Comparison

Lite Smarthome Controller vs WOW DB Meter & RTA

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

Head to head
About

Lite Smarthome Controller

Control various smart home devices like lights, dimmers, and curtains remotely. Automate tasks based on time or sunset/sunrise. Requires a specific Smarthome Controller plug.

Highlights
  • Control lights and dimmers
  • Manage heating
  • Operate curtains and blinds
  • Remote access
  • Scheduled tasks
  • Open garage door
Features
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This app has been discontinued since October 2017 and support has been officially dropped since September 2018. Please download the new and improved app version from: https://itunes.apple.com/app/homewizard-lite/id1164066276?mt=8 or search the AppStore for "HomeWizard Lite". --------------------------------------------------------------------- Control your home with the Lite app. Use switches, dimmers, curtains and more. Download the app to try the demo! With the Lite app you can control things in your home. Manage the heating in different rooms with radiator valves, turn of lights while in your bed, dim lights to the perfect atmosphere or close curtains automatically when the sun goes down. Lite gives you comfort at your fingertips. The app requires a ‘Smarthome Controller’ plug (*device) by Smartwares. • Switch lights on and off even when you’re not at home • Dim lights to the perfect atmosphere • Close blinds or curtains an hour before sunset • Heat up individual rooms to a comfortable temperature • Open your garage door from your phone • Create scheduled tasks based on time, sunrise or sunset. The Lite app brings easy comfort to your home.

About

WOW DB Meter & RTA

Features
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WOW DB Meter & RTA turns your iPhone and iPad into a professional-grade acoustic measurement tool and real-time audio spectrum analyzer (RTA). Engineered with precision DSP algorithms and fluid 60 FPS GPU-accelerated graphics, it is the ultimate tool for audio engineers, acoustic consultants, studio musicians, live sound technicians, and car audio enthusiasts. KEY FEATURES: • PRECISION DECIBEL (SPL) METER - Accurate real-time sound pressure level measurement in dB. - Industry-standard frequency weighting curves: dBA (human hearing response), dBC (bass/industrial sound), and dBZ (unweighted flat response). - Configurable response times: Fast (125ms), Slow (1000ms), and Room Impulse (2000ms). - Dynamic analog-style circular gauge with live peak indicator, numerical readout, and minimum / average / maximum dB stats tracking. • REAL-TIME AUDIO ANALYZER (RTA) - High-resolution Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) spectrum analysis with Hann windowing. - Multi-band octave band views: 1/1 Octave (10 ISO standard center bands) and 1/3 Octave (31 precision bands). - Pro 1/6 Octave High-Resolution mode (61 bands) for surgical room mode inspection and feedback suppression. - Continuous spectral curve mode with lingering peak decay indicators. - Interactive touch-to-inspect bar feature displaying exact frequency (Hz) and amplitude (dB). • MULTI-TARGET ACOUSTIC CURVES - Overlay reference acoustic targets directly onto your live RTA to tune speaker systems and home theaters: - Harman Target Curve (+6dB bass shelf) - Studio Flat (Reference calibration) - SMPTE 202M X-Curve (Cinema sound tuning) • BUILT-IN PINK NOISE GENERATOR - Integrated high-fidelity pink noise generator using the Kellet algorithm for room equalization, speaker voicing, and frequency response analysis. - Live output volume attenuation slider. • HARDWARE CALIBRATION & MIC PROFILES - Pre-calibrated hardware profiles optimized for Apple iPhone and iPad internal microphones. - Manual SPL trim adjustment (±15 dB) with one-tap 94.0 dB external calibrator reference mode. • RESPONSIVE STUDIO WORKSPACE - Optimized for both portrait handheld metering and landscape full-screen RTA visualization. - Native iPad split-view and tablet support. DISCLAIMER: WOW DB Meter & RTA is designed as a high-precision acoustic reference and sound tuning aid. It is not intended for use as a legally certified industrial metrology device.

Screenshots

Lite Smarthome Controller3 screens
WOW DB Meter & RTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lite Smarthome Controller at none against WOW DB Meter & RTA's 2. Lite Smarthome Controller also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 15.0). On price 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. WOW DB Meter & RTA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lite Smarthome Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lite Smarthome Controller versus WOW DB Meter & RTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLite Smarthome ControllerWOW DB Meter & RTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartwares Safety & Lighting BVEZ CORP SOFTWARES LTDA

In-app purchases

None

Lite Smarthome Controller

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

WOW DB Meter & RTA

Subscriptions2
  • WOW DB Meter PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PRO Annual (Save 45%)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Lite Smarthome Controller free?
Lite Smarthome Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WOW DB Meter & RTA free?
WOW DB Meter & RTA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lite Smarthome Controller or WOW DB Meter & RTA have ads?
WOW DB Meter & RTA shows ads; Lite Smarthome Controller does not.

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