PlashLights vs Barrett
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.
Barrett
Stay informed during live events with this official app. Scan car QR codes for docket details, browse the entire auction catalog with detailed listings and image zoom, and save favorites to a virtual garage. Receive alerts when your saved cars are up for auction.
- Scan QR codes for car docket details
- Browse entire auto auction docket
- Detailed car listings with image gallery and zoom
- Save favorite cars to virtual garage
- Receive auction alerts for saved cars
- Interactive auction site map
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The official Barrett-Jackson mobile app will keep you up to date throughout the live event. Through the app you'll be able to: - Scan a QR code for any car and view the docket details - Browse the entire auto auction docket. The detailed listings now feature an updated gallery view, large images and zoom function - Save your favorite cars to your virtual garage for easy access to the most up to date information at the auction. - Receive alerts when a car in your garage is up for auction - Key information for guests with FAQ, Know Before You Go and the daily Auction Schedule. - Interactive GPS-enabled auction site map including the location of each auction car
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barrett at 4.4 against PlashLights's 3.9. Barrett also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (53 vs 11). PlashLights's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (12.0 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.
Barrett holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 53 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of PlashLights's written reviews are positive against 58% of Barrett's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PlashLights ships an update every 13 months, Barrett every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlashLights | Barrett |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (11 ratings) | 4.4 (53 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 57.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 53 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PlashLights LLC. | Barrett-Jackson Auction Company, LLC |
Customer experience
PlashLights
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In-app purchases
PlashLights
No in-app purchases
Barrett
No in-app purchases









