Comparison

RAB Lightcloud Blue vs SE

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

Head to head
About

RAB Lightcloud Blue

Control your lighting devices with a Bluetooth mesh system. Easily commission and manage thousands of lamps and fixtures from your phone. Customize lighting with dimming, color control, and create custom scenes and schedules.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth mesh system
  • Quick commissioning
  • Control thousands of devices
  • Customizable scenes and schedules
  • Circadian lighting (SmartShift)
  • Occupancy sensor control
  • At-Home and Emergency modes
Features
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The Lightcloud Blue products use a Bluetooth mesh system to quickly commission and control lighting devices. Scale as you need, with RAB’s vast lighting portfolio of Lightcloud Blue enabled products. Control thousands of different lamps and fixtures from your phone, or for added convenience use RAB’s handheld Remote Control. QUICK AND SIMPLE COMMISSIONING RAB’s simple-to-use mobile app allows users to quickly pair and commission a residence or even large commercial project, in record time. Each device in our Bluetooth Mesh system can communicate with any other device, eliminating the need for a Gateway or Hub. Lightcloud Blue offers the ability to commission hundreds of devices simultaneously and begin controlling your space in minutes. SECURE Lightcloud Blue offers the industrial-grade security communications within the mesh network. All messages within RAB’s Lightcloud Blue network are encrypted and authenticated. SCALABLE Lightcloud Blue allows users to grow their system from a handful of devices to up-to 3,000 devices per app login. As devices are added, the system’s range increases – no Gateways or Hub required. Learn how to expand your system even further with Lightcloud Enterprise at www.lightcloud.com. CUSTOMIZABLE Personalize your space with a click of a button. The mobile app offers easy on/off, dimming, and color control. Group lamps and fixtures into Areas for the ability to control multiple devices at once. Create Scenes and Schedules and assign them to individual devices or Areas to quickly configure the lighting for your space. LUMINAIRE LEVEL LIGHTING CONTROL (LLLC) Qualifies for LLLC utility incentive programs. Wireless, integrated Lightcloud Blue controls enable fast commissioning and simple management. Make quick adjustments to sensor settings directly from the mobile app, including occupancy/vacancy, sensitivity levels, and manual settings for occupancy timeout. Reduce energy costs and improve occupant experience with granular or Area control using occupancy, dimming, high-end trim and more. SMARTSHIFT SmartShift is a circadian lighting system that matches the natural patterns of daylight and helps our bodies get back in sync with the sun. When enabled, it automatically tunes the color and intensity of lamps and fixtures throughout the day, mimicking the sun's changing light as it rises and sets. We’ve already created some SmartShift Presets for you in the app or create your own for customizable control. SPECIALTY Lightcloud Blue offers unique embedded features such as At-Home and Emergency Mode. At-Home creates the appearance that the space is occupied, by automatically scheduling lamps and fixtures to randomly turn on, dim, and turn off throughout the day. Emergency Mode serves as a visual notification that, when enabled, will randomly flash the lights to deter trespassers or signal there is an emergency. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS iOS 13 or higher Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.0 or higher

About

SE

This app integrates and manages all your home's electricity sources, automating energy production, storage, and consumption. It helps you save money and energy by optimizing usage and provides customizable settings for efficiency. The app also maximizes backup power during outages and helps make your home more sustainable.

Highlights
  • Automated energy optimization
  • Real-time energy monitoring
  • Control smart plugs and switches
  • Maximize backup power during outages
  • Storm prep for battery charging
  • Sustainable energy source selection
Features
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SE Monitor app connects with the Schneider Pulse smart electrical panel, Schneider Boost home battery, Schneider Inverter solar system, Schneider Energy Monitor, and connected plugs and switches. Allowing to monitor and manage your home’s energy use. Notes Features depend on installed and supported Schneider Electric devices. Availability may vary based on your system setup and location

Screenshots

RAB Lightcloud Blue4 screens
SE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RAB Lightcloud Blue at 3.2 against SE's 1.2. RAB Lightcloud Blue also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 4%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SE's advantage is ratings volume (263 vs 21). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RAB Lightcloud Blue holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SE has 263 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of RAB Lightcloud Blue's written reviews are positive against 4% of SE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RAB Lightcloud Blue ships an update every 3 months, SE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RAB Lightcloud Blue versus SE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRAB Lightcloud BlueSE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (21 ratings) — better1.2 (263 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better4.2% of reviews
Number of ratings21263 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB82 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRAB Lighting IncSchneider Electric SA

Customer experience

RAB Lightcloud Blue

All ratings19 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative42.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

SE

All ratings263 ratings
Positive4.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative93.9%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive4.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative94.9%

Bugs and requests

RAB Lightcloud Blue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to home WiFi network
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inaccurate power consumption data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Customizable alert settings
  • Improved device management and merging
  • Detailed energy usage breakdowns

In-app purchases

None

RAB Lightcloud Blue

No in-app purchases

None

SE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RAB Lightcloud Blue free?
RAB Lightcloud Blue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SE free?
SE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RAB Lightcloud Blue or SE?
RAB Lightcloud Blue is rated higher. RAB Lightcloud Blue averages 3.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while SE averages 1.2 from 263 ratings.
Do RAB Lightcloud Blue or SE have ads?
Neither RAB Lightcloud Blue nor SE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RAB Lightcloud Blue or SE?
RAB Lightcloud Blue ships an update every 3 months, and SE every 2 months. Most recently, RAB Lightcloud Blue was updated on October 22, 2026 and SE on October 27, 2026.

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