Comparison

LYS Connect vs Thames City

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

Head to head
About

LYS Connect

Features
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Healthy light that improves your sleep, energy levels and productivity. What is healthy light? Scientific research shows that the light that we are exposed to every day is the main influencing factor on our mood, energy levels and sleep. Getting the right light at the right time is very important for good health and wellbeing. Healthy light is a combination of the right intensity, colour, timing and duration of light. But don’t worry about how to get the right light, the LYS Connect app makes it simple for you to get it. Not only does LYS Connect adapt the light to your daily routines, but it also works as a reminder so you know when to wind down at night. NOTE: The app requires a compatible light source.

About

Thames City

Features
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Welcome to the exclusive digital hub for Thames City Residents. The resident app will give you quick and easy access to very important information about your building and surrounding area. The app will also allow you to communicate with our wonderful concierge team and gives you the option to create your own social groups and events with other residents. Within our Thames City app you can explore our many services, such as booking your move-in slots, managing your deliveries and booking space within one of our amazing amenities rooms. Here is a flavour of what this exclusive digital hub can do for you as a resident- on your doorstep and away from it all: - Join an exclusive online community, building connections with other residents. - Send and receive messages with your concierge team, delighted to assist you wherever you are in the world - Receive up to date information from your concierge in relation to any packages or deliveries you receive - Take advantage of our wonderful spaces and book resident services including spa treatment rooms, gym classes, cinema, KTV rooms and conference room - View your apartment details and manuals - Report any defects within your apartment or common areas you may discover - Read the latest community news and announcements - Create and join groups and local community events

Screenshots

LYS Connect4 screens
Thames City3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Thames City at every 3 weeks against LYS Connect's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LYS Connect ships an update every 5 months, Thames City every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
LYS Connect versus Thames City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLYS ConnectThames City
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size106 MB78 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLYS Technologies LTDExcel Winner UK Limited

In-app purchases

None

LYS Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Thames City

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LYS Connect free?
LYS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thames City free?
Thames City is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LYS Connect or Thames City have ads?
Neither LYS Connect nor Thames City shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LYS Connect or Thames City?
LYS Connect ships an update every 5 months, and Thames City every 3 weeks. Most recently, LYS Connect was updated on November 3, 2026 and Thames City on October 25, 2026.

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