Comparison

WaveLinx vs ARISTA

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

Head to head
About

WaveLinx

Manage and configure wireless connected lighting systems. Create areas and zones, control lighting levels, and set up scene controls. This app supports both standalone and networked lighting control.

Highlights
  • Device management
  • Area configuration
  • Mobile-friendly design
  • Standalone and networked control
  • Scene control
  • Demand Response ready
Features
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Mobile app for commissioning all WaveLinx PRO wireless, WaveLinx Hybrid, and WaveLinx CORE systems. • Create and manage Buildings, Floors, Areas, Zones, and Scenes • Commission and Operate WaveLinx systems via WAC (standalone) or CORE (centralized) • Assign WaveLinx devices to areas and zones with Drag-and-Drop programming • Easily achieve code-compliance with our built-in settings and features • Occupancy grouping and configuration settings by area • Daylight zone configuration for each luminaire or daylight sensor • Supports multiple users as well as administrator and user roles for personal control • Mobile-friendly design fits all screen sizes The WaveLinx app makes configuring, managing, and commissioning WaveLinx lighting control systems simple and intuitive. With convenient wireless access, professionals can set up devices, adjust lighting settings, troubleshoot systems, and fine-tune performance — all from a mobile device. Visit our website to view our manuals and videos for more information and training.

About

ARISTA

Streamline commercial lighting installations and configurations with this contractor-focused system. Easily set up lighting control boundaries, create schedules, adjust dimming, and manage user access for efficient project management.

Highlights
  • Simple installation and onboarding
  • Define lighting boundaries (Area, Space, Zone)
  • Real-time configuration of device settings
  • Create ON/OFF schedules and dimming levels
  • Adjust sensors and grant user access
  • Identify devices with a 'blink' feature
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Take the hassle out of commercial lighting projects with the contractor-focused ARISTA™ Advanced Lighting Control System from Intermatic. This app will guide you through the installation and configuration of ARISTA devices. Use its simple workflows to set up lighting control boundaries, create ON/OFF schedules, set dimming levels, adjust sensors, add new users and more! • Simple Installation – Once ARISTA devices (e.g., sensors, controllers) are physically installed and powered on, use the ARISTA app to onboard components to the wireless network and assign them to a Project. • Define Boundaries – Create dynamic lighting environments by assigning ARISTA devices to a specific Area, Space and Zone within a Project. This allows you to group components based on physical location and function. • Real-time Configuration – Use the app to adjust input settings (e.g., run level, fade time) and create time schedules for each ARISTA device. A helpful “blink” feature allows installers to quickly identify devices in the field and begin configuration. • Grant Access – Add new Installers to a Project to assist with configuration and/or commissioning on the job site. Once initial installation is complete, pass control to stakeholders by granting Occupant access within the app. This allows occupants to make adjustments to ARISTA devices within specific parameters set during installation. Questions? Visit www.Intermatic.com/ARISTA for a complete programming guide, how-to videos and FAQs.

Screenshots

WaveLinx4 screens
ARISTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ARISTA at 5.0 against WaveLinx's 3.0. WaveLinx's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

ARISTA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WaveLinx ships an update every 3 months, ARISTA every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WaveLinx versus ARISTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaveLinxARISTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCooper LightingIntermatic LLC

Customer experience

WaveLinx

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ARISTA

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WaveLinx

No in-app purchases

None

ARISTA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WaveLinx free?
WaveLinx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ARISTA free?
ARISTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WaveLinx or ARISTA?
ARISTA is rated higher. WaveLinx averages 3.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while ARISTA averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do WaveLinx or ARISTA have ads?
Neither WaveLinx nor ARISTA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WaveLinx or ARISTA?
WaveLinx ships an update every 3 months, and ARISTA every 5 months. Most recently, WaveLinx was updated on November 3, 2026 and ARISTA on November 3, 2026.

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