PlashLights vs FLIBS
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.
FLIBS
This app serves as your official guide to a major boat show, allowing you to browse exhibitors, search for specific boats and products, and view event schedules. Navigate the venue with interactive maps and stay updated with exclusive show notifications.
- Browse exhibiting companies
- Search boats and products
- View event and seminar schedules
- Interactive show maps
- Exclusive updates and notifications
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Download the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show official mobile app. • Browse through a listing of exhibiting companies and tag your favorites. • Search boats and products at the show. • View the schedule of special events and educational seminars. • Use maps to navigate the show. • Tune into exclusive updates, notifications, and show highlights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PlashLights at 80% against FLIBS's 25%. PlashLights also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). FLIBS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PlashLights holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of PlashLights's written reviews are positive against 25% of FLIBS's.
PlashLights ships an update every 13 months, FLIBS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlashLights | FLIBS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (10 ratings) — better | 3.4 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PlashLights LLC. | INFORMA GROUP PLC |
Customer experience
PlashLights
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In-app purchases
PlashLights
No in-app purchases
FLIBS
No in-app purchases









