GizmoPack vs Light Reminders
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GizmoPack
Enhance your device's automation capabilities with a wide array of powerful actions. Create custom shortcuts for tasks like managing data, encoding information, and interacting with files. Many features are available for free, with a one-time purchase unlocking the full suite.
- Add/Create Wallet Pass
- Encode Hex & Property List
- File Information & Manipulation
- Fuzzy Find & Data Filtering
- Generate & Parse CSV/JSON
- Query HTML/XML Documents
- Universal Variables
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Bring your shortcuts to the next level with GizmoPack! The following powerful actions are included: - Add Wallet Pass - Combine Lists - Create Wallet Pass - Encode Hex - Encode Property List - File Info - Filter Dictionaries - Fuzzy Find - Generate CSV - Generate Hash (Extended) - Overwrite File - Parse CSV - Parse Date - Query HTML/XML Document - Query CSV/JSON with SQL - Random Data - Shortcut Metadata - Snapshot Map - Trim File - Universal Variables Many useful actions are available for free, with a single in-app purchase unlocking the rest. The app contains descriptions for all the actions and example shortcuts to get you started.
Light Reminders
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Welcome to Light Reminders, the ultimate app designed for tech enthusiasts and individuals with hearing loss. With Light Reminders, you can effortlessly create reminders that seamlessly integrate with your smart light bulbs at home. Imagine a world where your reminders not only pop up on your phone but also light up your surroundings, catching your attention in a visually captivating way. Light Reminders enables you to do just that. Set up your reminders with ease and watch as your smart light bulbs respond in various ways when your reminder goes off. Choose between options such as blinking, turning on with a specific color, or even sweeping through the color spectrum, adding an extra touch of excitement to your daily routines. But that's not all! Light Reminders goes beyond manual input. It automatically syncs with your calendar events, allowing you to effortlessly create light reminders for each event of your choice. Whether it's your work schedule, social gatherings, or important appointments, Light Reminders saves you the hassle of creating reminders manually. You can simply select your specific calendars and let the app handle the rest. Key Features: 1. Seamless integration with popular smart light bulbs like Philips Hue 2. Create reminders that trigger light bulb actions such as blinking, color changes, and more 3. Syncs with your calendar events, automatically creating light reminders for your selected events 4. Personalize your reminders by choosing from a wide range of colors and effects 5. Intuitive and user-friendly interface for easy setup and customization 6. Perfect for tech enthusiasts seeking a unique way to stay organized and entertained 7. Designed to cater to individuals with hearing loss, providing visual cues in addition to auditory alerts 8. Enhance your smart home automation by adding a new layer of functionality to your smart light bulbs 9. Use the Blink shortcut to let your lamps alert you on important events such as a text message Download Light Reminders now and revolutionize the way you interact with your smart home lighting system. Stay on top of your schedule, enjoy immersive lighting experiences, and make your everyday life more vibrant and convenient. An active subscription is required to gain access to the app's features. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GizmoPack at every 4 days against Light Reminders's every 3 months. GizmoPack also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. GizmoPack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Light Reminders sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GizmoPack ships an update every 4 days, Light Reminders every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GizmoPack | Light Reminders |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bouke van der Bijl | Jan Svensson |
In-app purchases
GizmoPack
- GizmoPack Pro$5.99
Light Reminders
- Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Pro - Quarterly7 Days trial$5.993 Months
- Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- TrialFree
- 1 Month$2.99
- 3 Months$5.99
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- 1 Year$17.99
- Lifetime$24.99
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