Comparison

LC Installer vs Checking In

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

Head to head
About

LC Installer

This app allows users to scan and organize smart lighting devices. Device information is then sent to a platform for free, remote commissioning. It's designed for setting up lighting control systems.

Highlights
  • Scan and organize devices
  • Multi-site support
  • Multi-gateway support
  • Assign devices to rooms
  • Assign device zone names
  • Create installation notes
Features
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Use the Installer App to scan and organize Lightcloud Devices. The Device information is then seamlessly sent to RAB for free, remote commissioning. It’s really that simple. Features • Multi-Site • Multi-Gateway • Assign Devices to Rooms • Assign Device Zone Names • Assign Dimmers to Controllers • Create Installation Notes The Installer App is for setting up / commissioning a Lightcloud system. For lighting controls and management, please use the Lightcloud App.

About

Checking In

This app allows couples to share their current emotions with each other through simple emoji updates. Receive real-time notifications when your partner shares their feelings, fostering connection and understanding in a private and secure environment.

Highlights
  • Share emotions with emojis
  • Real-time partner notifications
  • Private CloudKit database
  • Customizable emojis
  • Secure pairing and unpairing
Features
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Enjoy Checking In and sharing your emotions with your partner with a simple, quick, liquid glass interface Features: * 100% free forever. Tips are optional and always appreciated :) * No ads, no popups, no prompts to review the app, no data collection, no analytics. I created this app for myself and I don't enjoy being bothered so I'm not going to bother anyone else. If I ever stop working on this app, I will open source it * Update your partner about how you're currently feeling with just an emoji or an emoji and an emotion. Use one of the predefined emojis or add your own as part of your Check In * Real time notifications whenever your partner updates how they're feeling * Private and Secure by design. Your Check In information is stored in your private CloudKit database which only you can access. Your partner is only allowed to see your Check In information when you pair with them, and you can unpair at any time to revoke access FAQ: Q: How can I support you? A: Tip Jar :) Q: Can I submit a feature request? A: Feel free to email me at the email below and I'll get back to you :) Email: alexpyginapps@gmail.com

Screenshots

LC Installer4 screens
Checking In4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LC Installer at none against Checking In's 3. LC Installer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Checking In's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Checking In sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. LC Installer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LC Installer against 5.0 for Checking In. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LC Installer ships an update every 4 months, Checking In every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LC Installer versus Checking In: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLC InstallerChecking In
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRAB Lighting IncAlexander Pygin

Customer experience

LC Installer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Checking In

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LC Installer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Checking In

One-time3
  • Coffee Tip$4.99
  • Coffee Date Tip$9.99
  • Lunch Date Tip$19.99

Questions

Is LC Installer free?
LC Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Checking In free?
Checking In is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LC Installer or Checking In?
LC Installer and Checking In are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do LC Installer or Checking In have ads?
Neither LC Installer nor Checking In shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LC Installer or Checking In?
LC Installer ships an update every 4 months, and Checking In every 5 days. Most recently, LC Installer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Checking In on October 31, 2026.

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