Comparison

LiPHY vs Ember Touch

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

Ember Touch

This application enhances red light therapy sessions with smart features. It offers remote power control, customizable modes, and real-time feedback for precise and convenient treatments. Achieve better skin health, pain relief, and anti-aging results.

Highlights
  • Remote power control
  • Customizable treatment modes
  • Ultrasonic distance detection
  • Real-time dose feedback
  • Smart wellness integration
Features
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Welcome to the EmberTouch App. The EmberTouch App helps you experience the benefits of red light therapy in a smarter and easier way. With features including remote power control, customizable modes, ultrasonic distance detection, and real-time dose feedback, you can enjoy a more precise and convenient treatment every time. Whether you want to relieve pain, improve skin health, or reduce signs of aging, EmberTouch makes red light therapy part of your daily routine. Our devices deliver a gentle, effective, and intelligent treatment experience. Embrace a new way to combine technology and wellness for better results in a simple, modern, and connected way.

Screenshots

LiPHY1 screens
Ember Touch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LiPHY at monthly against Ember Touch's every 3 months. LiPHY also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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

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, Ember Touch every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LiPHY versus Ember Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiPHYEmber Touch
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBabar HussainHY AGRICULTURE WHOLESALE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

LiPHY

No in-app purchases

None

Ember Touch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiPHY free?
LiPHY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ember Touch free?
Ember Touch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiPHY or Ember Touch have ads?
Neither LiPHY nor Ember Touch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiPHY or Ember Touch?
LiPHY ships an update monthly, and Ember Touch every 3 months. Most recently, LiPHY was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ember Touch on October 30, 2026.

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