TuN Mobile vs Shadow Caster Lighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TuN Mobile
Control and configure compatible JL Audio DSP amplifiers using your iPad. The app offers a clear interface optimized for specific products and includes a simulation mode for offline setup. Requires a Bluetooth accessory for connection.
- Configure JL Audio DSP amplifiers
- Bluetooth LE connection
- Product-specific user interface
- Simulation mode for offline setup
- Compatible with VXi and MVi amplifiers
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Use your iPad to set up and command the complete DSP feature set of a compatible JL Audio DSP-based amplifier, via Bluetooth LE connection. TüN™ automatically recognizes a compatible JL Audio product and offers a clear user interface optimized for that specific product. A simulation mode is included to simulate any product or perform offline setup. TüN™ Mobile 3.1 is compatible with JL Audio VXi and MVi amplifiers. It is not compatible with FiX™ or TwK™ processors. Important: requires a VXi-BTC Bluetooth® Communicator accessory connected to VXi or MVi amplifier or hub
Shadow Caster Lighting
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Controlling your boat Lighting just got even better! Control all of the lights on your boat with the Shadow-Caster lighting controller and IOS device. Unlike most boat lighting brands, Shadow-Caster has an innovative approach to marine LED lighting. The Shadow-Caster app gives you complete control over your underwater, above water, and accent lighting. This app is compatible with the Light Commander PLUS V2, which connects to your phone with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This app allows you to: -Change the colors of each light on your boat -Adjust the brightness -Sync your music with the lights on your boat -Group the settings to create a scene for future use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow Caster Lighting at every 2 months against TuN Mobile's every 6 months. Shadow Caster Lighting also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
TuN Mobile ships an update every 6 months, Shadow Caster Lighting every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TuN Mobile | Shadow Caster Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin | Shadow-caster Led Lighting LLC |
In-app purchases
TuN Mobile
No in-app purchases
Shadow Caster Lighting
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TuN Mobile free?
Is Shadow Caster Lighting free?
Do TuN Mobile or Shadow Caster Lighting have ads?
Which is updated more often, TuN Mobile or Shadow Caster Lighting?
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