Comparison

Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App vs Lightcloud

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

Head to head
About

Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App

Control your home's lights, shades, temperature, and more from anywhere. Personalize keypad buttons, schedule automated scenes, and receive low battery notifications. Requires a Lutron total home control system.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lights, shades, temperature
  • Personalize keypad buttons
  • Schedule automated scenes
  • Geofencing for home automation
  • Adjust Ketra lighting color and brightness
  • Today Widget for quick scene access
  • Low battery notifications
Features
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Control your home's lights, shades, temperature, keypads, and more with your iPhone and iPad. This app requires a Lutron total home control system (RadioRA® 2 or HomeWorks® QS) programmed using the appropriate version of design and programming software along with the Lutron Connect Bridge.* Features: Control from anywhere Control lights, shades, temperature, keypads, and more in the comfort of your home or from anywhere in the world – the office, the airport, the beach – set your home to a comfortable temperature when returning from a trip, ensure lights aren't left on and shades aren't left open while you're away. Personalize your keypad buttons Add, edit, and remove button settings on your own. Make temporary adjustments for special occasions, or permanent changes to match your preferences. Right on schedule Schedule scenes to happen automatically at set times of day, or based on sunrise and sunset. Turn on your porch light at dusk, turn it off at dawn, or open your shades in the morning to wake up with the sun. Geofencing (iPhone only) Receive a notification if you’ve left the lights on after leaving home, then turn them off right from your Today Widget. Ketra Adjust the brightness, color (warm/cool color temperature as well as full color) and Vibrancy with a quick and simple interface. Ketra lighting can transform your home by changing the mood from warm and relaxing to bright and energizing, enhance the details of your home decor, and add color to accent the environment and create a dramatic or festive mood. Today Widget Set your favorite scenes from your home screen using the Today Widget. No need to launch the app. Low Battery Receive low battery indications for battery-powered shades, Pico wireless controls, and Radio Powr Savr sensors to know when it's time to replace their batteries. World Class Support Lutron remains committed to providing you with world class quality and service. Contact us at our 24/7 hotline (800.523.9466). *Design and programming software is available only to qualified installers and is required for initial setup of this application. This application is only compatible with RadioRA 2 (10.0+) and HomeWorks QS (10.0+) and requires the Lutron Connect Bridge. Contact your Lutron dealer for more information. ***Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.***

About

Lightcloud

This app allows remote control of commercial lighting systems, offering features like dimming and scene creation. It aims to optimize energy usage and reduce costs. Free technical support is available for users.

Highlights
  • Remote light control
  • Adjustable dimming
  • Customizable scenes
  • Energy savings up to 68%
  • Unlimited technical support
Features
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Control your lights from anywhere in the world with the Lightcloud app from the experts at RAB Lighting. Lightcloud is a simple and affordable commercial lighting control system that requires no commissioning and comes with a best-in-class 10-year warranty. Features: Dimming Easily adjust light levels in any area of your building. Scenes Quickly create customizable scenes to control multiple lights and make sure your lighting suits your needs. Activate a scene with a single tap in the Lightcloud app. Energy Savings Lightcloud can save you up to 68% on energy costs from lighting. The Lightcloud app is the fastest, easiest way for building occupants to tune the lighting in their space to use only what they need. Support Lightcloud app users can call 844-LIGHTCLOUD for free, unlimited technical support with their Lightcloud system. Requires: Lightcloud Gateway device

Screenshots

Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App4 screens
Lightcloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightcloud at 100% against Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App's 12%. Lightcloud also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App's advantage is ratings volume (169 vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lightcloud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App has 169 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lightcloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App ships an update every 2 months, Lightcloud every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App versus Lightcloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS AppLightcloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (169 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings169 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLutron Electronics co., Inc.RAB Lighting Inc

Customer experience

Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App

All ratings169 ratings
Positive23.7%
Neutral14.2%
Negative62.1%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive11.6%
Neutral12.8%
Negative75.6%

Lightcloud

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes on open (especially with iOS 13+, iPhone 11, iPhone X)
  • App fails to load after returning to it
  • Cannot discover or connect to bridge
  • App becomes unresponsive and requires force close
  • Adjusting state has no timeout, causing app to hang
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  • Lights show incorrect on/off status on app open
  • Bottom rooms in scroll list unreachable
  • Only one icon loads per room on iPad Pro 12
  • Help button crashes the app
  • HomeKit setup code entry screen flashes with error
  • Schedule editing interface too small (two-line display)
  • App requires reinstall to function after 2-3 weeks
  • Connection failures with 'Retry' button requiring manual action
  • App not optimized for iPhone 14 notch and newer screens
  • Status updates very slow or incorrect with cloud sync
  • Scheduled timers fail to execute (lights don't turn on/off)
  • App incompatible with iOS 16 - light status always wrong
  • iPad and iPhone versions have different functionality
  • Remote access functionality broken or unavailable
  • Vacation mode automatically triggers thermostat away mode

Requested features

18 requests
  • One-click scene/mood creation (party lighting, dinner, etc.)
  • Drag-and-drop reordering of favorites and schedules
  • Direct schedule on/off toggle from summary page
  • Ability to edit button names and icons without dealer
  • PC/desktop software for advanced customization
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  • Toggle between 'press' and 'toggle' button types in app
  • Fan control icon and HomeKit support
  • Thermostat HomeKit support for TouchPro devices
  • Native Apple Watch app (independent of phone)
  • Dark mode and customizable color schemes
  • Widget accessibility improvements
  • Siri integration documentation
  • Ring doorbell integration
  • Better iPad layout optimization
  • Haptic feedback on button presses
  • Ability to hide always-on loads from 'Lights On' view
  • More intuitive schedule and mode management
  • Multi-column button layout for larger screens

Lightcloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App

No in-app purchases

None

Lightcloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App free?
Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lightcloud free?
Lightcloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App or Lightcloud?
Lightcloud is rated higher. Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App averages 2.3 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Lightcloud averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App or Lightcloud have ads?
Neither Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App nor Lightcloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App or Lightcloud?
Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App ships an update every 2 months, and Lightcloud every 4 months. Most recently, Lutron RadioRA 2 + HWQS App was updated on October 17, 2026 and Lightcloud on October 15, 2026.

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