# ALC® Connect Plus vs Sight Bulb

The clearest difference is ads: ALC® Connect Plus at none against Sight Bulb's shown. ALC® Connect Plus also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Sight Bulb's advantage is rating (2.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (211 vs 11). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sight Bulb holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sight Bulb has 211 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ALC® Connect Plus's written reviews are positive against 10% of Sight Bulb's.

ALC® Connect Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Sight Bulb every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ALC® Connect Plus | Sight Bulb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alc-connect-plus/id1208329548/reviews) | **[2.7 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-bulb/id1662795157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **211** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **10.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 99 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JSW PACIFIC CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/999731327) | [Continuum Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511066909) |

## What reviewers say

### ALC® Connect Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alc-connect-plus/id1208329548)

Monitor your home's security status remotely. Receive instant notifications for intrusions and control smart home devices like lights and sirens. Automate actions based on events or schedules for enhanced convenience and peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Real-time security status updates, Intrusion notifications, Remote system arming, Smart device control (lights, sirens), Customizable automation scenarios, Scheduled device operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sight Bulb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sight-bulb/id1662795157)

Monitor your home and family remotely with live HD video streaming and two-way audio. Receive instant motion alerts and review recorded video history to stay connected and secure.

**Highlights:** HD Live Streaming, Two-Way Audio, Motion Alerts, Home/Away Assist, Camera Sharing, Video History

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great concept/idea
- 👍 Camera follows movement
- 👍 Decent video quality
- 👍 Loud siren
- 👍 Pan and zoom capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 App frequently offline
- 🐛 Cannot connect to WiFi
- 🐛 No notifications
- 🐛 Difficult to set up

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App is often offline
- Cannot connect to WiFi
- No notifications received
- Account creation fails

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple users on one account
- Improve notification reliability for iPhones
- Add option to adjust siren volume
- Fix light timer glitch
- Improve motion tracking accuracy for humans


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ALC® Connect Plus free?

ALC® Connect Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sight Bulb free?

Sight Bulb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ALC® Connect Plus or Sight Bulb?

Sight Bulb is rated higher. ALC® Connect Plus averages 2.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Sight Bulb averages 2.7 from 211 ratings.

### Do ALC® Connect Plus or Sight Bulb have ads?

Sight Bulb shows ads; ALC® Connect Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, ALC® Connect Plus or Sight Bulb?

ALC® Connect Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sight Bulb every 2 weeks. Most recently, ALC® Connect Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sight Bulb on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*