Aranet Home vs POPLIGHT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aranet Home
Monitor indoor air quality with a unified app for various sensor devices. Track CO2, temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, and radiation levels. Receive smart alerts and analyze historical data with easy-to-read charts.
- Real-time sensor data tracking
- 90-day measurement history
- Customizable home screen widgets
- Data analysis with charts
- Color-coded trend visuals
- Smart alerts and notifications
- Firmware updates
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Bring every Aranet sensor into one simple app. Aranet Home gives you a clear, real-time view of the air quality, so you always know what's happening in the air around you. Supported devices: - Aranet4 – Your indoor air quality go-to, measuring CO₂, temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure. - Aranet2 – A reliable temperature and humidity sensor with long-term data storage and easy app pairing. - Aranet Radiation – Tracks ionizing radiation levels and cumulative exposure for peace of mind. - Aranet Radon Plus – A fast, portable, battery-powered radon monitor that also reads temperature and relative humidity. - Aranet Radon One – A simple, dedicated radon monitor focused on one thing and doing it well. ---------------------------- - Real-time monitoring from every connected sensor, with up to 90 days of measurement history stored for you. - Home screen widgets for an instant glance, any time. - Clear, color-coded charts to make your data easy to read at a glance. - Export your data whenever you need it. - Get notified the moment a sensor's readings enter the red zone. - Receive low-battery warnings Available in: English, German, French, Latvian, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, and Norwegian. Whether you're tracking CO₂ levels in your bedroom, checking radon in your basement, or keeping an eye on humidity throughout your home, Aranet Home app puts all the answers in one place. Learn more about the full Aranet sensor lineup at aranet.com.
POPLIGHT
This app provides a convenient and affordable way to achieve the look of wall lighting without the complexities of traditional installation. It's ideal for renters concerned about damage and homeowners seeking a simpler, less expensive alternative.
- Easy installation
- No mess or expense
- Removable for renters
- Cost-effective for homeowners
- Protects security deposits
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Poplight is the deal wall light for those who want the convenience and look of wall lighting without the hassle, mess, or expense of installing traditional wall sconces. If you rent your space: Poplight won't risk your security deposit and easily removes when it's time to move (plus you can re-install Poplight at your next place). If you own your place: Poplight is easier and less expensive to install than traditional wall sconces.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aranet Home at 84% against POPLIGHT's 7%. Aranet Home also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (629 vs 146). POPLIGHT's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Aranet Home holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 629 and 146 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Aranet Home's written reviews are positive against 7% of POPLIGHT's.
Aranet Home ships an update every 2 months, POPLIGHT every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aranet Home | POPLIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (629 ratings) — better | 1.6 (146 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews — better | 7.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 629 — better | 146 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAF Tehnika AS | Poplight LLC |
Customer experience
Aranet Home
POPLIGHT
User reviews
Aranet Home
From 629 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great device and app
- 🚀 Reliable and accurate
- 📊 Helpful data visualization
- 🔌 Easy to use and setup
- 🌍 Useful for monitoring air quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔌 Limited historical data storage
- 🌓 Lack of dark mode
- 📈 Confusing graph scaling
- 🔍 Missing advanced features
POPLIGHT
From 146 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Cute lights concept
- 👍 Easy setup
- ✅ App works sometimes
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Lights turn off unexpectedly
- 🐛 App is not intuitive
- 🐛 Controls are not easily accessible
Bugs and requests
Aranet Home
Reported bugs
3 issues- Slow data sync and loading
- Unreliable Bluetooth connection
- Inconsistent app performance
Requested features
5 requests- Apple Watch support
- Customizable alerts and notifications
- Ability to add notes to graphs
- Longer historical data storage
- Improved data export options
POPLIGHT
Reported bugs
74 issues- Lights not turning on/off
- App losing connection frequently
- Lights turning off by themselves
- Timer not working
- Grouping lights not working correctly
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- App not remembering settings
- Battery percentage inaccurate
- Lights unsyncing from app
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- App crashing or freezing
- Error messages when using app
- Difficulty re-syncing lights
- Light temperature not adjustable
- App prompts to refresh constantly
- Back button inconsistent
- Lights get stuck on previous timer
- App controls only one of two lights
- Lights not responding to app commands
- App doesn't open to control screen
- Physical buttons on lamp are touchy
- Lights randomly unsynced
- Buttons not reactive, require multiple taps
- Cannot remove timer once set
- Cannot adjust hour setting on custom timer
- Grouping lights prevents individual control
- App doesn't show correct light color
- Support offered no solutions
- Lights not working without app
- App not working well
- Lights lose connection to app frequently
- Lights turn off unexpectedly
- Timer set to 30 mins but lights turn off
- Batteries fully charged but lights turn off
- Light temp feature not working
- Issues getting light to respond to connect to apps
- Level included was empty
- App has major problems with design
- Bluetooth got worse when grouped
- App is v1 and feels that way
- Only one person can connect to lights
- Basic bugs need to be fixed
- App is really glitchy
- Light temp is not warm enough
- App is near-impossible to use
- Have to delete and re-add lights every time
- Light not working after charging
- App can't find pop light via Bluetooth
- App is THE WORST
- Have to unsync and re-sync lights every day
- App not user-friendly
- Step after step to turn light on and off
- Main issue is light won't turn on/off outside app
- Takes multiple hits to turn on/off
- Warm setting is still very cool
- App design is more style over substance
- Constantly lose connection with lamp via app
- Have to go into Adjust Settings, re-connect, then turn on/off
- Graphics are not great UI
- App needs redesign
- App has major problems with how it's designed
- Doesn't open with a screen to turn on/off
- Easier to change color of icon than turn on
- Dropdown to select lights is finicky
- Timer function doesn't have good feedback
- Not clear if timer is one-time or recurring
- No product documentation
- Keeps prompting to refresh app
- Grouped lights not linked to physical lamp
- Bluetooth got worse when grouped
- Lights feel and look cheap
- Color tone is limited
- Light occasionally turns off on its own
- App has major problems with how it's designed
- App is rife with bugs
Requested features
13 requests- Apple HomeKit integration
- Widget for quick control
- Remote control accessory
- Darker light temperature option
- Improved timer functionality
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- Ability to control all lights at once
- In-app notifications for low battery
- More intuitive on/off button placement
- Integration with Google/Apple/Alexa
- Automation options for lights
- Ability to customize timers more
- Easier renaming of lights
- Better feedback on timer status
In-app purchases
Aranet Home
No in-app purchases
POPLIGHT
No in-app purchases
