Comparison

LightUp Crowd vs FanScreen

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

Head to head
About

LightUp Crowd

Features
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Create Breathtaking Light Shows with Crowds LightUp Crowd transforms ordinary gatherings into extraordinary visual experiences by synchronizing smartphone flashlights/colors across multiple devices. Whether you're at a concert, sporting event, festival, or school gathering, LightUp Crowd creates mesmerizing light patterns that unite everyone in a shared moment of wonder. How It Works: Simply open the app and join a show using a unique code Your phone's flashlight becomes part of the synchronized light performance No special equipment needed - just your smartphone Minimal battery usage with optimized power management Works even in areas with limited connectivity Perfect For: Concerts and music festivals Sporting events and rallies School spirit events and graduations Corporate team-building activities Flash mobs and social gatherings Parties and celebrations Key Features: Real-time synchronization across all connected devices Multiple light patterns and effects to choose from Custom pattern creator for event organizers Countdown timer to coordinate start times Low-latency technology for perfect timing Works offline through local network connections Battery-saving mode for extended events Create Your Own Show: Event organizers can design custom light patterns through our intuitive pattern editor. Set timings, colors (for compatible devices), and effects to match your music or event theme. Join the LightUp Crowd Community: Discover nearby public shows or create private events for your friends and followers. Share your experiences and see amazing videos from LightUp Crowd events around the world. Download LightUp Crowd today and be part of something brilliant! Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. LightUp Crowd has been optimized to use minimal power while delivering maximum impact.

About

FanScreen

Features
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FanScreen turns your phone into a full-screen display for stadiums, concerts, sports events, parties, parades, and synchronized group moments. Create bold visuals with flags, text, colors, countdowns, patterns, images, and multi-step Shows, all designed to stand out on a phone screen. What you can create • 300+ offline flags, including world flags, EU, UN, UK nations, and all 50 U.S. states • Simple Text and Animated Text with 16 animation styles • Solid color scenes, countdowns, color patterns, and full-screen image scenes • Multi-step Shows that combine different scene types in one sequence Why FanScreen stands out • One Scene Creator workflow for flags, text, colors, patterns, countdowns, and images • QR-based Group Start and Leader Mode for coordinated multi-phone displays • QR and .fanscreen sharing for easy transfer between devices • Custom image import from gallery, camera, or optional web search • Core features work offline after installation • Free to use and ad-free FanScreen is built for fan groups, stadium sections, concerts, parties, school events, parades, birthday moments, and anyone who wants a bright, full-screen display that is quick to create and easy to share. Available in 8 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Slovenian, and Croatian.

Screenshots

LightUp Crowd4 screens
FanScreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LightUp Crowd at 13.0 against FanScreen's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightUp Crowd ships an update every 3 days, FanScreen every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
LightUp Crowd versus FanScreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightUp CrowdFanScreen
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYair PaltiSimatik d.o.o.

In-app purchases

None

LightUp Crowd

No in-app purchases

None

FanScreen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LightUp Crowd free?
LightUp Crowd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FanScreen free?
FanScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LightUp Crowd or FanScreen have ads?
Neither LightUp Crowd nor FanScreen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightUp Crowd or FanScreen?
LightUp Crowd ships an update every 3 days, and FanScreen every 2 days. Most recently, LightUp Crowd was updated on September 20, 2026 and FanScreen on September 10, 2026.

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