Fanlight vs Lightstick Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fanlight
Enhance your concert experience by syncing your light stick with your ticket and seat information. Control colors, view battery levels, and enjoy synchronized stage effects during live performances and online streams.
- Concert mode with stage effects
- Smartphone Bluetooth connection
- Manual color selection
- Battery level check
- Livestream mode effects
- Seat information pairing
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[주요 기능 안내] 1. 공연 모드 응원봉과 티켓 좌석 정보를 연동하면, 공연 중 응원봉의 다양한 무대 연출을 즐기실 수 있습니다. 공연이 있을 때에만 사용 가능한 메뉴입니다. 2. 스마트폰 블루투스 연결 응원봉을 블루투스 모드로 전환해 주시기 바랍니다. 스마트폰의 블루투스 기능을 켜고 응원봉을 스마트폰 화면에 가까이하면, 응원봉과 스마트폰이 연동됩니다. 일부 스마트폰에서는 GPS 기능을 켜야 블루투스 연결이 가능합니다. 블루투스 연결이 되지 않는 분들은 GPS 기능을 켜 주시기 바랍니다. 3. 자가 모드 응원봉과 스마트폰을 블루투스 모드로 연결 후, 스마트폰 화면에서 직접 원하는 컬러를 선택하시면 응원봉의 컬러가 변경됩니다. 4. 배터리 잔량 확인 "자가모드" 상태에서 화단 화면의 “배터리 상태 확인” 버튼을 클릭하면 응원봉의 배터리 잔량 확인이 가능합니다. 배터리 교체가 필요한지 확인해 주시기 바랍니다. 5. 라이브스트림 모드 앱과 스마트폰의 블루투스 연결 상태에서 온라인 스트리밍 진행 중 응원봉의 다양한 연출을 즐기실 수 있습니다. ※ 본 기능은 배터리의 성능, 스마트폰의 기종 등에 따라 수치의 차이가 있을 수 있습니다. [공연 관람 전 주의사항] - 공연 관람 전, 본인의 티켓 좌석 정보를 확인하고 응원봉에 좌석 정보를 입력하여 페어링 해주시기 바랍니다. - 응원봉의 무대 연출을 위해, 공연 관람 시에는 반드시 좌석 정보 등록이 완료된 응원봉의 버튼을 3초간 눌러 “공연모드”로 전환해 주시기 바랍니다. - 응원봉의 무선 연출이 제대로 작동하지 않는 경우, 응원봉을 페어링 하지 않았거나 페어링 과정을 완료하지 않은 것이 원인일 수 있습니다. 앱을 통해 페어링 과정을 정상적으로 완료해 주시기 바랍니다. - 반드시 응원봉에 등록한 좌석 정보와 동일한 좌석에서 공연을 관람해 주시기 바랍니다. 임의로 좌석을 이동하게 되면 응원봉의 무대 연출이 달라질 수 있으니 주의해 주시기 바랍니다. - 공연 도중 응원봉의 전원이 꺼지지 않도록, 공연 전 배터리 잔량을 확인해 주시기 바랍니다. - 공연장에서 무선 컨트롤 팬라이트 서포트 센터를 운영할 예정입니다. [앱 이용을 위한 필수 접근 권한 안내] 앱과 응원봉의 원활한 이용을 위하여 아래 권한을 필요로 합니다. ※ 안내 팝업이 나타나면 [허용] 버튼을 눌러 주시기 바랍니다. - 저장 공간: 공연정보 저장을 위해 사용 - 전화: 기기의 인증 상태를 유지하기 위해 사용 - 블루투스: 응원봉 연결을 위해 사용 - 위치: 블루투스 연결을 위해 사용
Lightstick Controller
Control BLE lightsticks with your smartphone. Customize colors, create synchronized light shows to music, and manage multiple devices. Features include real-time color selection, various lighting patterns, and advanced score editing for dynamic performances.
- Real-time color wheel and HEX input
- Adjustable lighting patterns (blink, fade, pulse)
- Create and sync light shows to music
- Control two lightsticks independently
- Automatic score generation from music
- Setlists for full concert performances
- Music reactive color and brightness changes
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Control BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) lightsticks (penlights) from your smartphone. Pick colors, build light shows synced to your songs, and even run two lightsticks on separate lines — all in one app. ■ Real-time color wheel Drag the color wheel to pick a color, and your lightstick changes instantly. HEX input, 12 preset colors and favorites are supported, and brightness goes from 0 to 100%. "Rainbow" keeps the colors flowing without picking one. ■ Lighting patterns Off, Solid, Blink, Fade In, Fade Out, Pulse, Inverse Pulse and clap patterns (PPP / Pa-pan), with adjustable cycle time. Two-Color Mode alternates between two colors. ■ Scores for automatic light shows Build color changes on a timeline as a "score": set the color, brightness, pattern and length of each cue, then play the show with one tap. Work in seconds, or by BPM and note values. Copy and paste cues, repeat groups, pause and jump during playback, and add a start delay with a countdown beep. ■ Two lightsticks on separate lines (Plus) Connect two lightsticks and give each its own show with a score's Line 1 and Line 2. Swap which one is Line 1 on the connection screen; playback shows both colors and timelines side by side. Single-line scores send the same show to every connected lightstick. ■ Play in sync with music (Plus) Link a song from your music library to a score to play music and lights in sync. "Check BPM" analyzes the whole song for its exact tempo, which you can apply to the score. ■ Auto-generate scores from music (Plus) Analyze a song to create a light show that follows its structure. Choose the range to analyze, then edit the result in the editor. ■ Setlists for full shows (Plus) Arrange scores in song order as a "setlist" and play a whole concert automatically, with adjustable gaps between scores. ■ Music Reactive Analyzes music in real time as it plays and changes your lightstick's color and brightness to its frequencies and beats. * Song analysis (Check BPM, auto-generation, Music Reactive) works only with songs that are not DRM-protected, so Apple Music streaming tracks cannot be analyzed. ■ Share scores Export scores as JSON files to share them (export requires Plus). Importing works on the free plan too (up to 30 seconds). Two-line scores require version 1.10 or later. ■ Supported devices - FRUITS ZIPPER OFFICIAL FAN LIGHT - KING BLADE X10 V (Color Tuning Mode) - Other BLE-compatible lightsticks (auto-detection available) Unlisted devices may also work: auto-detection tests command patterns to find one that fits. ■ Free features - Connect and control one lightstick (including Rainbow) - Lighting patterns - Create and edit scores (up to 5, 30 seconds each) - Create and edit BPM-mode scores - Music Reactive ■ Subscription - Plus: ¥100/month in Japan (local pricing elsewhere, shown before purchase), with a 2-week free trial - Unlocks two lightsticks on separate lines, setlists, unlimited scores (no length limit), score export, music-synced playback with Check BPM, and auto-generated scores - The free trial converts to a paid subscription when it ends - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - Renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel in the Settings app > Apple ID > Subscriptions Note: - This app is not an official app of any lightstick manufacturer - A BLE-compatible lightstick is required separately - Compatibility with all BLE lightsticks is not guaranteed Terms of Use (EULA): https://lscon.pages.dev/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://lscon.pages.dev/en/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Fanlight at 2.3 against Lightstick Controller's 1.0. Fanlight also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). Lightstick Controller's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Lightstick Controller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Fanlight asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fanlight holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Fanlight ships an update daily, Lightstick Controller weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fanlight | Lightstick Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FANLIGHT Co., Ltd | mitsutoshi yonezawa |
Customer experience
Fanlight
Lightstick Controller
In-app purchases
Fanlight
No in-app purchases
Lightstick Controller
- Single Plan14 Days trial$0.491 Month
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