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is 8Bit Karate Drum free?
Is iLX Lighting free?
Do 8Bit Karate Drum or iLX Lighting have ads?
Which is updated more often, 8Bit Karate Drum or iLX Lighting?
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