SmarttrackSA Plus vs Light Rider
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmarttrackSA Plus
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Rest easy knowing that your vehicles and assets are protected 24/7. Smarttrack SA provides an all in one service offering which includes vehicle tracking and asset tracking for clients nationwide. Whether you are monitoring a fleet of vehicles or simply want to ensure your assets such as trailers, containers and boats are covered then Smarttrack SA has a solution for you. With our various connected devices as well as battery operated products we can cater for every individual need. Smarttrack SA clients can now get all the necessary information on movement, ignition state, data actuality and unit location in real time.
Light Rider
Control DMX lights with pre-programmed effects and live adjustments. Choose from a vast library of fixtures to create dynamic light shows synced to music, ideal for DJs. Supports multiple DMX universes via Wi-Fi.
- 15,000+ lighting fixtures
- Pre-programmed effects (Move, Color, Flash)
- Live FX control (speed, fade, fan, size, shift)
- Music synchronization (Beat Tap, audio Pulse)
- Supports up to 4 DMX universes
- Wi-Fi connectivity
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Light Rider lets you control your DMX lights without needing to program anything. Choose from over 15,000 lighting fixtures and once added, they will bounce, chase, ride, sparkle and perform a light show like you’ve never seen before! Built on over 25 years of DMX lighting control experience, Light Rider finally puts a great light show into the hands of a working DJ, who might not have the time to spend hours programming scenes before a show. Carefully crafted by Light Rider’s developers and DJs - Move FX are on the left, Color FX on the right, Flash FX in the middle and presets along the bottom. Ride your FX live with the speed, fade, fan, size and shift controls. Sync with the music using Beat Tap and audio Pulse analysis Light Rider supports up to 4 DMX universes (2048 channels) with iPad via WiFi. To connect the app with your lights, you can use: -Any Nicolaudie Group Ethernet - DMX interface (e.g. Sunlite Suite2-FC, Daslight DVC4-GZM) -Any Art-Net device (In-App purchase) -Our brand new Light Rider Wi-Fi DMX interface
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmarttrackSA Plus at none against Light Rider's 1. SmarttrackSA Plus also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Light Rider's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 37 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Light Rider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmarttrackSA Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
SmarttrackSA Plus ships an update every 37 months, Light Rider every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmarttrackSA Plus | Light Rider |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.4 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smarttrack SA (Pty) Ltd | Nicolaudie |
In-app purchases
SmarttrackSA Plus
No in-app purchases
Light Rider
- Unlock Art Net$129.99
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