Comparison

Lupine Light Control vs TRP CMD

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

Head to head
About

Lupine Light Control

Manage your lighting system directly from your device. Adjust brightness, set custom options, and view detailed information about your lights, including temperature and battery status. Connect your lights easily through a simple pairing process.

Highlights
  • Direct light control
  • Adjustable light levels
  • Set custom extras
  • View light information (temp, battery)
  • Easy device pairing
Features
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With Lupine Light Control, you have full control over your Lighting System. You can - Control the light directly from the app - Adjust the light levels - Set extras - Get information about your light (temperature, battery voltage, current power) To connect the light with Lupine Light Control for the first time you have to: Piko: Open the app, hold the button of the light pressed until the green LED lights up. Light and app will connect automatically. Wilma/Betty: Open the app, hold the button of the light pressed until 5 green LEDs light up. Release the button. Light and app will connect automatically.

About

TRP CMD

Features
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TRP CMD App – Shifting Focus to Control The TRP CMD App is the companion tool for TRP’s electronically controlled systems, built to give riders complete control and customization of their riding experience. Connect wirelessly to your TRP CMD components, keep firmware up to date, and monitor system status in real time. From checking gear position and shift mode to adjusting derailleur trim and viewing battery levels — everything you need is in one place, right at your fingertips. Key Features for TRP VISTAR: - Seamless connection to all VISTAR components - Firmware updates for bar-end unit and rear-derailleur - Real-time display of shift mode, and battery status - Fine-adjustment for derailleur fine-tuning - Flexible button assignment for a customized riding experience - System check for ride-readiness Key Features for TRP E.A.S.I.: - Firmware updates - Built for riders who demand precision. Trusted by mechanics who value control. Shifting focus — with the TRP CMD App.

Screenshots

Lupine Light Control4 screens
TRP CMD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TRP CMD at every 3 months against Lupine Light Control's every 10 months. Lupine Light Control's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lupine Light Control ships an update every 10 months, TRP CMD every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lupine Light Control versus TRP CMD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLupine Light ControlTRP CMD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLupine Lighting Systems GmbHTektro Europe GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Lupine Light Control

No in-app purchases

None

TRP CMD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lupine Light Control free?
Lupine Light Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TRP CMD free?
TRP CMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lupine Light Control or TRP CMD have ads?
Neither Lupine Light Control nor TRP CMD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lupine Light Control or TRP CMD?
Lupine Light Control ships an update every 10 months, and TRP CMD every 3 months. Most recently, Lupine Light Control was updated on July 19, 2026 and TRP CMD on September 22, 2026.

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