Hoyle LightControl vs moodline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hoyle LightControl
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The Light Control app allows you to control any of the reactive lamps created by Adam Hoyle Ceramics. In addition to fine grained controls over the animation speed and brightness of the lamps, the app also allows you to change the lamp's colour palette to suit your mood.
moodline
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Moodline smartly combines the practical lighting function with a very decorative character. Create your own personal chill out space or the perfect atmosphere for a get-together with friends. It can be controlled with a dedicated phone application. Adjust their parameters, e.g. change the brightness, effect, color, intensity. The lamp has a built-in set of animations that will allow you to customize them to your needs. The device communicates via Wi-Fi, you can easily connect it to the local network or integrate Moodline lamp to the rest of your Smart Home system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: moodline at every 6 weeks against Hoyle LightControl's every 3 months. moodline also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
Hoyle LightControl ships an update every 3 months, moodline every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hoyle LightControl | moodline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Hoyle | fos design sp. z o.o. |
In-app purchases
Hoyle LightControl
No in-app purchases
moodline
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hoyle LightControl free?
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Do Hoyle LightControl or moodline have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hoyle LightControl or moodline?
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