Gemstone Lights HUB vs PlayToCare
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Cloud-enabled remote control
- Customizable color scenes
- Warm white LED option
- Dimmable lighting
- Downloadable patterns and animations
- Multiple timer scheduling
- Architectural lighting control
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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!
PlayToCare
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Description: Introducing PlayToCare - Trivia for a Cause! PlayToCare changes the trivia game by bridging the gap between entertainment and philanthropy. Go head-to-head with trivia buffs worldwide, interact with your favorite celebrities and influencers, and win fantastic prizes, all while supporting charitable causes close to your heart. With PlayToCare, every game is a win for charity! Key Features: • Live Trivia Challenges: Participate in thrilling, real-time trivia games covering a variety of topics. Match your wits with players around the world! • Star-Studded Hosts: Engage with your favorite celebrities as they host each game. An exclusive chance to interact with the stars you love! • All For Charity: Every game you play supports a charitable cause, and 100% of your (optional) donations go directly to registered charities. • Unique Prizes: Compete for a multitude of prizes, from exclusive can’t-buy VIP experiences to memorabilia, courtesy of celebrities and sponsors. • Play and Learn: Each game provides a view into the amazing work that charities are doing around the world. Play, learn, and support. Join the feel-good revolution with PlayToCare - where you play to make a difference. Download now and start Playing to Care today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Gemstone Lights HUB at 3 against PlayToCare's —. PlayToCare's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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.
| Parameter | Gemstone Lights HUB | PlayToCare |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (4.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gemstone Lights | RallyUp.com, Inc. |
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
PlayToCare
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gemstone Lights HUB
No in-app purchases
PlayToCare
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Gemstone Lights HUB free?
Is PlayToCare free?
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