JL Setup Utility Mobile vs Shadow Caster Lighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JL Setup Utility Mobile
This utility app allows commercial OEMs to load DSP project files onto select JL Audio electronics. It is designed for professional use and requires a specific Bluetooth accessory for connection. Project files must be prepared in TuN software before use.
- Load DSP project files
- Commercial OEM use
- Requires Bluetooth communicator
- Compatible with select JL Audio electronics
- Project files created in TuN
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Commercial OEM Setup Utility for select JL Audio electronics. Not applicable to retail products. Permits repetitive loading of DSP project files to select JL Audio electronics. Intended for OEM commercial use only Additional details: Project files must be created in TuN before using the JL Project Loader app Important: requires a JL Audio Bluetooth(R) Communicator accessory connected to the receiving device
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
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow Caster Lighting at every 2 months against JL Setup Utility Mobile's every 9 months. Shadow Caster Lighting also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JL Setup Utility Mobile ships an update every 9 months, Shadow Caster Lighting every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JL Setup Utility Mobile | Shadow Caster Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin | Shadow-caster Led Lighting LLC |
In-app purchases
JL Setup Utility Mobile
No in-app purchases
Shadow Caster Lighting
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is JL Setup Utility Mobile free?
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