Comparison

Dals Connect vs Starfish Smart Lighting

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Control Dals Connect devices
  • Control Dals Connect PRO devices
  • Create automations
  • Sunset/sunrise triggers
  • Location-based triggers
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote lighting control
  • Custom scene creation
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Multi-user access
  • Guest access control
  • Scheduling and automation
  • Color changing options
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Dals Connect4 screens
Starfish Smart Lighting4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dals Connect versus Starfish Smart Lighting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDals ConnectStarfish Smart Lighting
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews51.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB264 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEclairage DALS Inc.Satco Products, INC

Customer experience

Dals Connect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative66.7%

Starfish Smart Lighting

All ratings1,001 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative38.7%

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

None

Dals Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Starfish Smart Lighting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dals Connect free?
Dals Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starfish Smart Lighting free?
Starfish Smart Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dals Connect or Starfish Smart Lighting?
Starfish Smart Lighting is rated higher. Dals Connect averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Starfish Smart Lighting averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.
Do Dals Connect or Starfish Smart Lighting have ads?
Neither Dals Connect nor Starfish Smart Lighting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dals Connect or Starfish Smart Lighting?
Dals Connect ships an update every 4 months, and Starfish Smart Lighting every 5 months. Most recently, Dals Connect was updated on August 30, 2026 and Starfish Smart Lighting on September 26, 2026.

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