Comparison

Solar Lighting vs Smart Home Controller App

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

Head to head
About

Solar Lighting

Control your Bluetooth-enabled solar lights with this app. Adjust brightness, set motion-activated lighting, or keep them on low power all night. It offers various modes for convenience and energy saving.

Highlights
  • Turn lights on/off
  • Motion-activated lighting
  • Always-on low light mode
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Sensor dimming mode
Features
Read full description

Open the Bluetooth connected phone APP "Solar Lighting" to realize the function on APP. The page has six buttons: 1. ON/OFF(on / off): Turn the light on or off. 2. SENSOR(induction 30s + off): Press this button to turn on the light after walking for 30s at night and then turn it off for several times at a distance of 5-8m. 3. ALWAYS ON(always bright 10%): Press this button to illuminate the whole night, and the light is slightly bright. 4. SENSOR DIM(sensing 30s + low light 3%): The light is slightly bright at night, when people walk through the light, the induction time is 30s, and then it becomes weak light, which can be cycled several times. 5.+(brightness brightening): Press this button to brighten the light according to the vision. 6.-(brightness down): Press this button to dim the light according to the vision.

About

Smart Home Controller App

Manage and control a wide range of smart home devices, including plugs, switches, bulbs, and cameras, from a single, intuitive interface. Simplify your daily routines by turning devices on or off with a tap, and easily expand your smart home setup.

Highlights
  • Control smart plugs, switches, and bulbs
  • Manage Wi-Fi cameras
  • Single-tap device on/off
  • Seamless device setup
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Expandable smart home management
Features
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The Smart Home Controller App helps you manage and control your smart devices, including connected plugs, switches, lights, bulbs, cameras, and more. Simple Smart Home Control Easily turn connected devices on or off with a single tap. Whether you're managing a single smart plug or multiple devices throughout your home, control is always within reach. Easy Setup Quickly connect supported devices and manage them directly from your phone. Designed to work with a wide range of compatible smart home products. Control Your Devices Manage lights, plugs, switches, and other supported devices from a single app. Create a streamlined smart home experience with reliable device control. Intuitive Design The app features a clean and user-friendly interface, making it easy to get started whether you're new to smart home technology or an experienced user. Why Choose Smart Home Controller App • Control compatible smart devices from one place • Easy setup and device management • Simple and reliable smart home controls • Supports a wide range of compatible products • Clean and intuitive user experience Premium Subscriptions Get unlimited access with a monthly or yearly plan. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at purchase and at each renewal. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in Account Settings. Privacy Policy and Terms Privacy Policy: https://chorus-labs.com/smart-home-privacy/ Terms of Service: https://chorus-labs.com/smart-home-terms/ Support Email: support@chorus-labs.com

Screenshots

Solar Lighting3 screens
Smart Home Controller App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Home Controller App at 4.6 against Solar Lighting's 2.4. Smart Home Controller App also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 14). Solar Lighting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Smart Home Controller App sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Solar Lighting asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Home Controller App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Home Controller App has 3.3K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Solar Lighting's written reviews are positive against 18% of Smart Home Controller App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solar Lighting ships an update every 10 months, Smart Home Controller App weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Solar Lighting versus Smart Home Controller App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar LightingSmart Home Controller App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (14 ratings)4.6 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews17.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings143.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Qianghe Technology CO., LTD.Chorus Labs LLC (CA)

Customer experience

Solar Lighting

All ratings14 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

Smart Home Controller App

All ratings3,290 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative79.6%

Bugs and requests

Solar Lighting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart Home Controller App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Disconnection issues after power outages
  • Incompatibility with certain smart home systems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free access to core features
  • Improved device compatibility
  • Streamlined setup process

In-app purchases

None

Solar Lighting

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Smart Home Controller App

Subscriptions10
  • Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Smart Home Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Smart Home Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium$19.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Smart Home Premium$39.991 Year
  • Smart Home Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Smart Home Premium$69.99

Questions

Is Solar Lighting free?
Solar Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Home Controller App free?
Smart Home Controller App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solar Lighting or Smart Home Controller App?
Smart Home Controller App is rated higher. Solar Lighting averages 2.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Smart Home Controller App averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Solar Lighting or Smart Home Controller App have ads?
Neither Solar Lighting nor Smart Home Controller App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar Lighting or Smart Home Controller App?
Solar Lighting ships an update every 10 months, and Smart Home Controller App weekly. Most recently, Solar Lighting was updated on September 27, 2026 and Smart Home Controller App on October 3, 2026.

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