Comparison

String Lights 2.0 vs AF On

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

Head to head

About

String Lights 2.0

Control the brightness and create custom lighting scenarios for specific suspension "String Lights" models. This app enhances smart home lighting with scene creation and a Bluetooth mesh signal booster for extended range.

Highlights

Brightness control
Custom scene creation
Individual and group device control
Bluetooth mesh signal booster
Compatibility with specific models

Features

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This version of the APP lets you control the brightness for suspensions "String Lights" designed by Michael Anastassiades, only for items purchased from January 1, 2018. All items purchased before this date can be controlled separately from the previous version. In addition to the light intensity control we have added two new features: Scenes: allows to create lighting scenarios at your own pace for both individual devices or groups of devices with different light intensity within the same environment. Mesh: is a kind of "booster" Bluetooth signal that makes it possible to control all functions of the App, from the unit closest to the control device, until those further away, in cases of multiple installations in very large environments.

About

AF On

Features

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‘AF On-site’ puts the entire package of AF Systems firestop solutions in your hands. Use simple filters to define the characteristics of the discontinuity to be secured (linear joints, cable, pipe or duct penetrations) and choose from the different products available to solve the problem. In just a few clicks you can access certifications, data sheets and installation instructions. Additional features: SHARE  Share solutions with your colleagues and collaborators for more efficient communication. FAVORITES  Save your most common solutions for quick access. NEWS  Stay updated with the latest news from AF Systems.

Screenshots

String Lights 2.04 screens

AF On4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AF On at every 11 days against String Lights 2.0's every 48 months. String Lights 2.0's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). 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

String Lights 2.0 ships an update every 48 months, AF On every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

String Lights 2.0 versus AF On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	String Lights 2.0	AF On
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 48 months	Every 11 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	17.6
Further details — not scored
Size	198 MB	42 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Flos	AF Systems S.p.A.

In-app purchases

None

String Lights 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

AF On

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is String Lights 2.0 free?

String Lights 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is AF On free?

AF On is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do String Lights 2.0 or AF On have ads?

Neither String Lights 2.0 nor AF On shows ads.

Which is updated more often, String Lights 2.0 or AF On?

String Lights 2.0 ships an update every 48 months, and AF On every 11 days. Most recently, String Lights 2.0 was updated on June 1, 2026 and AF On on September 21, 2026.