Comparison

LiPHY vs iPlug

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

Head to head
About

LiPHY

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LiPHY is the next generation VLC (Visible Light Communication) scanning app for your iPhone and iPad. * LiPHY enabled LED lights and drivers can be purchased from our official website. What is VLC? ------------------------------ VLC technology utilizes visible light emanating from light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to transmit information signals wirelessly through the air. These signals can be captured using your smartphone running the LiPHY application by just pointing your phone towards the light source. With LED being widely used in the illumination and display devices, LiPHY is compatible with a wide variety of LED lighting, signages and displays. Why VLC with LiPHY? ------------------------------ Fast • Visible light can be recognized instantly. Even in crowded area, the recognition can be done whenever the light is in the line-of-sight. Secure • Each light can be programmed to a unique identifier which can not be replicated by a third party making this technology very secure. AR Light • Light containing location information can provide Augmented Reality effects via LiPHY. Easy to install • This technology can be easily enabled using our LiPHY LED Driver with your existing LED lights, light boxes and signages. Check out our website to find the suitable hardware to go with your lighting.

About

iPlug

Features
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Iplug is a simple remote intelligent socket app Simple and convenient control of intelligent socket switch Control the socket switch at a fixed time. Don't worry about the problem of continuous power supply. Simple sharing of intelligent socket setting information Iplug是一个简单的远程智能插座应用程序,能实现智能插座开关的简易控制,具有定时功能,且不用担心持续供电的问题,并能分享智能插座设置信息给其他伙伴。

Screenshots

LiPHY1 screens
iPlug3 screens

Verdict

The call

LiPHY and iPlug are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiPHY ships an update monthly, iPlug every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LiPHY versus iPlug: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiPHYiPlug
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.09.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBabar HussainTianlang innovation Technology (Shenzhen) Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

LiPHY

No in-app purchases

None

iPlug

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiPHY free?
LiPHY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPlug free?
iPlug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiPHY or iPlug have ads?
Neither LiPHY nor iPlug shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiPHY or iPlug?
LiPHY ships an update monthly, and iPlug every 3 weeks. Most recently, LiPHY was updated on September 13, 2026 and iPlug on June 1, 2026.

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