# Cardito vs Lightstick Controller

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lightstick Controller at weekly against Cardito's every 3 weeks. Lightstick Controller also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cardito sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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.

Cardito ships an update every 3 weeks, Lightstick Controller weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cardito | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [泉清 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799972989) | [mitsutoshi yonezawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878112262) |

## What reviewers say

### Cardito

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardito-3d-photocard-app/id6752540534)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| 年度会员 | $3.99 | per year |
| 永久订阅 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 永久订阅 | $19.99 | one-time |


### 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 Cardito free?

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

### Is Lightstick Controller free?

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

### Do Cardito or Lightstick Controller have ads?

Neither Cardito nor Lightstick Controller shows ads.

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

Cardito ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lightstick Controller weekly. Most recently, Cardito was updated on November 5, 2026 and Lightstick Controller on November 5, 2026.

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