Universal RC vs LightApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal RC
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Configure Niko detectors compatible with the universal remote control with lux meter 25323.
LightApp
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By simply touching the device with your smartphone is possible to read and write the configuration. Many control options available such as: - minimum and maximum level - PWM frequency - dimming curve - push button behavior (dimming, sequence, animation) - DALI/DMX parameters (coming soon) - constant current level (coming soon).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LightApp at every 2 months against Universal RC's every 4 months. Universal RC's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Universal RC ships an update every 4 months, LightApp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal RC | LightApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niko n.v. | DALCNET SRL |
In-app purchases
Universal RC
No in-app purchases
LightApp
No in-app purchases
