# Lighty vs Lightstick Controller

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lighty at none against Lightstick Controller's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lightstick Controller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Lighty asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lighty ships an update every 10 days, Lightstick Controller weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lighty | Lightstick Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightstick-controller/id6759330721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Saki Hosonuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670836338) | [mitsutoshi yonezawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878112262) |

## What reviewers say

### Lighty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lighty/id6746912653)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lightstick Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightstick-controller/id6759330721)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Plan | $0.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lighty free?

Lighty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lightstick Controller free?

Lightstick Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Lighty or Lightstick Controller have ads?

Neither Lighty nor Lightstick Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lighty or Lightstick Controller?

Lighty ships an update every 10 days, and Lightstick Controller weekly. Most recently, Lighty was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lightstick Controller on October 25, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*