Dals Connect vs Starfish Smart Lighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dals Connect
Manage your Dals Connect and Dals Connect PRO smart home devices. Automate lighting and other functions based on time of day or your location. Enjoy endless customization possibilities for your smart home.
- Control Dals Connect devices
- Control Dals Connect PRO devices
- Create automations
- Sunset/sunrise triggers
- Location-based triggers
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Easily control all your Dals Connect and Dals Connect PRO smart products with the DALS Connect app. Create automations based on sunset and sunrise, when you arrive or leave home. The possibilities are endless.
Starfish Smart Lighting
Control your home lighting remotely and create custom scenes for atmosphere, security, and convenience. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free operation and manage access for family and guests.
- Remote lighting control
- Custom scene creation
- Voice assistant integration
- Multi-user access
- Guest access control
- Scheduling and automation
- Color changing options
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Satco’s STARFISHTM app brings you a simple, scalable, smart lighting solution! STARFISHTM Smart lighting connects life and home together helping enhance convenience, security, atmosphere and wellness. The STARFISHTM app synchronizes your life and home using mobile and activated devices. Transition daily routines, add light for safety, color the atmosphere, STARFISHTM connects your home and life. COMPATIBILITY The STARFISHTM app integrates with Hey Google, Siri, and Alexa for voice control. STARFISHTM is also compatible with SmartThingsTM for total home integration. CONNECT ANYONE Your STARFISHTM home allows for secure multi-device and multi-user access. The whole family can connect, set scenes and personalize their space. When you have guests they can enjoy the freedom of smart light control and you can set the parameters. Allow for control of a room through "device" selection, or give them control of the entire home. Guests can operate STARFISHTM without disrupting your settings or you can allow them to create their own settings—it's up to you. CONNECT ANYWHERE Access your home through the STARFISHTM app with your secure login anywhere in the world. You will never be out of touch. SECURITY Whether lighting your way for a sure-footed path or gaining peace of mind while you’re away, STARFISHTM adds that extra layer of security though automations and control of your home using voice activation and mobile technology. ATMOSPHERE Create the mood. Dynamic scene setting with millions of colors strike up just the right atmosphere. Tone the room, dim the lights, own that personal space! Combine color changing products, light settings, groupings and electronics to personalize the moment. CONVENIENCE Set up your home to transition with your daily activities. Adjust the intensity of light to coincide with a task. Make certain your lights are off when you leave. Schedule your light so you return in the evening to a safe and well-lit home. You can voice activate lighting in an emergency. WELLNESS When you wake, set your lighting to gently follow the sleep/wake cycle, correlate color temperatures to adjust with natural daylight, match your lighting to seasonal patterns. Natural and human centric lighting are thought to enhance wellness and positivity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Starfish Smart Lighting at 4.7 against Dals Connect's 1.0. Starfish Smart Lighting also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 26%) and ratings volume (1K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Starfish Smart Lighting holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starfish Smart Lighting has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Dals Connect's written reviews are positive against 52% of Starfish Smart Lighting's.
Dals Connect ships an update every 4 months, Starfish Smart Lighting every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dals Connect | Starfish Smart Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | 51.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 206 MB | 264 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Eclairage DALS Inc. | Satco Products, INC |
Customer experience
Dals Connect
Starfish Smart Lighting
Bugs and requests
Dals Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Starfish Smart Lighting
Reported bugs
4 issues- Lights turning on unexpectedly after power outages
- Inconsistent color settings after turning lights on/off
- App freezing and unresponsive
- Inability to connect new devices after router upgrade
Requested features
4 requests- Localized sunset/sunrise support for scheduling
- Native HomeKit support
- Improved documentation and app localization
- Better power outage handling
In-app purchases
Dals Connect
No in-app purchases
Starfish Smart Lighting
No in-app purchases
Questions
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