# CHANMINA vs Lightstick Controller

The clearest difference is rating: CHANMINA at 5.0 against Lightstick Controller's 1.0. Lightstick Controller's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CHANMINA sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month 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.

CHANMINA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

CHANMINA ships an update every 2 months, Lightstick Controller weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHANMINA | Lightstick Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chanmina/id6748637575/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightstick-controller/id6759330721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 148 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fanplus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427785206) | [mitsutoshi yonezawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878112262) |

## What reviewers say

### CHANMINA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chanmina/id6748637575)

Access the official app for exclusive content from a popular artist. Fans can enjoy member-only blogs and videos, plus use the app for electronic ticket entry to live events.

**Highlights:** Latest news and media updates, Exclusive fan club content (blogs, videos), Electronic ticket functionality, Live event entry, Artist-specific information

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHANMINA’S ROYAL FAMILY | $3.99 | per month |


### 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 CHANMINA free?

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

### Is Lightstick Controller free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CHANMINA or Lightstick Controller?

CHANMINA is rated higher. CHANMINA averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lightstick Controller averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CHANMINA or Lightstick Controller have ads?

Neither CHANMINA nor Lightstick Controller shows ads.

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

CHANMINA ships an update every 2 months, and Lightstick Controller weekly. Most recently, CHANMINA was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lightstick Controller on November 5, 2026.

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