Comparison

BRmesh vs NICOR NLC

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

Head to head
About

BRmesh

Control your Bluetooth smart lights with an intuitive app. Manage individual lights, groups, or all lights simultaneously. Create custom lighting scenes and schedule automatic on/off times for daily use or ambiance.

Highlights
  • Area-based light control
  • Individual and group control
  • Customizable scenes
  • Scheduled on/off timers
  • Control up to 240 lights
Features
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Bluetooth smart light with APP control. Can be used for daily lighting and atmosphere lighting. Concise and practical control page: the lights can be divided into areas, the whole, individual or selective control of the light can be achieved through shortcut keys, which is very convenient and quick. Can control up to 240 lights. Built-in Newly Developed Timing Chips: You can set your favorite color to turn on and off on time everyday automatically. Scene: You can individually set the color or mode for each light, combine it into your favorite scene and save it, and one key to start when you need.

About

NICOR NLC

This app enables remote control of compatible luminaires through a Bluetooth Mesh network. It allows users to define groups and zones, create scenes, adjust settings, and monitor energy usage. Access can be shared easily via QR codes.

Highlights
  • Define and Control Groups and Zones
  • Create and Manage Scenes
  • Adjust Occupancy/Vacancy Settings
  • Utilize Daylight Harvesting
  • Monitor Energy Usage
  • Share Access via QR Codes
Features
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NICOR's Network Lighting Controls (NLC) is a Bluetooth Mesh Lighting Control System. The NLC lighting control network is comprised of various NLC enabled luminaires including the following components: - PIR Occupancy Sensors - PIR Daylight Sensors - Load Controllers - Power Packs - Wall Control Switches - Mesh System Nodes Each component utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Mesh to remotely control and operate compatible luminaires. Scale up from individual luminaires to groups, zones, and entire establishments. The NLC system can control up to 100 luminaires per zone across multiple rooms. Manage controls and luminaires directly from the app with integrated features: - Define and Control Groups and Zones - Create and Manage Scenes - Adjust Occupancy/Vacancy Settings - Utilize Daylight Harvesting - Control Task Tuning/High-End Trim Settings - Set and Define Schedules - Monitor Energy Usage - Integrated DLC NLC5 Encrypted Security - Share Access Simply via QR Codes To learn more about NICOR NLC and view a full list of components and NLC enabled luminaires, visit https://nicorlighting.com/network-lighting-controls/

Screenshots

BRmesh3 screens
NICOR NLC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BRmesh at 2.4 against NICOR NLC's 1.9. BRmesh also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). NICOR NLC's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BRmesh holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BRmesh has 297 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of BRmesh's written reviews are positive against 0% of NICOR NLC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BRmesh ships an update fortnightly, NICOR NLC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BRmesh versus NICOR NLC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBRmeshNICOR NLC
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (297 ratings) — better1.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews24.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings297 — better15
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer坤明 杨Nicor Lighting

Customer experience

BRmesh

All ratings296 ratings
Positive28.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative58.8%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive24.9%
Neutral18.7%
Negative56.5%

NICOR NLC

All ratings12 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

BRmesh

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when selecting individual lights
  • Sharing and QR code functionality not working as expected
  • Inconsistent performance after app updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to set custom colors for DIY modes
  • More granular control over lighting effects and speed
  • Integration with smart home platforms like Alexa and Google Home
  • Improved music sync and rhythm modes

NICOR NLC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BRmesh

No in-app purchases

None

NICOR NLC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BRmesh free?
BRmesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NICOR NLC free?
NICOR NLC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BRmesh or NICOR NLC?
BRmesh is rated higher. BRmesh averages 2.4 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while NICOR NLC averages 1.9 from 15 ratings.
Do BRmesh or NICOR NLC have ads?
Neither BRmesh nor NICOR NLC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BRmesh or NICOR NLC?
BRmesh ships an update fortnightly, and NICOR NLC every 2 months. Most recently, BRmesh was updated on October 27, 2026 and NICOR NLC on October 24, 2026.

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