Comparison

Sobro vs Lanternfly Reporter

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

Head to head
About

Sobro

Control your smart side table's features, including customizable LED sunrise alarms and sleep sounds for better rest. Adjust motion sensor lights, manage the cooler drawer, and set the mood with dynamic accent lighting.

Highlights
  • Smart sleep functions (sunrise alarm, sleep sounds)
  • Motion sensor light control
  • Cooler drawer management
  • Customizable accent lighting
  • Bedtime countdown timer
Features
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Control your Sobro Smart Side Table from anywhere. Lights, cooler, alarms, sleep sounds, and your Bluetooth speaker, all from one simple app. The Sobro is more than a side table. It is a nightstand, a sound system, a reading light, and a cooler in one. This app puts all of it at your fingertips. LIGHTS, YOUR WAY Set the back light to any color or a preset scene. Dial in the front light's brightness and warmth, or let it turn on by motion or as a soft night light. Tap an Instant Mood to change the whole room in one touch: Night, Relax, Read, Movie, Bright, or Away. WAKE AND WIND DOWN Wake up to a gradual sunrise as the light fades in on the table before your alarm, with the sound on your phone. At night, Bedtime dims the light and plays a calming sleep sound to help you drift off. KEEP DRINKS COOL Turn the cooler drawer on or off and check its status from the app. YOUR MUSIC, THROUGH THE TABLE Turn on the Bluetooth speaker and pair your phone to play audio from any app through the Sobro. BUILT FOR YOUR HOME Add every Sobro in your home to one account and control each one by name. Share with your household by signing in on more than one phone. A built-in manual walks you through setup and every feature. RETURNING FROM THE OLD APP Sign in with your email and password, and your tables appear automatically. If you signed in with Facebook before, tap Forgot Password to set a password for the same email. REQUIREMENTS Works with the Sobro Smart Side Table (model SOSTB300). The table connects to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. An account is required. SUPPORT Questions? Email support@sobrodesign.com or call 1-800-898-6970, 9AM to 9PM EST, Monday to Friday.

About

Lanternfly Reporter

Report sightings of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly in Pennsylvania. This app allows users to easily submit sightings directly to the PA Department of Agriculture to help control the spread of this destructive species. View your past reports and contribute to environmental protection efforts.

Highlights
  • Report Spotted Lanternfly sightings
  • Submit reports directly to PA Department of Agriculture
  • View past reports
  • Contribute to pest control efforts
  • Easy 3-step reporting process
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Help report and stop the spread of the Spotted Lanternfly in Pennsylvania. The Spotted Lanternfly is a destructive invasive species that poses a significant threat to our local environment. When you report a lanternfly you are helping Pennsylvania control the spread of them. Start Reporting in 3 Easy Steps: 1. Download the app 2. Fill in your information 3. Press REPORT to report lantern flies After reporting you can view your past reports and send in more of them. All reports go directly to the PA Department of Agriculture so that they can focus their efforts in the right places. This app is not affiliated with the PA Department of Agriculture.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lanternfly Reporter at 5.0 against Sobro's 1.8. Sobro's advantage is ratings volume (151 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lanternfly Reporter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sobro has 151 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sobro versus Lanternfly Reporter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSobroLanternfly Reporter
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (151 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings151 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStoreBound LLCLantern Fly Technologies LLC

Bugs and requests

Sobro

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App fails to connect to Wi-Fi
  • App disconnects frequently
  • App not working with newer iOS versions
  • Table disconnects from network and refuses to reconnect
  • App crashes or freezes
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  • Cannot log in or reset password
  • Alarm fails to make sound
  • Bluetooth speaker turns on randomly
  • Motion sensor cannot be enabled
  • Flashing white light when WiFi disconnects
  • USB-C ports not working
  • Cooler not cooling effectively

Requested features

12 requests
  • Update the app
  • Fix app connectivity
  • Improve app responsiveness
  • Add HomeKit compatibility
  • Enable locking drawer via app
Show 7 more
  • Add voice assistant integration (Alexa)
  • Allow local access/offline use
  • Enable multiple alarms
  • Improve group functionality
  • Allow editing table names
  • Make Bluetooth always discoverable
  • Add MQTT options

Lanternfly Reporter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sobro

No in-app purchases

None

Lanternfly Reporter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sobro free?
Sobro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lanternfly Reporter free?
Lanternfly Reporter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sobro or Lanternfly Reporter?
Lanternfly Reporter is rated higher. Sobro averages 1.8 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Lanternfly Reporter averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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