Comparison

FROMIS_9 FANLIGHT V2 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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About

FROMIS_9 FANLIGHT V2

Control your official light stick for a popular K-pop group. Sync it with concert seat information for synchronized performances or change colors manually. Check battery levels and ensure a seamless fan experience.

Highlights
  • Concert mode for synchronized light stick performance
  • Bluetooth pairing with smartphone
  • Manual color changing via self mode
  • Battery level check
  • Seat information input for concerts
Features
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This is the mobile app for the fromis_9 Official Light Stick Ver.2. The app supports fromis_9 Official Light Stick Ver.2. [MAIN FEATURES] 1. CONCERT MODE Pair your light stick with your concert seat information to enjoy various light stick performance during the concert. This menu will only be available during the concert period. 2. CONNECTING TO BLUETOOTH ON YOUR SMARTPHONE Press the button on the light stick for 3 seconds to set up the “Bluetooth mode”. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your smartphone and hold your smartphone close to the light stick to sync them together. Some smartphones require the GPS function to be turned on to enable Bluetooth connectivity. If you cannot connect to Bluetooth, please turn on the GPS function. 3. SELF MODE When your light stick is successfully connected to your smartphone, changing the color on the color wheel of the app will change your light stick color accordingly. 4. BATTERY LEVEL CHECK In the “SELF MODE” page of the app, click the “Check Battery Status” button at the bottom of the screen to check the battery level of your light stick and replace the battery if needed. ※ This function may differ ​​depending on battery performance and smartphone model. [NOTICE BEFORE CONCERT] - Check the seat information on your ticket before the concert and enter it into your light stick using the app. - To take part in the light stick performance, be sure to set the light stick to “Concert mode” by pressing its button for 3 seconds after pairing it with your seat information on the app. - If the light stick’s wireless performance does not work properly, it may be due to unsuccessful pairing or not completing the pairing process. Please complete the pairing process using the app. - Please be seated in the same seat you registered for your light stick. Moving to another seat may result in different light stick performance. - Check the battery level of your light stick in advance to ensure battery sufficiency during the concert. - There will be a Wireless Control Fanlight Support Center located at the venue. [REQUIRED ACCESS] To use the app and the light stick, the following accesses are required. ※ To grant access, please tap the [Allow] button when the pop-up appears. - DEVICE STORAGE: To store the QR/barcode, seat information, etc. - PHONE: To read the phone status and its identity - CAMERA: To read the QR/barcode - GPS: To connect to Bluetooth - BLUETOOTH: To connect the light stick

About

Lightstick Controller

Features
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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

FROMIS_9 FANLIGHT V24 screens
Lightstick Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FROMIS_9 FANLIGHT V2 at none against Lightstick Controller's 1. FROMIS_9 FANLIGHT V2 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. Lightstick Controller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. FROMIS_9 FANLIGHT V2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
FROMIS_9 FANLIGHT V2 versus Lightstick Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFROMIS_9 FANLIGHT V2Lightstick Controller
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFANLIGHT Co., Ltdmitsutoshi yonezawa

In-app purchases

None

FROMIS_9 FANLIGHT V2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Lightstick Controller

Subscriptions1
  • Single Plan14 Days trial$0.491 Month

Questions

Is FROMIS_9 FANLIGHT V2 free?
FROMIS_9 FANLIGHT V2 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 FROMIS_9 FANLIGHT V2 or Lightstick Controller have ads?
Neither FROMIS_9 FANLIGHT V2 nor Lightstick Controller shows ads.

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