Comparison

Solar Light Control vs HeatNext

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

Head to head
About

Solar Light Control

Customize and optimize your solar lights after installation. Adjust lighting profiles, motion sensing, and ambient light thresholds. Download performance data and update firmware for enhanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Change lighting profiles
  • Configure motion sensing
  • Adjust ambient light thresholds
  • Download performance data
  • Update firmware
Features
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All solar lights from First Light Technologies arrive pre-configured and do not require user programming to operate. The Solar Light Control App is specifically designed to provide additional customization after installation. Currently available for the WLB, PLB, BFL, SCL2, SCL and IPL solar lights, this app will allow you to do the following: 1. Change the lighting profile - Choose from 11 pre-configured profiles or opt for a time based lighting profile so you can optimize light output for changes in usage patterns or seasons. 2. Configure motion sensing - By default, motion sensing is enabled to conserve power while providing maximum light output when required. The time duration after a light has been activated through motion sensing can be configured or motion sensing can be disabled completely. 3. Adjust ambient light thresholds - Ambient light levels (light from other sources) can affect when solar lights turn on. Once the lights are installed, use the app to change the ambient light thresholds to ensure lights transition at the appropriate time. 4. Download performance data - To assist First Light with further product refinement or to troubleshoot issues, you can download data logs and email them directly to our team. 5. Update firmware - As we continue to evolve the feature set and performance algorithms of our solar lights, you will be able to update your lights to take advantages up these upgrades through the life of the product. Check out www.flt.com for more details on our solar lights and iOS app.

About

HeatNext

Features
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HeatNext is a friendly app that allows you to remotely manage your home heating system using your mobile device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

Solar Light Control3 screens
HeatNext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Solar Light Control at none against HeatNext's 4. HeatNext's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Solar Light Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solar Light Control ships an update every 5 months, HeatNext every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Solar Light Control versus HeatNext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar Light ControlHeatNext
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirst Light Technologies LtdNomnio

In-app purchases

None

Solar Light Control

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HeatNext

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Package$1.991 Month
  • Advanced Package$3.991 Month
  • Plus Package$18.991 Year
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  • Advanced Package$37.991 Year

Questions

Is Solar Light Control free?
Solar Light Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HeatNext free?
HeatNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Solar Light Control or HeatNext have ads?
Neither Solar Light Control nor HeatNext shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar Light Control or HeatNext?
Solar Light Control ships an update every 5 months, and HeatNext every 2 months. Most recently, Solar Light Control was updated on July 9, 2026 and HeatNext on September 15, 2026.

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