Comparison

Nanoleaf vs parentli

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

Head to head
About

Nanoleaf

Control and customize your smart lighting with this app. Design layouts, set schedules, and explore community-created scenes. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Virtual Layout Assistant
  • One-touch RGB presets
  • Custom dynamic Scene creation
  • Scheduling and automations
  • Voice command integration
  • Community Scene discovery
Features
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Design, set up, manage, and control your Nanoleaf lights all in one place. From the virtual Layout Assistant, to one-touch RGB presets, to full in-depth customization like you’ve never seen before, prepare for a lighting experience that is Smarter by Design. Simple Control Use the App to scan your lights’ pairing code and get set up in seconds, then enjoy your smart light-switch. Remotely turn your lights on and off, adjust brightness (trust us they go BRIGHT), and select your color Scenes from anywhere within your home. Group your lights together for joint control with Group Scenes (because we love a team player), or segment by room to keep your lights as organized as you wish your life could be. Complete Customization Create custom dynamic Scenes by selecting palettes and colors with the intuitive color wheel, adjusting ratios, and choosing animated motions. Try vibrant RGB hues to set a total vibe, or put the “fun” in functional lighting with the whole range of white color temperatures. Advanced Automations Set Schedules to automate your daily lighting needs, from gentle morning light-alarms, to gradually dimming nightly reminders that Holy **** it’s 2AM again, you need to wake up in 4 hours, PLEASE go to sleep. Now You’re Talking Connect your lights with your smart home assistant (HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Samsung SmartThings) and use voice commands to control them hands-free. Just say “Hey Siri, turn on my TGIF” Scene” and instantly enter full relaxation-mode at the end of a long week. Join the Community Explore the App’s “Discover” tab for a huge collection of incredible Scenes created by users like you. Well, like you, just more creative. But if you too are the creative type, share your own Scenes and show the community what you’ve got! There are endless Scenes to discover for every mood and occasion, all the way from “Ho Ho Holidays” to “Netflix and Chill”. + More With a virtual AR Layout Assistant, curated Scenes and Playlists, Cloud Control (requires Apple home hub), and additional product information, the Nanoleaf App really is your smart lighting one-stop-shop. The Nanoleaf App supports all Nanoleaf manufactured products including by not limited to: Light Panels, Canvas, Shapes, Essentials, Elements, Lines, Blocks, Sense+ Smart Switch and Matter Wi-Fi products. Enjoy it today on the ever superior iOS operating system.

About

parentli

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Becoming a parent is beautiful - but it can often feel isolating and exhausting. Parentli is an affirmation app designed specifically for new parents. It provides psychological support for those moments of sleep deprivation, uncertainty, or feeling overwhelmed. The concept is intentionally simple: open the app, take a breath, and keep going. Born out of personal need: As a new mom and dad without a local family support network, we often felt the lack of daily encouragement. Parentli closes that gap - digitally and available whenever you need it. Core Features • Affirmations for parents: Content designed specifically for your daily life as a parent. • Offline-First & Privacy: No login required—all your data stays safely on your device. • Breathing Exercises: Read your affirmations mindfully and take a moment to breathe. • Favorites: Save the affirmations that resonate with you most. Parentli Premium We offer an optional Premium version—available as a subscription or a one-time purchase. With Parentli Premium, you get: • Targeted Support: Instead of general affirmations, choose exactly what is weighing on you and receive content tailored to that feeling. • Access to All Categories: From sleep deprivation and overwhelm to loneliness. • Expanded Library: Access to a continuously growing collection of affirmations. • Home & Lock Screen Widgets: Your daily encouragement - right there when you unlock your iPhone. • Personalization: Customize the look of the app with various fonts. Subscriptions & Purchases Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. One-time purchases are charged once and unlock Premium permanently. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nanoleaf4 screens
parentli3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nanoleaf at none against parentli's 3. On price, update cadence, ads 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. parentli sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Nanoleaf asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nanoleaf ships an update every 10 days, parentli every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nanoleaf versus parentli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNanoleafparentli
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (45K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings45K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB61 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperNanoleafDominic Huang

Bugs and requests

Nanoleaf

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Lights randomly disconnecting
  • Firmware updates failing or bricking devices
  • Scenes not syncing properly across devices
  • App crashes on launch or during use
  • Delayed or unresponsive device controls

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • More intuitive scene creation and management
  • Better integration with other smart home platforms
  • Customizable animation speed and effects
  • Ability to save and restore custom color presets

parentli

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nanoleaf

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

parentli

Subscriptions2
  • Parentli Premium$4.991 Month
  • Parentli Premium (Jährlich)$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Parentli Premium Lebenslang$29.99

Questions

Is Nanoleaf free?
Nanoleaf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is parentli free?
parentli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nanoleaf or parentli have ads?
Neither Nanoleaf nor parentli shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nanoleaf or parentli?
Nanoleaf ships an update every 10 days, and parentli every 5 days. Most recently, Nanoleaf was updated on November 12, 2026 and parentli on November 9, 2026.

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