Comparison

PenlaSync vs SyncPlay

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

Head to head
About

PenlaSync

Features
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Your iPhone is about to become the brightest thing at the concert. Right after your favorite artist. PenlaSync turns your phone into a powerful, BPM-synced penlight for concerts, live events, and fan meetups. No forgotten glow sticks. No wrong colors. Just pure, perfectly timed light for the artist you love. --- WHY FANS LOVE PENLASYNC --- BEAT-SYNCED FLASH PATTERNS Set your BPM and choose from 4 light modes: Solid, Flash, Fade, and Strobe. Your light pulses with the music, creating that stadium-wide wave of color that gives everyone chills. 8 QUICK COLORS + CUSTOM PICKER Tap to switch between 8 preset colors instantly. Need your bias's exact member color? The custom color picker lets you match it down to the pixel. SAVE COLOR PRESETS Create and save color profiles for different artists, groups, or songs. When the setlist changes, you're ready in a single tap. BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Dial it down during the MC segment. Crank it up for the encore. You're in full control of your light, your way. --- PERFECT FOR --- - K-pop concerts and fan events - J-pop and idol live shows - Music festivals and arena tours - Fan meetups and viewing parties - Theater, musicals, and stage events - Anyone who forgot their glow stick at home --- THE CONCERT EXPERIENCE YOU DESERVE --- There's nothing like being part of a sea of light, thousands of fans moving together in perfect rhythm for the artist they love. PenlaSync puts that power in your pocket. No batteries to replace. No bulky gear to carry. Just open the app, pick your color, set your BPM, and light up the night. Your light. Their stage. One unforgettable moment.

About

SyncPlay

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SyncPlay is a professional video synchronization app designed to play videos perfectly in sync across multiple iPads. Built specifically for stage productions, theater, live events, and exhibitions where precise timing is critical. Unlike standard streaming apps, SyncPlay does not stream video data. Instead, it relies on locally stored video files on each device, transmitting only precise timing signals (Play, Pause, Seek) over the local network. This ensures frame-accurate synchronization with absolutely zero streaming buffering. β–  Key Features Completely Offline: No internet connection required. Works seamlessly with any local Wi-Fi router. Auto-Correction (Heartbeat): If network interference causes a slight delay, the heartbeat mechanism automatically snaps the guest video back to the precise host timeline within seconds. Host & Guest System: Control everything from one "Host" iPad, while all "Guest" iPads follow instantly. Blackout (B.O.): One-tap blackout button for theatrical transitions. Audio Safety: Guest devices are forcibly muted to prevent audio echoing in professional sound environments. β–  Pricing Tiers [Free Version] Access to Room A only. Connect up to 2 Guests per Host (3 devices total). [SyncPlay Pro (One-time Purchase)] Unlock all Rooms (A, B, and C) to prevent interference across multiple adjacent stages. Connect up to 8 Guests per Host (9 devices total). *Note: Only the "Host" device needs to purchase the Pro version. Guest iPads can join Pro rooms using the free version. β–  Best Practices for Live Events For live performances, we highly recommend enabling "Do Not Disturb" and "Guided Access" in your iPad's iOS settings to prevent unexpected notifications or gestures.

Screenshots

PenlaSync4 screens
SyncPlay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PenlaSync at none against SyncPlay's 1. SyncPlay's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SyncPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PenlaSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PenlaSync versus SyncPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPenlaSyncSyncPlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBYNETSUGAR SOUND, K.K.

In-app purchases

None

PenlaSync

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SyncPlay

One-time1
  • SyncPlay Pro Upgrade$5.99

Questions

Is PenlaSync free?
PenlaSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SyncPlay free?
SyncPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PenlaSync or SyncPlay have ads?
PenlaSync shows ads; SyncPlay does not.

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