Calgary Firefighters vs Gemstone Lights
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calgary Firefighters
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The Calgary Firefighters Association is affiliated as Local 255 of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), representing more than 1350 Calgary Firefighters. Local 255 is the second largest IAFF Local in Canada and is comprised of Fire Fighters, Apparatus Technicians and Maintenance Staff. Organized in 1917 as Local 19 of the Federal Fire Fighters Union, Calgary Firefighters affiliated with the IAFF on October 4, 1923. The Calgary Fire Fighters Association has grown and evolved over the years but our mandate has always remained the same. The following preamble from our Constitution and Bylaws reflects the core values of our organization. Strength through united action, guided by intelligence is the hallmark of trade union organizations. Such unity is believed essential for the mutual protection and advancement of the interests and general welfare of the Members of the Calgary Firefighters Association, the objects of which shall be: to organize all Members of the Association, to secure just compensation for their services and equitable settlement of their grievances, to promote the establishment of just and reasonable working conditions, to place the Members of the Association on a higher plane of skill and efficiency, to promote harmonious relations between labour and management, and to cultivate friendship and fellowship amongst Association Members. The Calgary Firefighters Association has proudly represented Calgary Firefighters for more than 100 years. We will build on the solid foundation established by our forbearers, always respecting tradition as we embrace the future in our enduring effort to improve the quality of life for our members and their families. We hope you will find our web site informative and insightful. Have a look around and if you have any questions or comments please contact the Calgary Fire Fighters Association office. Thank You Calgary Firefighters Association IAFF Local 255
Gemstone Lights
Control your smart lights with an intuitive interface. Create custom patterns, set sunrise/sunset timers, and sync your settings to the cloud. Transform your home's ambiance effortlessly.
- Real-time pattern status
- Sunrise/sunset timers
- Offline timer support
- Cloud syncing for folders and patterns
- Intuitive interface
- Customizable lighting patterns
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Revolutionize your lighting experience with the new Gemstone Lights Hub2. Seamlessly control your lights, create patterns, and transform your home into a personalized haven of brilliance. Experience lighting control like never before. Enjoy a smoother, more intuitive interface for customizing and managing your Gemstone Lights. Key features include real-time pattern status, sunrise/sunset timers with offline support, and cloud syncing for your folders and patterns. Our new app ensures effortless lighting management anytime and anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gemstone Lights at fortnightly against Calgary Firefighters's every 13 months. Calgary Firefighters's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Calgary Firefighters ships an update every 13 months, Gemstone Lights fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calgary Firefighters | Gemstone Lights |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (4.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Calgary Firefighters Association | Gemstone Lights |
Bugs and requests
Calgary Firefighters
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Gemstone Lights
Reported bugs
2 issues- Missing folders and patterns
- Sway pattern not working the same as original hub
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Fireworks folder and ISO folder to be complete
- Adjusting speed should not start over, and most flow settings should have no pause
In-app purchases
Calgary Firefighters
No in-app purchases
Gemstone Lights
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Calgary Firefighters free?
Is Gemstone Lights free?
Do Calgary Firefighters or Gemstone Lights have ads?
Which is updated more often, Calgary Firefighters or Gemstone Lights?
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