Comparison

AirGlow vs SmartDrive HUB

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

Head to head
About

AirGlow

Features
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The AirGlow application is a installation and maintenance tools for the AirGlow wireless mesh outdoor lighting control system. The App allows you to set-up and install AirGlow devices and configure scenes. AirGlow combines advanced wireless outdoor lighting control with unique scalability and future IoT possibilities. Using a standard Zhaga Book 18 connector and including major benefits such as LumenRadio’s reliable wireless mesh technology, easy commissioning using Bluetooth and superior range connectivity through optimized radio performance, AirGlow offers a “connectivity-out-of-the-box” solution not seen before in the outdoor lighting control segment.

About

SmartDrive HUB

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Take full control of your environment in just a few taps. With a smooth and intuitive interface, manage your devices, automate your routines, and tailor every detail to your needs. Whether you're at home or on the move, everything stays accessible, secure, and perfectly synchronized. What makes the difference today: BLE connectivity — no subscription required for Lumio & Lumio Air modules Real-time monitoring of your equipment Smart automation to simplify device management A fast, clear, and elegant user experience Real-time synchronization for total control, wherever you are Continuous updates to enhance your capabilities With SmartDrive HUB, Lumio & Lumio Air, turn technology into an invisible ally, working seamlessly for your comfort and efficiency. Download, connect, simplify. Your ecosystem has never been this smart.

Screenshots

AirGlow4 screens
SmartDrive HUB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartDrive HUB at every 2 weeks against AirGlow's every 2 months. AirGlow's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

AirGlow ships an update every 2 months, SmartDrive HUB every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
AirGlow versus SmartDrive HUB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirGlowSmartDrive HUB
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumenRadio ABRohl

In-app purchases

None

AirGlow

No in-app purchases

None

SmartDrive HUB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirGlow free?
AirGlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartDrive HUB free?
SmartDrive HUB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AirGlow or SmartDrive HUB have ads?
Neither AirGlow nor SmartDrive HUB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirGlow or SmartDrive HUB?
AirGlow ships an update every 2 months, and SmartDrive HUB every 2 weeks. Most recently, AirGlow was updated on October 29, 2026 and SmartDrive HUB on October 25, 2026.

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