Comparison

Solar Light Control vs Biolumos

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

Biolumos

Features
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Use the app to configure session presets, adjust output level, select pulse frequency, set timers, and manage local device connectivity over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The app is designed for quick setup, straightforward control, and reliable everyday operation with the connected hardware. Features: Configure reusable session presets Adjust output level and pulse frequency Set session duration and start sessions remotely Manage device connection over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi View device status such as battery and firmware version Update firmware over the air when available Biolumos focuses on local device control and session customization. Core app usage does not require a cloud account.

Screenshots

Solar Light Control3 screens
Biolumos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Biolumos at every 2 months against Solar Light Control's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solar Light Control ships an update every 5 months, Biolumos every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Solar Light Control versus Biolumos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar Light ControlBiolumos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFirst Light Technologies LtdIlya Borisov

In-app purchases

None

Solar Light Control

No in-app purchases

None

Biolumos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solar Light Control free?
Solar Light Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Biolumos free?
Biolumos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solar Light Control or Biolumos have ads?
Neither Solar Light Control nor Biolumos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar Light Control or Biolumos?
Solar Light Control ships an update every 5 months, and Biolumos every 2 months. Most recently, Solar Light Control was updated on September 14, 2026 and Biolumos on October 8, 2026.

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