Link Up configurator vs Shadow Caster Lighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Link Up configurator
This app wirelessly configures gateway devices, enabling analog sensors to connect to NMEA 2000® networks. It offers plug-and-play installation and a user-friendly interface for easy setup and troubleshooting.
- Wireless device configuration
- Analog sensor to NMEA 2000® integration
- Plug-and-play installation
- User-friendly interface
- Status LED notifications
- Powerless configuration transfer
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The LinkUp Configurator is your veratron companion App to wirelessly configure your LinkUp gateway device in a snap. UPGRADE YOUR ANALOGUE SENSORS TO NMEA 2000® The veratron LinkUp gateways bring your analogue sensors to the NMEA 2000® network era. All your boat’s data are now digitally available to be displayed on any NMEA 2000® enabled device. Available in 5 variants to serve different scenario: - Generic resistive (level sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, …) - Pyrometer - Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) - Combined Temp/Press sensor - J1939 All NMEA 2000® certified! PLUG-AND-PLAY INSTALLATION The standard Micro-C M12 connector perfectly interfaces with the NMEA 2000® network without the need of additional adapters. No dedicated power supply is required, the LinkUp gateway gets its power directly from the NMEA 2000® network! The embedded LED notifies you the status of the device and its configuration at any time, reducing commissioning and troubleshooting time. WIRELESS CONFIGURATION The configuration of the LinkUp devices has never been so easy. Launch the App and define your settings through the user-friendly interface, then simply hold your mobile device in proximity of the LinkUp to transfer the configuration. Thanks to the embedded passive antenna the configuration can be done powerless! Discover more on www.veratron.com
Shadow Caster Lighting
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Controlling your boat Lighting just got even better! Control all of the lights on your boat with the Shadow-Caster lighting controller and IOS device. Unlike most boat lighting brands, Shadow-Caster has an innovative approach to marine LED lighting. The Shadow-Caster app gives you complete control over your underwater, above water, and accent lighting. This app is compatible with the Light Commander PLUS V2, which connects to your phone with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This app allows you to: -Change the colors of each light on your boat -Adjust the brightness -Sync your music with the lights on your boat -Group the settings to create a scene for future use
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Verdict
Link Up configurator and Shadow Caster Lighting are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Link Up configurator ships an update every 6 weeks, Shadow Caster Lighting every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Link Up configurator | Shadow Caster Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Veratron AG | Shadow-caster Led Lighting LLC |
In-app purchases
Link Up configurator
No in-app purchases
Shadow Caster Lighting
No in-app purchases
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