Lumos Controls vs Plexilent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lumos Controls
This app simplifies the management and automation of smart lighting networks for enterprises. It allows for easy configuration, group automation, and building management, making lighting controls intuitive and future-ready.
- Simplify lighting network commissioning
- Intuitive configuration and automation
- Group automation settings
- Building, floor, and zone management
- Device power settings for reporting
- Enterprise security configuration
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The next generation Lumos Controls mobile app is tailor-made for smart enterprises to simplify and redefine lighting experiences. The app is a vital cog of Lumos Controls solution from WiSilica, the leading IoT platform and solution provider. Built on the IoT platform (ARIXA), this future-ready solution comprises the most advanced lighting control devices, intuitive interfaces, and versatile edge/cloud computing. The app simplifies commissioning, configuration and automation of lighting network. Users can use this intuitive app without any additional training, and it comes with features like multilanguage support, group automation settings, building management to manage buildings, floors and zones, device power settings for more accurate reporting, and configuration of gateway supporting enterprise security. The app helps you to: * Make your lighting network future-ready * Breeze through projects * Reap the benefits of Automation Lumos Controls is on a mission to unlock the extraordinary potential of light and give lighting controls life of its own and beyond. The app requires a Lumos Controls ecosystem and compatible smart lighting products. To learn more, visit www.lumoscontrols.com
Plexilent
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Plexilent’s new and improved Smart App takes a big step towards a smart home that reflects users’ unique needs & is easy to navigate. Whether one has a few smart lights or the user is a home enthusiast with dozens of connected devices, the Plexilent Smart app will improve every smart home experience. The Plexilent app works as the commissioning tool & also acts as a remote gateway. Plexilent lighting technology gives a possibility for Plexilent’s partner to implement & develop anything needed for a featured pack lighting control system. Plexient Smart App is built for every modern smartphone & tablet in both Andriod and iOS ecosystems. Features of the App: Switching Luminaires On & Off Dimming Luminaires Changing The Colour Temperature Luminaires & Groups Multi-Admin Support Changing Colour Scenes Timers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Plexilent at every 5 days against Lumos Controls's every 6 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lumos Controls ships an update every 6 weeks, Plexilent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lumos Controls | Plexilent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 200 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wisilica Inc | Plexilent |
In-app purchases
Lumos Controls
No in-app purchases
Plexilent
No in-app purchases
