Comparison

Gemstone Lights HUB vs Weiser

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

Head to head
About

Gemstone Lights HUB

Control your smart outdoor lighting system from anywhere. Create custom color scenes for any occasion, set schedules, and choose from a library of animations. Enjoy warm white LEDs and dimmable brightness for versatile ambiance.

Highlights
  • Cloud-enabled remote control
  • Customizable color scenes
  • Warm white LED option
  • Dimmable lighting
  • Downloadable patterns and animations
  • Multiple timer scheduling
  • Architectural lighting control
Features
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The Gemstone Lights™ app is designed to be used with our newest cloud-based "HUB" controller. Customers can now control and program the Gemstone Lights™ Track system and Deck system. Cloud-based secure sign in. Control your lights from anywhere there is a network or cellular connection. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE COLORS Create Multiple Colors to showcase your favorite Sports Teams, National Holidays, Charity Events, Birthdays and More! (Including Christmas) WARM WHITE LED Our Lights include a 4th Warm White LED. Mix and match RGB with W to get a full array of colors. Use the warm white for soft ambient lighting, all year round. DIMMABLE LIGHTS Gemstone Lights are BRIGHT and you can easily dim them to a light glow with the slide of a button. DOWNLOADABLE PATTERNS & ANIMATIONS Enjoy hundreds of pre-built colors, patterns, themes, and animations. MESMERIZING ANIMATIONS With our preset animations, you can create flowing patterns, fades, jumps, shifts and other fun or elegant movements. SET MULTIPLE TIMERS No need to buy external timers, Gemstone Lights App allows the user to program multiple timers. Repeat yearly for birthdays or change every hour of the day, you are in control of what colors and patterns turn on. ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING Enjoy complete control and versatility. Turn on a couple of lights for beautiful architectural lighting, light up a sidewalk or the entrance to your home. Options are endless!

About

Weiser

Control and monitor your smart locks remotely, granting access to guests with scheduled or one-time codes. Receive instant alerts for lock activity and manage multiple properties with ease. Integrates with popular smart home ecosystems for enhanced automation and security.

Highlights
  • Remote lock monitoring and control
  • Guest access code management
  • Instant activity and tamper alerts
  • Multi-home and lock management
  • Smart home ecosystem integration (Google Home, Alexa, Matter)
  • Encrypted data security
Features
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At Weiser, we understand that the locks you choose to protect your home is a decision you do not take lightly. That is why we do not take shortcuts when it comes to quality, because we know that a better lock means better peace of mind. Remote Access Control Monitor the status of your locks and manage your home's access seamlessly from anywhere at any time. Trusted Access Management Share app access with guests or create scheduled or one-time access codes for keyless entry. Instant Activity Alerts Receive instant notifications anytime someone accesses your home, or when invalid codes are entered, or lock tampering occurs. Intuitive Home Management Easily configure and manage multiple homes and locks for complete control. Seamless Integration with Smart Ecosystems Add your lock via Wi-Fi to your preferred smart home ecosystems, including Google Home or Amazon Alexa, or amplify automation through IFTTT. Weiser’s new Halo Select lock is Matter and Wi-Fi compatible, giving you the same Wi-Fi options as our other Halo locks. With Matter, you can connect to Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and other Matter hubs via Thread. Matter features may differ from ecosystem to ecosystem. You can check out ca.weiserlock.com/matter for more information Security and Peace of Mind Weiser provides unparalleled security while safeguarding your privacy. All data shared between the lock, the server, and the Weiser app is encrypted, and our servers are exclusively hosted in the US. Our goal is to provide you with the utmost convenience, trust, and safety for your smart living experience. The Weiser App is compatible with all Weiser Halo and Weiser Aura smart locks. Weiser®, a trusted leader in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company.

Screenshots

Gemstone Lights HUB4 screens
Weiser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Gemstone Lights HUB at 4.4K against Weiser's 87. Gemstone Lights HUB also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 39%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gemstone Lights HUB against 4.8 for Weiser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gemstone Lights HUB has 4.4K ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Gemstone Lights HUB's written reviews are positive against 39% of Weiser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gemstone Lights HUB ships an update monthly, Weiser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gemstone Lights HUB versus Weiser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGemstone Lights HUBWeiser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.4K ratings) — better4.8 (87 ratings)
Positive reviews59.2% of reviews — better39.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4.4K — better87
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB347 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGemstone LightsASSA ABLOY AMERICAS RESIDENTIAL INC.

Customer experience

Gemstone Lights HUB

All ratings4,367 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral15.8%
Negative25.0%

Weiser

All ratings87 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive39.2%
Neutral12.8%
Negative48.0%

User reviews

Gemstone Lights HUB

From 4.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 🎨 Variety of lighting options
  • 💡 Customizable light patterns
  • 🎉 Great for holidays and events
  • 🔌 Easy to use and control lights

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy app with connectivity issues
  • 📋 Limited timer and scheduling options
  • 🤔 Confusing app navigation
  • 🔍 Lack of real-time status indicators
  • 🗓️ Difficulty managing multiple light sets

Weiser

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎯 Remote lock/unlock functionality works well
  • 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
  • 🔐 Convenient guest access management with temporary codes
  • 📱 Mobile app provides peace of mind for homeowners
  • ⚡ Quick setup process with step-by-step instructions

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Excessive battery drain requiring frequent replacements
  • 🐛 App connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
  • ❌ Account creation and verification code failures
  • 🔌 WiFi connection problems and setup difficulties
  • 📵 Poor app performance and slow responsiveness

Bugs and requests

Gemstone Lights HUB

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Timers not working as expected
  • App crashes after recent updates
  • Difficulty connecting to Bluetooth
  • Inconsistent light behavior across devices
  • Inability to change passwords in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple HomeKit integration
  • Improve timer and scheduling functionality
  • Implement a 'now playing' feature
  • Allow more than 10 custom light configurations
  • Provide a preview mode for testing light patterns

Weiser

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Account creation fails with 'no internet' error despite connectivity
  • Verification codes not being sent to email or phone
  • Password reset functionality broken
  • App logout not properly applying password protection
  • Auto-unlock stops working after software updates
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  • Notification toggle settings not persisting
  • Lock/unlock by location triggering false error notifications
  • Bluetooth pairing fails during setup process
  • WiFi reconnection drops after initial setup
  • App crashes when deleting user profiles
  • Fingerprint data not retained longer than 24 hours
  • Lock status not updating in app
  • Proximity unlock triggering from excessive distance
  • MFA verification screen freezing
  • Device not found errors requiring factory resets
  • App becomes unresponsive during firmware updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • Scheduling/automation features for automatic locking at bedtime
  • HomeKit integration support
  • Adjustable geofencing radius for auto-unlock
  • Press-and-hold unlock to prevent accidental unlocks
  • Improved Face ID login reliability
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  • Battery monitoring and low-battery alerts
  • Rechargeable battery compatibility
  • Custom lock photos in settings
  • Better cold weather performance
  • Improved Bluetooth connection stability

In-app purchases

None

Gemstone Lights HUB

No in-app purchases

None

Weiser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gemstone Lights HUB free?
Gemstone Lights HUB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Weiser free?
Weiser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gemstone Lights HUB or Weiser?
Gemstone Lights HUB is rated higher. Gemstone Lights HUB averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Weiser averages 4.8 from 87 ratings.
Do Gemstone Lights HUB or Weiser have ads?
Neither Gemstone Lights HUB nor Weiser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gemstone Lights HUB or Weiser?
Gemstone Lights HUB ships an update monthly, and Weiser every 3 months. Most recently, Gemstone Lights HUB was updated on September 20, 2026 and Weiser on September 23, 2026.

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