Comparison

Starfish Smart Lighting vs Generac Field Pro

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

Head to head
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.

About

Generac Field Pro

Streamline the installation, servicing, and registration of energy systems. Features guided workflows, smart firmware updates, and comprehensive diagnostics for efficient system management.

Highlights
  • Guided commissioning workflow
  • Smart firmware updates
  • Full system testing
  • Product diagnostics
  • In-app activation and registration
Features
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Commission and service Generac energy systems fast. One app for guided installs, system tests, diagnostics, and instant registration across compatible platforms. In the app, installers will find: Guided Commissioning Workflow: Step-by-step commissioning ensures smooth onboarding and streamlined commissioning across all compatible systems. Smart Firmware Updates: Apply fast firmware updates directly from Field Pro and reduce total installation time. Full System Testing: Verify system health and performance with a full suite of validation tools. Product Diagnostics: Troubleshoot with confidence, with full system performance and health information. In-app Activation: Finalize installation with a few taps—register warranty and activate products seamlessly from your device.

Screenshots

Starfish Smart Lighting4 screens
Generac Field Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Starfish Smart Lighting at 4.7 against Generac Field Pro's 3.0. Starfish Smart Lighting also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 13%) and ratings volume (1K vs 25). Generac Field Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starfish Smart Lighting has 1K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Starfish Smart Lighting's written reviews are positive against 13% of Generac Field Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starfish Smart Lighting ships an update every 5 months, Generac Field Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Starfish Smart Lighting versus Generac Field Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarfish Smart LightingGenerac Field Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better3.0 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better25
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB71 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSatco Products, INCGenerac Power Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

Starfish Smart Lighting

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

Generac Field Pro

All ratings25 ratings
Positive44.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative48.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and 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

Generac Field Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Starfish Smart Lighting

No in-app purchases

None

Generac Field Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Starfish Smart Lighting free?
Starfish Smart Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Generac Field Pro free?
Generac Field Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Starfish Smart Lighting or Generac Field Pro?
Starfish Smart Lighting is rated higher. Starfish Smart Lighting averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Generac Field Pro averages 3.0 from 25 ratings.
Do Starfish Smart Lighting or Generac Field Pro have ads?
Neither Starfish Smart Lighting nor Generac Field Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Starfish Smart Lighting or Generac Field Pro?
Starfish Smart Lighting ships an update every 5 months, and Generac Field Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Starfish Smart Lighting was updated on September 26, 2026 and Generac Field Pro on September 18, 2026.

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