Comparison

ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS vs Listen from a Distance

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

Head to head
About

ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS

Control and dim ALS Audio Light Series and Spot X Series devices. Adjust brightness in five steps or turn lights off. Connect multiple lights and devices simultaneously for synchronized operation.

Highlights
  • 5-step dimming (20%-100%)
  • Turn off function
  • Connect up to 4 lights
  • Synchronized control by 2 phones
  • Rename lights
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The App is designed for ALS Audio Light Series and Spot X Series to control and dimming. 1. 5 steps for dimming - 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, 100%. and Turn Off function. 2. One phone connect max 4 lights at same time. 3. One light is simultaneously controlled by max 2 phones and light working status is synchronized. 4. Rename light in phone to easily identify different light.

About

Listen from a Distance

Transform your iPhone into a live remote microphone. Stream audio from your phone's microphone directly to your AirPods or Bluetooth headphones in real-time. Ideal for enhancing audio clarity in various situations, from watching TV to monitoring conversations.

Highlights
  • Live remote microphone functionality
  • Real-time audio streaming to headphones
  • Audio Boost controls
  • Noise Reduction features
  • Equalizer Presets and Manual Sliders
  • Audio Recording
Features
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Hear from a distance! Listen to conversations, TV, lectures or baby sounds from a distance. Monitor your sleeping baby from another room. The Listen from a Distance app turns your iPhone into a remote microphone and live sound amplifier that streams sound directly to AirPods or Bluetooth headphones. Listen from a Distance lets you place your phone near the sounds you want to hear and stream audio directly to your headphones in real time. Whether you're watching TV, following a conversation across the room, listening during a meeting, following a TV program from another room, or audio monitoring your baby, Hear Clear helps bring distant audio closer. Hear Clearly From Anywhere Simply connect your AirPods or Bluetooth headphones, tap Listen, and place your phone near the sound source. Your iPhone becomes a wireless microphone that streams live audio directly to your ears. The Listen from a Distance app is perfect for: • Watching TV without turning up the volume • Following conversations across the room • Listening during lectures and presentations • Monitoring your baby from another room • Hearing speakers more clearly in meetings • Keeping track of important sounds around the home Live Audio Streaming Listen from a Distance captures sound through your device's microphone and delivers it to your connected headphones with minimal delay. Place your phone: • Near a television • On a conference table • Close to a speaker or lecturer • Beside a crib or monitor area • Across the room during conversations Then listen privately through your Bluetooth headphones. Customize your listening experience with: • Audio Boost controls — limited free access up to 30%; full Boost requires upgrade • Noise Reduction — limited free access up to 25%; full Noise Reduction requires upgrade • Equalizer Presets • Manual Equalizer Sliders — requires upgrade • Audio Recording — requires upgrade. Optimized for: • AirPods • Bluetooth Earbuds • Wireless Headphones Hear from a Distance works wherever you need clearer access to distant sounds. Great for Everyday Use Use Listen from a Distance at home, work, school, or while traveling: • Follow TV dialogue from another room • Listen during meetings and presentations • Hear conversations more clearly • Monitor your baby while you're busy in the kitchen • Keep media volume lower for others nearby • Improve clarity in noisy places Listen from a Distance makes remote listening simple by streaming live audio from your phone directly to your headphones. Important: Listen from a Distance is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.

Screenshots

ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS3 screens
Listen from a Distance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS at none against Listen from a Distance's 1. ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). Listen from a Distance's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Listen from a Distance sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Listen from a Distance has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS ships an update every 6 weeks, Listen from a Distance every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS versus Listen from a Distance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMSListen from a Distance
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (21 ratings)
Number of ratings121 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAEC Lighting Solutions Co., Ltd.Ronald Lumor

Customer experience

ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Listen from a Distance

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Listen from a Distance

One-time1
  • Hear Clear Pro$3.99

Questions

Is ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS free?
ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Listen from a Distance free?
Listen from a Distance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS or Listen from a Distance?
ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS is rated higher. ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Listen from a Distance averages 4.6 from 21 ratings.
Do ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS or Listen from a Distance have ads?
Neither ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS nor Listen from a Distance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS or Listen from a Distance?
ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Listen from a Distance every 4 weeks. Most recently, ADVANCED LIGHTING SYSTEMS was updated on November 2, 2026 and Listen from a Distance on November 5, 2026.

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