Comparison

DeSal Lite vs Sidus Audio

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

Head to head
About

DeSal Lite

Control multiple lighting fixtures wirelessly via Bluetooth. Adjust brightness, color temperature, HSI, RGB, and select scene modes. Requires compatible lighting fixtures.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth connection
  • Individual and group fixture control
  • Brightness adjustment
  • Color temperature control
  • HSI and RGB color control
  • Scene modes and preset effects
Features
Read full description

DeSal Lite is wirelessly connected to lighting fixtures via Bluetooth, and can control multiple lighting fixtures individually or in groups to achieve lighting control of the brightness, color temperature, HSI, RGB, multiple scene modes, as well as preset color effect. (The above lighting control features need to be supported by the related lighting fixtures)

About

Sidus Audio

This app allows professional audio engineers and sound enthusiasts to wirelessly connect and control multiple audio devices. It features an intelligent network for stable communication, centralized monitoring, and parameter presets, all accessible through a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Intelligent audio network
  • Wireless device control
  • Centralized monitoring
  • Parameter presets
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Demo mode
Features
Read full description

Sidus Audio™ is an audio control App released by Sidus Link® for professional audio engineers, mixing engineers, foley engineers as well as video workers, anchor and sound lover,etc.Users can connect and control devices wirelessly,to realize higher working efficiency. I. Intelligent audio network The decentralized audio communication network supports direct connection of audio device through mobile terminal Bluetooth without another network (gateway or router); The auto reconnection mechanism can maximize the communication smoothness and avoid repeated adding of audio devices; Support up to 20 devices, exclusive Bit ConnectifyTM technology provides more stable and faster communication transmission. II. Functions 1. Control Mode Simplified core controls to ensure ease of use for users. Accurate workstation classification to improve focus and efficiency. 2. Quick Management Monitoring mode The “Devices” and “Workstation” mode supports centralized and classified monitoring, to realize overall and targeted management; Parameter preset The device parameters can be saved to preset library and uploaded to cloud server, to support one-key saving and call; III. Workflow First,establish a Bluetooth communication network and start intelligent control right now! Second, copy the configured devices to device groups for application in different scenarios. Finally, the dual modes of "Devices" and "Workstation" will help help you monitor efficiently! IV. Cloud Service Free Cloud storage, support synchronization of presets and account data to avoid occupation of local memory. Reliable cloud service manager, avoid data loss when switching among different terminals. V. Demo Mode Full-process functional experience, no equipment required, no threshold to get started.

Screenshots

DeSal Lite4 screens
Sidus Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sidus Audio at 71% against DeSal Lite's 13%. Sidus Audio also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.6). DeSal Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Sidus Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of DeSal Lite's written reviews are positive against 71% of Sidus Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeSal Lite ships an update every 4 weeks, Sidus Audio every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DeSal Lite versus Sidus Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeSal LiteSidus Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (11 ratings)4.4 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1117 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHAI YEE HOSidus Link Ltd.

Customer experience

DeSal Lite

All ratings11 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative62.5%

Sidus Audio

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

None

DeSal Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Sidus Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeSal Lite free?
DeSal Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sidus Audio free?
Sidus Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DeSal Lite or Sidus Audio?
Sidus Audio is rated higher. DeSal Lite averages 1.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Sidus Audio averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do DeSal Lite or Sidus Audio have ads?
Neither DeSal Lite nor Sidus Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeSal Lite or Sidus Audio?
DeSal Lite ships an update every 4 weeks, and Sidus Audio every 6 weeks. Most recently, DeSal Lite was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sidus Audio on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons