Comparison

re.corderUpdate vs ColourConnect®

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

Head to head
About

re.corderUpdate

This utility app helps users update the firmware for their re.corder devices. It provides a straightforward tool for managing device software updates.

Highlights
  • Firmware update tool
  • Device management
  • Simple interface
Features
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A Simple tool to update your re.corder's firmware.

About

ColourConnect®

Features
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Festive Lights ColourConnect Unbounded customisation at your fingertips, ColourConnect is the latest innovation in smart lighting. With this powerful, easy to use Bluetooth APP, you have the freedom to effortlessly control, change and connect your ColourConnect lights to create a truly bespoke lighting display. Set your imagination free and choose from an immeasurable colour selection, a vast catalogue of magical effects and even set your lights to music to bring your vision to life. Featured functions: -Colour control – Choose from an unbounded colour wheel to illuminate your lights to your exact choosing. You can even see the colours exact HEX number, making ColourConnect® perfect for matching your personal branding. -Multifunctional effects – Switch between 30 different eye-catching functions such as colour cycle, flash and strobe variants, and much more. Choose from popular effects and adjust the speed of your effects with just a click. -Musical rhythm – Choose from a variety of pre-installed songs and set your lights to match the musical rhythm. Can’t find the right song for you? Not to worry, simply download your chosen beat and you’re off! -Timer control – So much more than an on/off switch, thanks to the clever built-in timer you can fully customise and control your lights. Select either the timer or countdown function and give yourself the peace of mind knowing your lights will automatically turn on and off at the same time, day after day. Perfect for either domestic or sizable commercial displays, with the ColourConnect mobile APP, you have the flexibility to group multiple sets of lights together, meaning you can control thousands of bulbs from one single source. Whether you’re ramping up the festive cheer or looking for a year-round display, these mesmerising, colourful lights will come to life with the power of this clever, tailor-made APP.

Screenshots

re.corderUpdate1 screens
ColourConnect®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ColourConnect® at every 4 days against re.corderUpdate's every 28 months. ColourConnect® also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

re.corderUpdate ships an update every 28 months, ColourConnect® every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
re.corderUpdate versus ColourConnect®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterre.corderUpdateColourConnect®
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARTinoiseLinhai Yixin Photoelectric Technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

re.corderUpdate

No in-app purchases

None

ColourConnect®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is re.corderUpdate free?
re.corderUpdate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ColourConnect® free?
ColourConnect® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do re.corderUpdate or ColourConnect® have ads?
Neither re.corderUpdate nor ColourConnect® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, re.corderUpdate or ColourConnect®?
re.corderUpdate ships an update every 28 months, and ColourConnect® every 4 days. Most recently, re.corderUpdate was updated on September 11, 2026 and ColourConnect® on May 17, 2026.

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