Comparison

ARSound3D vs Lighty

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

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ARSound3D

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【Main Features】 ・Apple Watch support ・Repeat playback ・VoiceOver support ・English support ・Text input / speech ・Camera text scanning ・Barcode / QR code scanning ・In-app purchase to remove ads ―― About This App ―― ARSound3D is a spatial media player that lets you place your own music, video, and photo files in AR or virtual space. With its custom-tuned audio engine, ARSound3D supports spatial audio and 3D sound. Music and videos placed in space feel more immersive than ordinary playback. ARSound3D also supports text input and speech. You can enter text manually or scan text with the camera, then have it read aloud using Apple’s built-in TTS. Speech audio can be played from the front, right, left, or back, creating a spatial speech experience. Use your photos, music, videos, text, and code information to design your own space of sound, visuals, and words. Create your own immersive media space by placing sound, video, images, and speech around you. ARSound3D is useful not only for music playback, but also for background listening, study, creative recording, and social media content creation. You can capture your AR scenes with video recording or screenshots, making it easy to save and share your spatial media experience. ―― Main Features ―― • Custom-tuned high-quality audio playback • Dynamic spatial playback for mono audio sources    Sound moves through space in response to camera movement.    ※ Audio is played in mono. • Spatial stereo playback    Left and right audio can be separated and placed in space.    The sound source is fixed, creating a wider stereo experience.    ※ The sound position is fixed and does not move dynamically. • Text input / speech    Entered text can be read aloud using Apple’s built-in TTS.    Speech can play from the front, right, left, or back. • Camera text scanning    Scan text with the camera and insert it into the text input field.    Scanned text can be copied or read aloud. • Barcode / QR code scanning    Supports JAN / EAN, QR codes, book codes, Code39, Code128,    DataMatrix, PDF417, and some GS1-related codes.    Scanned content can be displayed and copied as text.    ※ Some codes may not be read correctly depending on the device,     print quality, and capture conditions. • Background playback and Apple Watch support    Music can continue playing while using other apps or when the screen is locked.    Playback, pause, next/previous track, and repeat controls are available from iPhone, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch. • Wired earphones recommended, with Bluetooth support    Wired earphones are recommended for the best spatial audio experience.    Bluetooth earphones are also supported. • Freely place photos, videos, and music files in AR / virtual space • Selfie AR support and camera switching • Simple UI with operation guides • Video recording and screenshot features • Earn points by watching ads    Basic features can be used for free.    An in-app purchase is available to remove ads. ―― Notes ―― ※ This app does not support web streaming playback.  Please prepare music, video, and image files stored on your device. ※ The code scanning feature is a general-purpose aid for reading barcodes and QR codes.  Some codes may not be read correctly depending on the device, print quality, and capture conditions. ―― Requirements ―― This app supports devices with an A14 Bionic chip or later, or an M-series chip. Examples: iPhone 12 or later, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPad Air (4th generation) or later, iPad (10th generation) or later, iPad mini (6th generation) or later, iPad Pro with M1 chip or later. The app may not work properly on unsupported devices.

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Lighty

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もう、周りと色を合わせるのに必死にならなくていい! このアプリは、管理者の一括操作で参加者全員の色がリアルタイムに変わる、新感覚のペンライトアプリです。 ライブやイベントでの一体感を、これまでにないレベルへ引き上げます。 主な機能 リアルタイム・カラーシンクロ 主催者(管理者)が色を変えれば、同じルームにいる全員のスマホが一斉に同じ色に!複雑な操作は不要。驚くほどスムーズな一体感を生み出します。 選べる3つのモード ① セルフモード: 自分だけのペンライトとして。無限のカスタムカラーで、どんな繊細な「推し色」も完璧に再現できます! ② ルームモード (参加者): ルームIDを入力するだけ!あとは自動で色が切り替わるので、あなたはライブ演出に没頭できます。 ③ 管理者モード: パスワードでルームを安全に管理。プリセットやカラーピッカーを使い、思い通りのタイミングで会場の色をコントロール! 自由自在なカラー設定 よく使う色はプリセットからワンタップ。カラーピッカーを使えば、どんな色でも作成可能。リアルタイムプレビューで確認しながら微調整できるので、色へのこだわりを妥協しません。 最高の輝度 ペンライトモード中は、自動で画面の明るさを最大に調整。暗い会場でも、あなたの「推し」に想いを届けます。 こんなシーンで大活躍! ライブ、コンサート、音楽フェス オンラインライブの視聴、配信イベント 結婚式の余興、パーティー、カラオケ 文化祭、学園祭、体育祭などの学校行事 友人へのサプライズ演出 さあ、このアプリをダウンロードして、光で繋がる新しい体験を始めよう! あなたのイベントが、忘れられない瞬間になるはずです。

Screenshots

ARSound3D4 screens
Lighty3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lighty at none against ARSound3D's 1. Lighty also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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

Both are free to download. ARSound3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lighty asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARSound3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Lighty every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
ARSound3D versus Lighty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARSound3DLighty
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKengo MatsumotoSaki Hosonuma

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ARSound3D

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

Lighty

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARSound3D free?
ARSound3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lighty free?
Lighty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ARSound3D or Lighty have ads?
ARSound3D shows ads; Lighty does not.
Which is updated more often, ARSound3D or Lighty?
ARSound3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lighty every 10 days. Most recently, ARSound3D was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lighty on October 25, 2026.

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