Comparison

Lightstick Controller vs Lightstick Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Lightstick Remote

Features
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Control your lightstick straight from your iPhone or iPad. Connect over Bluetooth and pick any color yourself, or let the stick move with the music. COLOR MODE • Spin the color wheel to pick any color • Six presets: pink, purple, blue, turquoise, orange and white • Set the intensity with the brightness slider CONCERT MODE • The microphone listens to the music around you • Your lightstick pulses with the bass and changes color on every beat • Your choice: brightness driven by the music, or fixed manually MORE • See your lightstick's battery level • Works on iPhone and iPad, from iOS 15 • No account, no ads - audio is processed on-device only and never leaves your phone • Demo mode: try every feature without a lightstick Compatible with the KATSEYE lightstick (Bluetooth). This app is an independent fan project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by KATSEYE or HYBE.

Screenshots

Lightstick Controller4 screens
Lightstick Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lightstick Remote at none against Lightstick Controller's 1. Lightstick Controller's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightstick Controller ships an update weekly, Lightstick Remote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Lightstick Controller versus Lightstick Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightstick ControllerLightstick Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermitsutoshi yonezawaDutch Integrated Systems

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lightstick Controller

Subscriptions1
  • Single Plan14 Days trial$0.491 Month
None

Lightstick Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightstick Controller free?
Lightstick Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lightstick Remote free?
Lightstick Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lightstick Controller or Lightstick Remote have ads?
Neither Lightstick Controller nor Lightstick Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightstick Controller or Lightstick Remote?
Lightstick Controller ships an update weekly, and Lightstick Remote every 4 weeks. Most recently, Lightstick Controller was updated on October 20, 2026 and Lightstick Remote on October 11, 2026.

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