PlashLights vs IGNITE Firing Systems
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlashLights
Control RGB and RGBW LED lights with custom colors and pre-programmed patterns. Manage multiple zones and devices wirelessly via Bluetooth. Ideal for vehicles, pools, and entertainment spaces.
- Custom color selection via color wheel
- 32 pre-programmed flash, fade, and jump patterns
- Adjustable speed and intensity
- Control multiple zones with up to 8 devices each
- Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity
- Offline mode for learning
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PlashLights App is a professional-grade lighting controller made in the USA for RGB and RGBW LED lights with the ability to control multiple zones utilizing low energy Bluetooth technology. Engineered for simple control of lighting in boats, off-road vehicles, bars and restaurants, swimming pools, RV's, golf carts, and motorcycles. Use the color wheel to choose your custom color, choose from our 32 programmed flash, fade, and jump patterns, and change the speeds or intensity. Highlights: Menu Tabs/Pages: 1. Direct Color Selection Tab a) Color Selector(RGB/Hue), Wheel Style b) Palette/Preset/Saved Color Icons c) Updates selected color live as user drags d) Brightness Slider e) All elements appear on the same page without scrolling f) RGB color values displayed somewhere, value range is 0 - 255 2. Color Sequence Selection Tab a) Sequence Controls: i. Controls: On/Off, Play/Pause, Previous Sequence, Next Sequence ii. Intensity Slider iii. Speed +/- buttons or slider b) Scrolling rows of sequences, scrolls up c) 32 pre-programmed color sequences d) Clicking an icon triggers a command 3. Home Tab a) Select Zone - all commands are sent to all devices assigned to the currently selected zone. 4. Device Manager Tab a) Bluetooth Pairing and Connecting b) Device Zones i. Up to 8 zones with 8 devices each. ii. Assign currently paired BLE device to zone. Adds it to a list of devices assigned to zone. iii. Rename Zones - Up to 32(or 16) Character string 5. Information Tab a) Plashlights info: URL, phone number, logo, copyright b) App Info: Version, license, creator information c) Currently Connected Device Information Specifications: - Compatibility: bluetooth 4.0 (bluetooth phones of 4.0 or above) - Supports mobile phone system: IOS 6.0 - Operating Voltage: 12~24V DC - Software language: English - Control distance: 65 feet - Working temperature: - 4°F to 185°F - 100% MADE & ASSEMBLED IN USA This is just a small taste of what the PlashLights App can do. Please visit https://plashlights.com for more information. IMPORTANT: - PlashLights App requires external hardware to control lights, but can be used offline as a learning tool. - Multiple zones require multiple unit(s) of hardware.
IGNITE Firing Systems
Automate your fireworks displays with wireless technology. Design synchronized shows in advance, then trigger them with a single button for a professional and safe experience. Enjoy your own creations with family and friends.
- Wireless fireworks control
- Automated show design
- Synchronized firing
- One-button show execution
- Enhanced safety
- Stress-free setup
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UP YOUR GAME! STOP HAND-LIGHTING. Let's face it, running around with a lighter or torch makes it difficult to create the perfect show. Instead, what if you could design your show in advance with perfect synchronization including shooting multiple fireworks from different locations at the same time. For showtime, press one button, sit back and watch your creation come to life. With IGNITE, you can up your game and deliver the WOW with the latest in wireless technology. FINALLY, WATCH YOUR OWN SHOW. NO MORE RUNNING AROUND. For the first time, watch your own show with your friends, family, and kids. See the joy in their faces, hear the excitement, and soak up the appreciation first hand. It's your tradition, it's for the kids, and it's a thrill that you've created. Be there to enjoy your masterpiece. EXECUTE LIKE A PRO. SIMPLIFY YOUR SHOOT DAY. Putting on a big show? We understand the time it takes to research, purchase, sort, and setup your fireworks. With IGNITE, it's all about the preparation. Design your show, calculate the proper timing, layout, and connect your fireworks to the system in advance to make the execution of the show flawless and stress-free. STAY CALM, KEEP SAFE. KEEP THE FAMILY SAFE. We know that you take every precaution to ensure the highest level of safety for your friends and family, but accidents can happen. Using IGNITE allows you to further improve safety by having distance between yourself and the fireworks as they are firing. IGNITE is setting the standard for safety within the consumer fireworks industry.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IGNITE Firing Systems at 4.9 against PlashLights's 3.9. IGNITE Firing Systems also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and review sentiment (90% vs 80%). PlashLights's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 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.
IGNITE Firing Systems holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of PlashLights's written reviews are positive against 90% of IGNITE Firing Systems's.
PlashLights ships an update every 13 months, IGNITE Firing Systems fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlashLights | IGNITE Firing Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (11 ratings) | 4.9 (54 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 90.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 54 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 447 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PlashLights LLC. | IGNITE Firing Systems LLC |
Customer experience
PlashLights
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In-app purchases
PlashLights
No in-app purchases
IGNITE Firing Systems
No in-app purchases
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