NANLINK vs Instagrid APP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NANLINK
Control lighting fixtures wirelessly via Bluetooth or 2.4G. Create complex lighting effects for film and video production by managing individual or multiple lights simultaneously. Enhance production efficiency with intuitive scenario and group-based controls.
- Wireless lighting control
- Bluetooth and 2.4G support
- Individual fixture control
- Synchronous multi-fixture control
- Scenario and group management
- Create lighting effects
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NANLINK APP, a wireless lighting control application designed and developed by Guangdong Nanguang Photo&Video Systems Co.,Ltd, allows for controlling light fixtures via Bluetooth Network and 2.4G Wireless Protocol. The APP is compatible with devices that run on IOS and iPadOS operating systems. Based on the design concept of scenario and group, NANLINK can assist gaffers and cinematographers with the creation of fascinating lighting effects through the full control of individual fixture and multiple fixtures synchronously, thus to achieve more production efficiency at the shooting scenes.
Instagrid APP
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TRANSFORM YOUR PORTABLE POWER MANAGEMENT WITH INSTAGRID The new Instagrid APP empowers your business with a seamless, connected experience, designed to help you manage and monitor your Instagrid portable power units with ease. Elevate your projects with reliable, weather-proof, and sustainable grid-like energy solutions and manage them from anywhere. KEY BENEFITS • REAL-TIME FLEET MANAGEMENT: Monitor your Instagrid units in real-time. Check vital stats like battery level, temperature, runtime, and energy usage effortlessly from a single dashboard – even remotely. • ADVANCED LOCATION TRACKING: Stay in control and secure your Instagrid units with real-time GPS tracking. Quickly locate your equipment on a map, ensuring everything stays on track. • COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY INSIGHTS: Track your energy consumption in detail. Analyse usage data over different periods, from days to a full year, and make informed decisions to optimise your energy usage. • INSTANT ALERTS: Stay informed with in-app messages and push notifications. Get safety alerts and updates about power levels, temperature, and more to ensure your equipment keeps running smoothly at all times. • EASY FIRMWARE UPDATES: Keep your units up-to-date with effortless, independent firmware updates. No external servicing needed – simply update on-site to access all the latest features. • ALL-IN-ONE SUPPORT: Benefit from comprehensive support with onboarding guides, user manuals, tutorial videos, and direct contact with our support team for the quickest resolutions. WHY INSTAGRID? We have created the world’s most advanced portable power supplies, bringing freedom to the way you work. • PURE INSTANT POWER. ANYWHERE: Instagrid delivers portable energy reinvented with advanced grid-like mobile power supplies that break the mould. No more generators – just powerful, sustainable, and reliable power on demand. • EFFICIENT AND RELIABLE: Our compact and powerful battery systems ensure silent, uninterrupted power, allowing you to focus on your tasks without the limitations of conventional power sources. No more hassle, no more downtimes. • CLEAN ENERGY: Instagrid powers even your most demanding equipment while producing no exhaust fumes, helping to reduce your carbon footprint and ensuring a healthier workplace. Replace combustion generators with a portable, noiseless, and fume-free power supply. Download the new Instagrid APP now and manage your portable power supplies anywhere! Copyright © 2023 - 2026 Instagrid GmbH. All rights reserved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NANLINK at 13.0 against Instagrid APP's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NANLINK ships an update fortnightly, Instagrid APP every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NANLINK | Instagrid APP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (92 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 92 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangdong Nanguang Photo&Video Systems Co., Ltd | instagrid GmbH |
Bugs and requests
NANLINK
Reported bugs
59 issues- Lights spontaneously lose connection
- Short delay between tapping light and settings appearing
- Presets buried several levels deep
- Lights spontaneously lose connection
- Short delay between tapping into a light and the settings coming up
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- Fixture groups not working after upgrading to Nanlink 2.0
- Lose signal if further than 8ft from unit
- App lagging and poorly working
- Constantly drops connection
- App constantly crashes
- Recent update erased presets
- Grouping issues after update
- Cannot add fixtures to groups
- App won't work without supplying personal info
- Layout doesn't adapt well to iPad, wasted space
- Login difficult, fields won't allow pasting from password manager
- No import of existing scenes on iPad
- App not working with Pavotubes
- Bluetooth not working for T8-7x
- Inconsistent operation, will not pair with lights
- Exiting and reopening app locks up trying to re-pair
- App asks for excessive permissions (photos, emails, texts)
- New update killed presets and dropped connection to all fixtures
- App doesn't work with new iPhones (dynamic island)
- Cannot go back from one tube's settings to the previous screen
- Settings don't seem to save
- CCT mode doesn't work at all
- Driving mode ambient dimming won't work
- Poor Bluetooth connection, short range
- Menu button placement issues (near phone's clock)
- Never saves profiles or auto-connects to fixtures
- App broken with iOS 16.2
- Most of the effects not working
- App can't find FS-150
- Cannot complete registration (activation code never emailed)
- App is abysmal, not user friendly
- Cannot connect to Forza 300b
- Settings changes on iPhone don't affect light
- Lose connection as soon as 2 lights are connected
- App is a complete waste of time, does nothing
- Never responsive, struggles to keep up with changing settings
- Server down, cannot create account or log in
- App crashes on login
- App crashes upon login attempt
- App crashes every time on sign in
- Overrides light values when connecting
- Impossible to fine-tune a light on a set unless connected beforehand
- Won't connect
- Fail connection in groups
- Slow app
- Doesn't see most fixtures
- Cannot get verification code to create an account
- App freezes repeatedly after entering name, password, and verification code
- Cannot login, stuck or frozen at login page
- App freezes repeatedly after entering name password and verification code
- App crashes on login with iPhone 13 pro
- App crashes at login
- App crashes upon login attempt
- App crashes every time on sign in
Requested features
13 requests- Allow individual light adjustment within groups
- Make connection more stable
- Make settings appear instantly
- UX overhaul, make important settings accessible
- Put preset saving feature front and center
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- Adaptive interface for iPads
- Master control to adjust all lights simultaneously
- Add a 'Streetlight' mode effect
- Allow users to choose between HSI & CCT control for transmitter box
- Add a demo mode
- Offline mode for app usage
- Gang effects across groups of lights for consistency
- Allow multicolor effects at assignable points
Instagrid APP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NANLINK
No in-app purchases
Instagrid APP
No in-app purchases
