HiLighting vs Kindred
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HiLighting
Manage your LED devices remotely via Bluetooth. Monitor your device's status in real-time and access fast, efficient customer service for any issues.
- Bluetooth LED device management
- Real-time device status check
- Fast customer service
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HiLighting is an app to help you manage your LED device via Bluetooth -Check the status of your device in real time -Fast and efficient customer service
Kindred
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Kindred is a couples app built around one check-in a week. What you agree on in a check-in comes back at the next one, so the conversation turns into something you act on. A check-in takes about twenty minutes and begins when you're both in Kindred at the same moment, in the same room or not. You each answer the same questions on your own phone, questions like what your partner did this week that you appreciated. When you've both finished, your answers open side by side and you talk them through. What you agree on stays with you during the week as your commitments: a task to do once, like booking the weekend trip, or a habit to keep at, like phones away during dinner. At the next check-in the two of you go through them. There are no scores in Kindred and no streaks. It gives no advice, and no AI analyses what you write. What you make of each other's answers is for the two of you. For now, you both need an iPhone. After downloading, there's a demo you can try without an account. One subscription covers you both, monthly or yearly, and the yearly plan begins with two weeks free. There are no ads, and your past check-ins stay readable if you ever stop paying. Privacy Policy: https://kindredconnect.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://kindredconnect.app/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HiLighting at none against Kindred's 2. HiLighting also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Kindred's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Kindred sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HiLighting asks for nothing beyond the download.
HiLighting ships an update every 2 months, Kindred every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HiLighting | Kindred |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (636 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 636 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Jianjiaweidu Technology Co., Ltd | Quiet Studios Ltd |
Bugs and requests
HiLighting
Reported bugs
5 issues- App unable to detect or connect to LED lights
- Lights get stuck on one color after disconnection
- Music mode not working as expected
- Timers not functioning properly
- DIY lighting options not saving correctly
Requested features
5 requests- Add Spotify music integration
- Improve DIY lighting customization
- Implement voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- Enhance timer and automation features
- Provide better troubleshooting guides
Kindred
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HiLighting
No in-app purchases
Kindred
- Kindred Monthly$4.991 Month
- Kindred Yearly14 Days trial$39.991 Year
