Comparison

ME vs IS

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

Head to head
About

ME

Control your official light stick for enhanced concert experiences. Pair your device with seat information for synchronized performances, customize colors, and monitor battery levels. Essential for fans attending live events.

Highlights
  • Concert mode synchronization
  • Bluetooth pairing
  • Customizable color wheel
  • Battery level monitoring
  • Seat information input
Features
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This is the mobile app for theME:I OFFICIAL LIGHT STICK. The app supports ME:I official light stick. [MAIN FEATURES] 1. CONCERT MODE Pair your light stick with your concert seat information to enjoy various light stick performance during the concert. This menu will only be available during the concert period. 2. CONNECTING TO BLUETOOTH ON YOUR SMARTPHONE Press the button on the light stick for 3 seconds to set up the “Bluetooth mode”. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your smartphone and hold your smartphone close to the light stick to sync them together. Some smartphones require the GPS function to be turned on to enable Bluetooth connectivity. If you cannot connect to Bluetooth, please turn on the GPS function. 3. SELF MODE When your light stick is successfully connected to your smartphone, changing the color on the color wheel of the app will change your light stick color accordingly. 4. BATTERY LEVEL CHECK In the “SELF MODE” page of the app, click the “Check Battery Status” button at the bottom of the screen to check the battery level of your light stick and replace the battery if needed. ※ This function may differ ​​depending on battery performance and smartphone model. [NOTICE BEFORE CONCERT] - Check the seat information on your ticket before the concert and enter it into your light stick using the app. - To take part in the light stick performance, be sure to set the light stick to “Concert mode” by pressing its button for 3 seconds after pairing it with your seat information on the app. - If the light stick’s wireless performance does not work properly, it may be due to unsuccessful pairing or not completing the pairing process. Please complete the pairing process using the app. - Please be seated in the same seat you registered for your light stick. Moving to another seat may result in different light stick performance. - Check the battery level of your light stick in advance to ensure battery sufficiency during the concert. - There will be a Wireless Control Fanlight Support Center located at the venue. [REQUIRED ACCESS] To use the app and the light stick, the following accesses are required. ※ To grant access, please tap the [Allow] button when the pop-up appears. - DEVICE STORAGE: To store the QR/barcode, seat information, etc. - PHONE: To read the phone status and its identity - CAMERA: To read the QR/barcode - GPS: To connect to Bluetooth - BLUETOOTH: To connect the light stick

About

IS

Features
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IS:SUEの公式アプリです。 このアプリではIS:SUEの最新ニュース、メディア情報だけでなく、ファンクラブ会員の方はブログ、動画などの会員限定コンテンツをお楽しみいただくことができ、プッシュ通知で最新情報を随時おしらせします。 さらに、電子チケット機能も搭載しており、ファンクラブで購入したライブのチケットをこのアプリで表示し、入場することができます。

Screenshots

ME4 screens
IS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ME at none against IS's 1. IS's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. IS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.49 per month. ME asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ME ships an update every 4 months, IS monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
ME versus IS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEIS
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB221 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFANLIGHT Co., LtdFanplus, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

ME

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

IS

Subscriptions1
  • IS:SUE$6.491 Month

Questions

Is ME free?
ME is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IS free?
IS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ME or IS have ads?
Neither ME nor IS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ME or IS?
ME ships an update every 4 months, and IS monthly. Most recently, ME was updated on September 15, 2026 and IS on September 17, 2026.

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