# HiLighting vs The Life App

The clearest difference is rating: The Life App at 5.0 against HiLighting's 2.5. The Life App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). HiLighting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Life App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. HiLighting asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Life App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiLighting has 636 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HiLighting ships an update every 2 months, The Life App weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiLighting | The Life App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (636 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hilighting/id1562092453/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-life-app/id6773786868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **636** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Jianjiaweidu Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740454119) | [Frank Farrell](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773786871) |

## What reviewers say

### HiLighting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hilighting/id1562092453)

Manage your LED devices remotely via Bluetooth.  Monitor your device's status in real-time and access fast, efficient customer service for any issues.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth LED device management, Real-time device status check, Fast customer service

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Good color options
- 🎨 Customizable lighting
- ⏱️ Useful timer feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Unreliable remote control
- 🎵 Music sync problems
- ⚠️ Frequent app crashes
- 🔧 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add Spotify music integration
- Improve DIY lighting customization
- Implement voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- Enhance timer and automation features
- Provide better troubleshooting guides


### The Life App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-life-app/id6773786868)

Organize your entire household in one private space. Manage bills, appointments, shopping lists, and important documents with an AI assistant. Plan major life events like weddings and trips with checklists and budget tracking.

**Highlights:** AI assistant for household tasks, Voice and text input, Task and appointment management, Bill and renewal tracking, Life event planning, Budget tracking, Secure document vault

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiLighting free?

HiLighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Life App free?

The Life App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HiLighting or The Life App?

The Life App is rated higher. HiLighting averages 2.5 out of 5 from 636 ratings, while The Life App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HiLighting or The Life App have ads?

The Life App shows ads; HiLighting does not.

### Which is updated more often, HiLighting or The Life App?

HiLighting ships an update every 2 months, and The Life App weekly. Most recently, HiLighting was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Life App on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*