Comparison

ActiveAhead 2018 vs Ready2Go NLC

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

Head to head
About

ActiveAhead 2018

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The ActiveAhead mobile application allows you to adjust the luminaire parameters of the self-learning, out-of-the-box lighting control solution ActiveAhead. To use this application you must have an approved mobile device, iPhone 4s / iPad 3rd gen onwards, equipped with Bluetooth low energy and one or multiple luminaires supporting the ActiveAhead solution. With this application you can adjust the values of a single luminaire or group of luminaires as well as control the daylight harvesting. The ActiveAhead includes the following features: - Light levels adjustments - Timeouts adjustment - Fade time adjustment - Set parameters to predefined eco and comfort modes or create your own presets. - Group management - Control daylight harvesting and set minimum dimming level - Security settings

About

Ready2Go NLC

Features
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Ready2Go by Inventronics makes Bluetooth NLC Mesh lighting configuration fast, intuitive, and accessible directly from your smartphone. Designed for installers of smart lighting systems, the app simplifies commissioning and helps create reliable, repeatable installations with minimal effort. Ready2Go is an easy-to-use commissioning app for Bluetooth NLC Mesh devices. Its intuitive interface eliminates the need for training or manuals, allowing installers to configure LED drivers, sensors, and smart push buttons quickly and efficiently. With Ready2Go, you can easily customize lighting profiles or select from preconfigured presets to optimize lighting control for any installation. The app provides all the essential functions needed for everyday lighting management while keeping the commissioning process simple and streamlined. Built on the robustness and reliability of the Bluetooth NLC Mesh standard, Ready2Go ensures fast setup and dependable operation, giving installers complete peace of mind. The app is free to download and available in multiple languages.

Screenshots

ActiveAhead 20184 screens
Ready2Go NLC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ActiveAhead 2018 at every 4 months against Ready2Go NLC's every 14 months. Ready2Go NLC's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ActiveAhead 2018 ships an update every 4 months, Ready2Go NLC every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
ActiveAhead 2018 versus Ready2Go NLC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterActiveAhead 2018Ready2Go NLC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months โ€” betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.2 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size39 MB121 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHelvar Ltd.Inventronics s.r.l.

In-app purchases

None

ActiveAhead 2018

No in-app purchases

None

Ready2Go NLC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ActiveAhead 2018 free?
ActiveAhead 2018 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ready2Go NLC free?
Ready2Go NLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ActiveAhead 2018 or Ready2Go NLC have ads?
Neither ActiveAhead 2018 nor Ready2Go NLC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ActiveAhead 2018 or Ready2Go NLC?
ActiveAhead 2018 ships an update every 4 months, and Ready2Go NLC every 14 months. Most recently, ActiveAhead 2018 was updated on September 18, 2026 and Ready2Go NLC on September 13, 2026.

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