Steamlinx vs Sunlighten
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Steamlinx
Control your MrSteam steam shower remotely from your mobile device. Easily turn the shower on or off, and set your desired temperature and duration for a perfectly prepared experience.
- Remote steam shower control
- On/Off functionality
- Temperature setting
- Duration setting
- Compatibility with all MrSteam controls
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SteamLinx enables you to control your MrSteam steam shower from your mobile device. Turn your MrSteam steam shower on or off and set the temperature and duration so that your steam shower will be ready when you are. Works with ALL MrSteam Steam Shower controls, including: iSteam3, AirTempo, iTempo and iTempoPlus Controls.
Sunlighten
Optimize your well-being with this app, designed to enhance your light therapy and sauna experiences. Create personalized wellness programs, track sessions in real-time, and control your devices remotely for a seamless health journey.
- Science-based wellness programs
- Personalized program creation
- Real-time session tracking
- Remote sauna control (Wi-Fi)
- Audio and lighting management
- Red light therapy panel programs
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Take your wellness journey to the next level with the Sunlighten app, designed to enhance your Sunlighten sauna and Sunlighten RED Light Therapy Panel experience and optimize your well-being. Stay in control, feel your best, and enjoy the full potential of Sunlighten products. Key Features: • Science-based wellness programs designed to help you reach your health goals. • Create your own personalized programs. • Real-time session tracking. • Schedule your sauna sessions to build a routine. • Remote sauna control for compatible connected saunas • Manage your sauna's audio and lighting settings. • Get the most of our your RED Light Therapy Panel with over 20 scientifically optimized programs and guidance from the leaders in light therapy. Owners of mPulse saunas and RED Light Therapy Panels can enjoy full access to all app features, while owners of Amplify, Signature, and Solo Rise models can take advantage of convenient audio control. Stay connected for exciting updates as we continue to enhance your Sunlighten experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sunlighten at 2.7 against Steamlinx's 1.1. Sunlighten also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 4%). Steamlinx's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sunlighten holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 205 and 88 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Steamlinx's written reviews are positive against 20% of Sunlighten's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steamlinx | Sunlighten |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.1 (205 ratings) | 2.7 (88 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 3.6% of reviews | 19.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 205 — better | 88 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sussman Automatic Corp | Sunlighten Inc |
Customer experience
Steamlinx
Sunlighten
User reviews
Steamlinx
From 205 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
Room to improve
- 🐛 Consistently buggy and non-functional
- 💤 Extremely limited functionality
- ⏱️ Significant lag and delays
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity
Sunlighten
From 88 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Customizable programs
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 👍 Enhances sauna experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable app connectivity
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🐛 Inconsistent scheduling and remote start
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 👎 Limited remote functionality
Bugs and requests
Steamlinx
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently crashes or freezes
- Fails to connect to steam unit
- Controls do not consistently work as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Integrate with smart home features (music, lighting, etc.)
- Provide more granular control over steam settings
- Improve responsiveness and reliability of the app
Sunlighten
Reported bugs
4 issues- App fails to connect to sauna
- Scheduled programs not running as expected
- Inconsistent lighting controls
- Tablet frequently restarts or loses connection
Requested features
4 requests- Remote start and preheat capability
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better integration between app and sauna
- More customization options
In-app purchases
Steamlinx
No in-app purchases
Sunlighten
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Steamlinx free?
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