LiPHY vs RC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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 โข 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 โข 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 โข Light containing location information can provide Augmented Reality effects via LiPHY. Easy to install โข 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.
RC
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This APP provides install and setting tool for metering.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RC at fortnightly against LiPHY's monthly. LiPHY's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LiPHY ships an update monthly, RC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LiPHY | RC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Babar Hussain | NextDrive Co. |
In-app purchases
LiPHY
No in-app purchases
RC
No in-app purchases









