Lightstick Controller vs ZICO Official Light Stick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightstick Controller
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.
- 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
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Control BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) lightsticks (penlights) from your smartphone. Pick colors, build light shows synced to your songs, and even run two lightsticks on separate lines — all in one app. ■ Real-time color wheel Drag the color wheel to pick a color, and your lightstick changes instantly. HEX input, 12 preset colors and favorites are supported, and brightness goes from 0 to 100%. "Rainbow" keeps the colors flowing without picking one. ■ Lighting patterns Off, Solid, Blink, Fade In, Fade Out, Pulse, Inverse Pulse and clap patterns (PPP / Pa-pan), with adjustable cycle time. Two-Color Mode alternates between two colors. ■ Scores for automatic light shows Build color changes on a timeline as a "score": set the color, brightness, pattern and length of each cue, then play the show with one tap. Work in seconds, or by BPM and note values. Copy and paste cues, repeat groups, pause and jump during playback, and add a start delay with a countdown beep. ■ Two lightsticks on separate lines (Plus) Connect two lightsticks and give each its own show with a score's Line 1 and Line 2. Swap which one is Line 1 on the connection screen; playback shows both colors and timelines side by side. Single-line scores send the same show to every connected lightstick. ■ Play in sync with music (Plus) Link a song from your music library to a score to play music and lights in sync. "Check BPM" analyzes the whole song for its exact tempo, which you can apply to the score. ■ Auto-generate scores from music (Plus) Analyze a song to create a light show that follows its structure. Choose the range to analyze, then edit the result in the editor. ■ Setlists for full shows (Plus) Arrange scores in song order as a "setlist" and play a whole concert automatically, with adjustable gaps between scores. ■ Music Reactive Analyzes music in real time as it plays and changes your lightstick's color and brightness to its frequencies and beats. * Song analysis (Check BPM, auto-generation, Music Reactive) works only with songs that are not DRM-protected, so Apple Music streaming tracks cannot be analyzed. ■ Share scores Export scores as JSON files to share them (export requires Plus). Importing works on the free plan too (up to 30 seconds). Two-line scores require version 1.10 or later. ■ Supported devices - FRUITS ZIPPER OFFICIAL FAN LIGHT - KING BLADE X10 V (Color Tuning Mode) - Other BLE-compatible lightsticks (auto-detection available) Unlisted devices may also work: auto-detection tests command patterns to find one that fits. ■ Free features - Connect and control one lightstick (including Rainbow) - Lighting patterns - Create and edit scores (up to 5, 30 seconds each) - Create and edit BPM-mode scores - Music Reactive ■ Subscription - Plus: ¥100/month in Japan (local pricing elsewhere, shown before purchase), with a 2-week free trial - Unlocks two lightsticks on separate lines, setlists, unlimited scores (no length limit), score export, music-synced playback with Check BPM, and auto-generated scores - The free trial converts to a paid subscription when it ends - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase - Renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage or cancel in the Settings app > Apple ID > Subscriptions Note: - This app is not an official app of any lightstick manufacturer - A BLE-compatible lightstick is required separately - Compatibility with all BLE lightsticks is not guaranteed Terms of Use (EULA): https://lscon.pages.dev/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://lscon.pages.dev/en/privacy.html
ZICO Official Light Stick
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[Key Features] 1. Connect Light Stick You can connect to the Official Light Stick using Bluetooth. With the Light Stick turned off, press and hold the buttons on the Light Stick handle simultaneously for 2 seconds to enter Bluetooth Mode. (The Light Stick will blink blue.) Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the Light Stick. 2. Concert Mode You can check information about upcoming concerts and whether pairing is required. Enjoy a variety of Light Stick patterns linked to the stage during concerts. 3. Light Stick Update You can update your Official Light Stick to the latest version. [Precautions When Attending a Concert] - For concerts that do not require pairing, the Light Stick will automatically light up if you turn it on before the concert begins. - For concerts that require pairing, refer to the separate concert guide, register the concert information in the app's [Concert Mode] menu, and then pair with the Light Stick. - Always keep your Light Stick firmware up to date. If an update is required, a separate announcement will be made via official channels. - On-site congestion on the day of the concert may delay the firmware update and pairing speed or cause them to fail. Please complete the firmware update and pairing before coming to the concert venue. - Replace old batteries with new alkaline batteries before using your Light Stick. (three AAA batteries) - Using old batteries without replacing them with new ones may cause the Light Stick to fade, or flash in different colors then go off during the concert. Please prepare extra batteries. - The Light Stick will remain paired during the concert even if the batteries are replaced, and the light effect will continue automatically. [App Access Permissions] The following are required for the app to run smoothly. Select [Allow] when permissions are requested. - Bluetooth : Required to connect and control the Light Stick. - Location : Used as a reference to provide app services, data will not be stored. - Photo : Required to save and load a code image. - Storage : Required to store data necessary for app usage. You can change permissions in [Settings] > [Apps] or [Applications].
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZICO Official Light Stick at none against Lightstick Controller's 1. Lightstick Controller's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Lightstick Controller sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. ZICO Official Light Stick asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lightstick Controller ships an update weekly, ZICO Official Light Stick every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Lightstick Controller | ZICO Official Light Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | mitsutoshi yonezawa | HYBE Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Lightstick Controller
- Single Plan14 Days trial$0.491 Month
ZICO Official Light Stick
No in-app purchases
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