NANLINK vs PumpLens
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.
PumpLens
Effortlessly track your car's fuel expenses and efficiency. Snap photos of receipts or pumps to log fill-ups instantly. Monitor spending, view trends with clear analytics, and receive helpful reminders.
- Receipt and gas pump scanning for quick logging
- Track multiple vehicles and their history
- Detailed analytics on mileage and cost per mile
- Fill-up and check-in reminders
- Data export to CSV
- Review entries with photos and notes
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PumpLens is the quick, accurate way to track every fill‑up and understand your car’s fuel costs. Snap a photo of your gas receipt or gas pump, and PumpLens extracts the details for you. Stay on top of spending and efficiency with clean charts, helpful reminders, and easy data export. What you can do: - Log fill‑ups in seconds with receipt and gas pump scanning - Track multiple vehicles and view per‑car history - See mileage, cost per mile, and trends with clear analytics - Set reminders so you never miss a fill‑up or check‑in - Export your data to CSV for backup or reports - Review individual entries with photos and notes - Simple, privacy‑minded design with no complicated setup Some features may be available via an optional subscription. Pricing and terms are presented in‑app. Need help or have feedback? We’d love to hear from you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PumpLens at 5.0 against NANLINK's 2.0. PumpLens also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). NANLINK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (93 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. PumpLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NANLINK asks for nothing beyond the download.
PumpLens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NANLINK has 93 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NANLINK ships an update fortnightly, PumpLens every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | NANLINK | PumpLens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (93 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 93 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangdong Nanguang Photo&Video Systems Co., Ltd | Mahmud Kandawala |
Customer experience
NANLINK
PumpLens
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
PumpLens
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NANLINK
No in-app purchases
PumpLens
- Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
