Comparison

SyncGlow vs Concert Lume

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

Head to head
About

SyncGlow

Features
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Everyone already has a phone in their pocket - why not turn them into art? SyncGlow transforms every screen in the room into a synchronized light show, creating crowd-wide visuals powered by real-time beat detection. One phone controls the party, and every other phone becomes part of the display - no extra hardware needed. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Create a Party: One phone becomes the master, detecting the music's BPM in real time using the microphone. β€’ Join the Party: Other phones on the same Wi-Fi network discover and join automatically. β€’ Watch the Magic: Every screen displays the same synchronized visual effect, perfectly in time with the beat. 40+ VISUAL EFFECTS Choose from a stunning library of effects: plasma, kaleidoscope, aurora, fireworks, galaxy, matrix rain, liquid metal, fractals, and many more. Every effect responds to the music in real time. PERFECT FOR β€’ Concerts & live shows β€’ House parties & DJ sets β€’ Dance floors & clubs β€’ Group events & festivals β€’ Silent discos β€’ Team building & art installations FEATURES β€’ Real-time BPM detection via microphone β€’ 40+ shader effects across 8 categories β€’ Automatic device discovery on local network β€’ Sub-millisecond clock synchronization between devices β€’ Full color palette control with live color picker β€’ Works with unlimited connected phones β€’ No account required, no sign-up β€’ No internet connection needed - works entirely on local Wi-Fi SYNCGLOW PRO Unlock the full effect library with a one-time purchase. Free users get access to a curated set of effects to try before upgrading. Put the phone down, look up, and enjoy the moment together in the glow of the party.

About

Concert Lume

Features
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Experience music with light. Concert Lume transforms your smartphone into a dynamic, glowing canvas of color. The colors change in time with the music at lightning speed, while the brightness intelligently adjusts to the volume. When the beats are loud, your display glows at full intensity; during quiet passages, it dims to create a moody atmosphere. With just a single device, you can create a truly special atmosphere at parties, concerts, or at home. When multiple people use Concert Lume at the same time, the app unleashes its true magic thanks to our perfected synchronization. The colors change on all smartphones in exact sync. This turns many displays into a breathtaking, collective light show that delivers the ultimate stadium experience. Whether at a concert, a festival, a party, or a cozy evening at home: Concert Lume is ready to use right away and intentionally easy to operate. Launch the app, set up your smartphone or hold it up, and enjoy the light show. Highlights: β€’ NEW: Dynamic brightness. The display literally breathes in time with the song’s volume β€’ Lightning-fast and atmospheric color changes that match the music β€’ Perfectly synchronized light show across multiple devices simultaneously β€’ Works with just a single smartphone β€’ Ideal for concerts, festivals, and parties β€’ Cozy ambient lighting for your home β€’ No complicated setup required β€’ Try it for free β€’ Full version with full display area β€’ One-time in-app purchase with no subscription In the free version, you can test the light show right away. After a brief full-screen preview, the app remains usable with a reduced color area. With the full version, you permanently unlock the entire display area.

Screenshots

SyncGlow4 screens
Concert Lume4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SyncGlow at 15.1 against Concert Lume's 17.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. SyncGlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Concert Lume sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SyncGlow ships an update every 9 days, Concert Lume weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SyncGlow versus Concert Lume: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyncGlowConcert Lume
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiutauras RazmaRico Thomanek

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SyncGlow

One-time1
  • SyncGlow Pro$3.99
1 purchases

Concert Lume

One-time1
  • Concert Lume Full Access$1.99

Questions

Is SyncGlow free?
SyncGlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Concert Lume free?
Concert Lume is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SyncGlow or Concert Lume have ads?
Neither SyncGlow nor Concert Lume shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SyncGlow or Concert Lume?
SyncGlow ships an update every 9 days, and Concert Lume weekly. Most recently, SyncGlow was updated on October 25, 2026 and Concert Lume on October 25, 2026.

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