LotusLanternX vs FlowGate Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LotusLanternX
Control RGB(W) LED strips with your device. Adjust brightness, color, and choose from built-in transition patterns. Experience music and microphone rhythm modes for dynamic lighting effects.
- Control RGB(W) LED strips
- Adjust brightness and color
- Music rhythm function
- Microphone rhythm function
- Built-in transition patterns
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Lotus Lantern BLE 4.0 is an intelligent APP to control RGB(W) LED strip. It can adjust the brightness and color of LED strip, also has the music and microphone rhythm function, and build in many transition patterns of color and brightness.
FlowGate Connect
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FlowGate is a simple, secure access and check-in app for gyms, schools, family centers, sports complexes, restaurants, and small businesses. From the home screen, you can view your access and check-out codes, register for upcoming events, and see a community feed with staff updates. The Parent tab lets you manage your children, message staff, and add trusted adults for pick-up. The Membership tab shows your active memberships, and Profile includes your account and app settings. Note: FlowGate Connect is a customer companion app. All admin tools are web-based and are not available on mobile or Mac at this time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: LotusLanternX at #32 against FlowGate Connect's unranked. LotusLanternX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
LotusLanternX ships an update every 5 weeks, FlowGate Connect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LotusLanternX | FlowGate Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #32 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | shenzhen ELK Technology Co., Ltd. | Jeff Kartheiser |
Bugs and requests
LotusLanternX
Reported bugs
3 issues- Bluetooth connection problems
- Lights randomly turning on/off
- Inconsistent color output
Requested features
4 requests- Custom color and pattern creation
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Ability to play own music
- Improved scheduling options
FlowGate Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LotusLanternX
No in-app purchases
FlowGate Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LotusLanternX free?
Is FlowGate Connect free?
Do LotusLanternX or FlowGate Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, LotusLanternX or FlowGate Connect?
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