Comparison

WisToolBox vs LightGRID+

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

Head to head
About

WisToolBox

This app simplifies the setup and management of IoT devices, particularly those using RAKwireless technology. It offers cloud storage, custom firmware creation, and efficient device configuration through templates and a unified interface.

Highlights
  • RAK ID cloud sync
  • RUI3 for custom firmware
  • LoRaWAN configuration
  • Device template management
  • Firmware updates
  • Unified interface
Features
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• Sync with RAK ID Power up the app’s capabilities by signing in with RAK ID - an authentication tool developed by RAKwireless. Store up to 1 GB of data on the cloud and sync changes as they happen in real time. Set up an entire network of RAK devices and supporting apps for your IoT projects with RAK ID as the single source of truth. • Magic with RAKwireless Unified Interface (RUI)3 The RAKwireless Unified Interface V3 (RUI3) is designed to help IoT developers make their IoT products faster. It is compatible to RAK LPWAN modules. It supports the standard AT Commands which is known to many people, as well as the Binary Mode. The Binary mode is an improved version of the AT command with its efficient byte-array based protocol and implementation of checksum. RUI3 also allows you to create your own custom firmware using RUI3 APIs that are compatible to popular IDEs like Arduino and Visual Studio. With custom firmware, you will not need any external host microcontroller or microprocessor which can save you cost, circuit board space and current consumption. • Make the most of LoRaWAN Choose from the available configuration to set up your device, switch between network modes, join the vast LoRaWAN network, and change configuration freely. Meet the all-new and modern interface to stay connected at all times with your devices or enjoy the timeless console experience. • Move with the speed of templates Configure a device and save the configuration as a template in one click. Create hundreds of templates to configure as many devices as you wish. Import templates, store them on the cloud and edit as you go. • Stay up-to-date on firmware Keep the devices open to official RAK firmware updates, or bring your own custom firmware. Import firmware on a click, store them on the cloud and update as you go. Thank you for downloading WisToolBox. We hope you’ll like it! Questions? Suggestions? Please send them to support@wistoolbox.rakwireless.com

About

LightGRID+

Features
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Current’s LightGRID+ wireless outdoor lighting management platform offers lighting control solutions for virtually any outdoor application including roadway lighting, parking lots, parking decks, office parks, and smart campuses. LightGRID+ Mobile is an easy to use application for installing and configuring the LightGRID+ wireless node modules.

Screenshots

WisToolBox4 screens
LightGRID+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WisToolBox at every 6 weeks against LightGRID+'s every 8 months. 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

WisToolBox ships an update every 6 weeks, LightGRID+ every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WisToolBox versus LightGRID+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWisToolBoxLightGRID+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB10 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRAKwirelessCurrent Lighting Solutions, LLC

In-app purchases

None

WisToolBox

No in-app purchases

None

LightGRID+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WisToolBox free?
WisToolBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LightGRID+ free?
LightGRID+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WisToolBox or LightGRID+ have ads?
Neither WisToolBox nor LightGRID+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WisToolBox or LightGRID+?
WisToolBox ships an update every 6 weeks, and LightGRID+ every 8 months. Most recently, WisToolBox was updated on October 10, 2026 and LightGRID+ on September 28, 2026.

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