Comparison

ARSound3D vs Lightstick Controller

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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Lightstick Controller

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Lightstick Controller (LSCon) controls BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) penlights from your smartphone. ■ Real-time control with the color wheel Drag the on-screen color wheel to pick a color, and it is applied to your penlight instantly. Direct HEX code entry, 12 presets and saved favorites are supported. Brightness is freely adjustable from 0 to 100%. ■ Rich blink patterns Off, steady, blink, fade-in, fade-out, pulse, inverse pulse, clap-style (PPPn / PPn) and more. Cycle time is adjustable, and a two-color mode alternates between two colors. ■ Automated shows with Scores Record penlight color changes on a timeline with the "Score" feature. Set color, brightness, pattern and duration for each cue, then run the whole show with a single play button. Build scores by seconds, or by BPM (beats). ■ Automatic score generation from music (Premium) Analyze a song from your music library and automatically generate a light show that follows the song's structure. You can specify the range to analyze, and edit the result freely in the editor. ■ Setlists for continuous playback (Premium) Arrange multiple scores in performance order as a "Setlist" and play through an entire live show automatically. Gaps between scores can be configured. ■ Sharing scores Import and export scores in JSON format. Share scores with other users and enjoy the same show together. ■ Verified devices - PIKABON FRUITS ZIPPER OFFICIAL FAN LIGHT - KING BLADE X10V - Other BLE penlights (auto-detection available) Unregistered devices may also work by testing command patterns with the auto-detection feature. ■ Free features - Connecting to a penlight and controlling colors - Setting blink patterns - Creating and editing scores (up to 5 scores, 30 seconds each) - Creating and editing scores in BPM mode ■ Subscription - Single Plan: ¥100/month (includes a 2-week free trial) - Unlocks setlist creation and continuous playback, unlimited scores (no length limit), score export, music-synced playback, and automatic score generation from music - The free trial converts to a paid subscription automatically when it ends - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions Terms of Use (EULA): https://lscon.pages.dev/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://lscon.pages.dev/privacy.html

Screenshots

ARSound3D4 screens
Lightstick Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lightstick Controller at none against ARSound3D's shown. Lightstick Controller also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. ARSound3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lightstick Controller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARSound3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Lightstick Controller every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ARSound3D versus Lightstick Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARSound3DLightstick Controller
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKengo Matsumotomitsutoshi yonezawa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ARSound3D

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
1 purchases

Lightstick Controller

Subscriptions1
  • Single Plan14 Days trial$0.491 Month

Questions

Is ARSound3D free?
ARSound3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lightstick Controller free?
Lightstick Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ARSound3D or Lightstick Controller have ads?
ARSound3D shows ads; Lightstick Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, ARSound3D or Lightstick Controller?
ARSound3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lightstick Controller every 6 days. Most recently, ARSound3D was updated on September 17, 2026 and Lightstick Controller on September 20, 2026.

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