# ColorfulThunder vs LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: ColorfulThunder at 5.0 against LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile's 3.6. ColorfulThunder also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. ColorfulThunder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ColorfulThunder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ColorfulThunder's written reviews are positive against 58% of LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile's.

ColorfulThunder ships an update every 11 months, LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ColorfulThunder | LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorfulthunder/id721033151/reviews)** | [3.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightlink-lightshows-mobile/id1594605748/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 57.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SIME Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/721033154) | [Steve Sodemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594605750) |

## What reviewers say

### ColorfulThunder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorfulthunder/id721033151)

This experimental instrument uses light and color to create harmonious visual experiences. Connect multiple devices to create shared color canvases and synchronize them for social interaction or to support causes.

**Highlights:** Experimental color instrument, Uses light and color for harmony, Connect multiple iPhones/iPads, Synchronize devices wirelessly, Create and share ColorTunes, Support causes with custom ColorTunes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightlink-lightshows-mobile/id1594605748)

Create custom, song-specific light shows for your Nanoleaf panels by connecting your Spotify Premium account. Experience concert-quality lighting designed by professionals, going beyond basic sound reactivity.

**Highlights:** Custom song-specific light shows, Connects Spotify Premium, Professional lighting designer programming, Works with Nanoleaf Aurora, Canvas, Shapes, and LINES, Immersive concert-quality experience, Beyond sound-reactive or screen mirroring

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LightLink Premium | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ColorfulThunder free?

ColorfulThunder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile free?

LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ColorfulThunder or LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile?

ColorfulThunder is rated higher. ColorfulThunder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile averages 3.6 from 31 ratings.

### Do ColorfulThunder or LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile have ads?

Neither ColorfulThunder nor LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ColorfulThunder or LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile?

ColorfulThunder ships an update every 11 months, and LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile every 6 months. Most recently, ColorfulThunder was updated on October 23, 2026 and LIGHTLINK Lightshows Mobile on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*