Comparison

Simply Conserve vs LCSO Tip

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

Head to head
About

Simply Conserve

Control your smart home devices remotely and automate their functions. Operate devices directly from your phone without needing a hub. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Automated scheduling
  • No hub required
  • Voice control integration
  • Control multiple devices
Features
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It’s not just bright, it’s smart1. Stay connected to your home devices from anywhere at any time using the Simply Conserve app2. Schedule automatic functions in sync with your busy lifestyle3. Operate devices directly from your phone with no hub required4. Control multiple devices with one app5. Use Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant for easy voice control

About

LCSO Tip

Features
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The LCSO Tip app provides citizens the ability to submit anonymous tips to the Lake County, IN Sheriff's Office. The app also displays agency crime alerts, online crime map and other organization web and social media content.

Screenshots

Simply Conserve4 screens
LCSO Tip3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LCSO Tip at every 3 weeks against Simply Conserve's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simply Conserve ships an update every 3 months, LCSO Tip every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Simply Conserve versus LCSO Tip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimply ConserveLCSO Tip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (704 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings704 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAM Conservation Group, IncLake County Sheriff

Bugs and requests

Simply Conserve

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Alexa skill not working
  • Bulbs losing connection
  • App crashing or not opening

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add widgets for quick on/off controls
  • Allow color customization in automation
  • Provide better instructions and support

LCSO Tip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simply Conserve

No in-app purchases

None

LCSO Tip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simply Conserve free?
Simply Conserve is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LCSO Tip free?
LCSO Tip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simply Conserve or LCSO Tip have ads?
Neither Simply Conserve nor LCSO Tip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simply Conserve or LCSO Tip?
Simply Conserve ships an update every 3 months, and LCSO Tip every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simply Conserve was updated on July 4, 2026 and LCSO Tip on September 13, 2026.

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