# iLighting vs PlantWave

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlantWave at 65% against iLighting's 0%. PlantWave also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (57 vs 10). iLighting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlantWave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iLighting asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlantWave holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlantWave has 57 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of iLighting's written reviews are positive against 65% of PlantWave's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLighting | PlantWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilighting/id1044934360/reviews) | **[4.3 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantwave/id1509782226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 4 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [桂标 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/985954900) | [Data Garden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311033869) |

## What reviewers say

### iLighting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilighting/id1044934360)

Control your smart lights with your phone. Change colors, sync with music, set timers, and control lights remotely via Bluetooth. This basic version supports one light, with future updates planned for multi-light management.

**Highlights:** Customizable RGB color changes, Music-synced light effects, Remote on/off control (0-120m range), Scheduled lighting timers, Play music from phone via Bluetooth

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlantWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plantwave/id1509782226)

This app allows you to listen to music generated by plants through a connected device or from a global network of other users. You can customize the instrumentation and use the experience for relaxation and mindfulness.

**Highlights:** Listen to plant music, Stream from global network, Choose instrument groups, Relaxation tool, Mindfulness aid

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlantWave Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| PlantWave Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| PlantWave Plus (Annual) | $34.99 | per year |
| PlantWave Pro (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLighting free?

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

### Is PlantWave free?

PlantWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iLighting or PlantWave?

PlantWave is rated higher. iLighting averages 1.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PlantWave averages 4.3 from 57 ratings.

### Do iLighting or PlantWave have ads?

Neither iLighting nor PlantWave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iLighting or PlantWave?

iLighting ships an update every 5 weeks, and PlantWave every 5 weeks. Most recently, iLighting was updated on June 1, 2026 and PlantWave on September 7, 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.*