Surplife vs Glowfire LLC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surplife
Control your smart lighting devices with ease. Add and manage multiple lights from a single application, allowing you to adjust settings remotely from any location.
- Add multiple devices
- Control multiple devices
- Remote device control
- Easy device management
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Surplife is a smart lighting control APP. Add and control multiple devices to the App so easy. Remotely control devices from anywhere.
Glowfire LLC
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Welcome to a new era of lighting. Glowfire is North America’s premier provider of permanent LED lighting systems, designed to bring effortless beauty to your home or business 365 days a year. Our sleek, low-profile systems provide brilliant, customizable light for every season, holiday, and special occasion—all without the annual hassle of traditional lights. Why Choose Glowfire ？ √ Limitless Creativity: Control millions of colors and dynamic patterns instantly from your smartphone. Perfect for any mood or event. √ Install Once, Enjoy Forever: Our durable, weatherproof system is built to last, eliminating the need for seasonal installation and takedown. √ Sleek & Subtle Design: The discreet fixtures blend seamlessly into your structure’s exterior, providing stunning light without the clutter. √ Energy-Efficient Brilliance: Enjoy dramatic lighting that saves energy and reduces your carbon footprint.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Glowfire LLC at every 3 days against Surplife's fortnightly. Glowfire LLC also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.5). Surplife's advantage is chart position (#102 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Surplife ships an update fortnightly, Glowfire LLC every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Surplife | Glowfire LLC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #102 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 479 MB | 429 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 明长 周 | Glowfire LLC |
Bugs and requests
Surplife
Reported bugs
5 issues- Lights turning on/off randomly
- Inability to save custom settings
- App crashing or not opening
- Lights not responding to app commands
- Scheduling feature not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- More holiday and theme options
- Ability to save custom scenes
- Improved app UI and navigation
- Multi-device syncing and control
- Integration with smart home platforms
Glowfire LLC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Surplife
No in-app purchases
Glowfire LLC
No in-app purchases
