Comparison

SkyFi Blu vs ACS by ALG

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

Head to head
About

SkyFi Blu

Features
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By integrating Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC) to indoor and outdoor applications, SkyFi Blu makes it simple for establishments to save energy, increase occupancy comfort, and meet code compliance. Sensors and network nodes can be easily installed in the field with SkyFi controls ready fixtures thanks to a patent-pending design. Nodes can be commissioned without a gateway or internet connectivity using the SkyFi Blu app! Wondering why SkyFi Blu app? User-Friendly • Simple DIY installation: the sensor connects to a ZSR receptacle on a SkyFi Controls Ready LED luminaire. • Commissioning is simple. • Budget-friendly — a cost-effective and scalable solution Adaptable • A wide range of control node options • Sensors with a compact form factor yet a lot of energy-saving characteristics • Sales of a diverse range of indoor and outdoor products Advance Technology • The plug-and-play interface makes it simple to add controls during or after installation. • Transition from Basic to Network without removing the fixture • Allows for project flexibility For more helpful information please visit www.maverickled.com

About

ACS by ALG

Control Archipelago intelligent lighting systems in small to medium buildings. Offers quick setup, easy configuration, and real-time management with features like scene creation, group control, and energy-saving automation.

Highlights
  • Rapid setup
  • Intuitive configuration
  • Real-time management
  • Flexible scene creation
  • Group control
  • Energy-efficient automation
Features
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ACS by ALG is a smart lighting control application designed for small and medium-sized buildings. It enables rapid setup, intuitive configuration, and real-time management of Archipelago intelligent lighting systems. Key features include flexible scene creation, group control, and energy-efficient automation to enhance comfort and reduce costs.

Screenshots

SkyFi Blu4 screens
ACS by ALG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SkyFi Blu at 12.0 against ACS by ALG'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

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

SkyFi Blu ships an update every 5 months, ACS by ALG every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SkyFi Blu versus ACS by ALG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkyFi BluACS by ALG
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaverickledArchipelago Lighting, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SkyFi Blu

No in-app purchases

None

ACS by ALG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SkyFi Blu free?
SkyFi Blu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ACS by ALG free?
ACS by ALG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SkyFi Blu or ACS by ALG have ads?
Neither SkyFi Blu nor ACS by ALG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkyFi Blu or ACS by ALG?
SkyFi Blu ships an update every 5 months, and ACS by ALG every 4 months. Most recently, SkyFi Blu was updated on September 19, 2026 and ACS by ALG on September 14, 2026.

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