Sidus Link vs SmallGoGo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sidus Link
Control film lighting fixtures directly from your mobile device. This app offers advanced modes for white light, gels, color, and effects, with features for scene setup and collaboration. It supports over 100 fixtures and simplifies complex lighting workflows.
- Sidus Mesh Intelligent Lighting Network
- White Light, Gel, Color, and Effect Modes
- Unlimited Presets and QuickShots
- On-set Workflow Management
- Multi-device Control
- Sidus Cloud and Creative Collaboration
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Sidus Link provides a brand-new solution for film lighting control. Based on proprietary Sidus Mesh technology, it enables direct connection and control of over 100 film lighting fixtures using mobile devices like smartphones. Sidus Link integrates the most widely used and professional control functions and modes in the lighting field, including White Light Mode, Gel Mode, Color Mode, Effect Mode, and unlimited preset functions. With built-in Sidus Cloud and Creative Collaboration Group features, it simplifies workflows to help gaffers, DPs, and filmmakers quickly complete scene and lighting setups. Language Support: English Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Portuguese French Russian Vietnamese German 1. Sidus Mesh Intelligent Lighting Network 1.Decentralized film lighting network – No additional network equipment (gateways or routers) required; connect and control lighting fixtures directly via smartphones or other smart devices. 2.Multi-layer encryption ensures a secure and reliable lighting network, preventing interference and misoperation. 3.Supports 100+ professional lighting fixtures. 4.Multiple control devices (smartphones or other smart devices) can simultaneously control the same lighting network. 2. Basic Functions Supports four major control modes: White / Gel / Color / Effect. 2.1. White Light 1.CCT – Supports quick adjustment and touchpad-based control. 2.Source Type – Built-in common white light source library for fast selection. 3.Source Match – Quickly match any scene or cct 2.2. Gel Mode 1.Supports traditional CTO/CTB adjustments used in the film industry. 2.300+ Rosco® & Lee® lighting gels.Rosco® and Lee® trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners. 2.3. Color Mode 1.HSI & RGB modes for quick color adjustments. 2.XY Chromaticity Mode supports A Gamut (similar to BT.2020), DCI-P3, and BT.709 color spaces. 3.Color Picker – Instantly sample any visible color. 2.4. Effects Supports fine-tuning and control of all built-in lighting effects in Aputure fixtures. 2.5. Presets & QuickShots 1.Unlimited local presets. 2.QuickShot Scene Snapshots – Save and recall lighting setups instantly. 3. Advanced Effects Sidus Link App supports: PICKER FX MANUAL MUSIC FX Magic Program Pro/Go Magic Infinity FX 4. Compatibility 1.Sidus Link App supports connection and control of all new Aputure film lights, such as LS 300d II, MC, etc. 2.Legacy Aputure lights will require additional accessories for app connectivity and control.* 3.Supports OTA management – Network firmware and lighting updates for continuous optimization. 5. Sidus On-Set Lighting Workflow On-set workflow management – Create scenes, add devices, and quickly complete lighting setups. Console Workspace Mode – Quickly configure scenes and lighting. Group Management – Fast grouping and control of multiple fixtures. Power Management – Real-time monitoring of battery levels and remaining runtime. Device-Controller Parameter Sync – Instantly retrieve detailed device status and settings. QuickShot Scene Snapshots – Save and recall lighting setups. CC Collaboration Group Workflow Supports multi-user collaboration for controlling and adjusting lighting setups. 6. Sidus Cloud Services Free cloud storage for presets, scenes, and effects (requires compatible hardware/software; existing devices will be supported via firmware updates). CC Collaboration Group Workflow Share lighting networks with group members. Supports quick sharing via temporary verification codes. 7. UX Design Dual UI modes – Precise parameter control & WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get). Fixture Locator Button – Added to device lists and group management for quick identification. Onboarding guides – Clear instructions on adding/resetting devices.
SmallGoGo
Control your photography fill lights wirelessly from your smartphone. Adjust parameters automatically via app instructions, improving efficiency for photography enthusiasts. Frees you from traditional manual equipment adjustments.
- Wireless control of fill lights
- Automated parameter adjustment
- Improved work efficiency
- Manual adjustment alternative
- Smartphone control
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SmallGoGo APP is a convenient control tool for photography enthusiasts. The advantage is based on the wireless control operation of photography fill light, freeing the trouble of traditional manual adjustment equipment. Users only need to send instructions through the APP, and the device will automatically set parameters according to the instructions of the APP, so as to improve the work efficiency of photography enthusiasts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sidus Link at 62% against SmallGoGo's 15%. Sidus Link also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (626 vs 4). SmallGoGo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). 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.
Sidus Link holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidus Link has 626 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Sidus Link's written reviews are positive against 15% of SmallGoGo's.
Sidus Link ships an update every 2 weeks, SmallGoGo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sidus Link | SmallGoGo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (626 ratings) — better | 1.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews — better | 15.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 626 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 381 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sidus Link Ltd. | Shenzhen Leqi Innovation Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Sidus Link
SmallGoGo
User reviews
Sidus Link
From 626 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔒 Seamless connectivity
- 💡 Powerful lighting control features
- 🎨 Excellent color management
- 🌟 Comprehensive ecosystem integration
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔁 Frequent need to reconnect
- 🕰️ Slow response times
- 🔒 Unnecessary password requirements
- 🤯 Confusing UI for advanced features
SmallGoGo
From 4 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works with RC60c
- 👍 Works with RM75 (after update)
- 👍 Controls multiple lights
- 👍 App controls FX presets
- 👍 Good value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Difficult to control multiple lights
- 🐛 Poor user interface
Bugs and requests
Sidus Link
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Inability to save/restore light settings
- Inconsistent behavior when switching devices
Requested features
5 requests- Artnet support for lighting automation
- Siri/voice control integration
- Dedicated desktop/tablet app
- Improved background operation and reconnection
- More comprehensive tutorials and documentation
SmallGoGo
Reported bugs
25 issues- App crashes on startup
- App crashes when adjusting intensity
- App crashes when adding equipment
- App crashes when changing from CCT to FX
- App crashes when connecting to RM75
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- App crashes when trying to access control
- App crashes when syncing with lights
- 'Add Equipment' button unresponsive
- Lights not connecting
- Lights disconnecting frequently
- Settings not saving
- Settings carrying over between lights
- Login code timed out
- App not recognizing lights after reset
- Bluetooth connection issues
- Brightness slider not scaling
- Multiple Bluetooth connections cause crashes
- App closes immediately after opening
- Equipment not showing up in list
- App requires login every time
- App requires internet access for use
- App not working after update
- App not showing lights after update
- App stuck on loading screen
- RGB graph inaccurate
Requested features
8 requests- Complete overhaul of the app
- Fix bugs
- Improve stability and speed
- Better UI/UX design
- Easier control of multiple lights
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- Allow connection without account
- Improve login process
- Make app more intuitive
In-app purchases
Sidus Link
No in-app purchases
SmallGoGo
No in-app purchases








