Comparison

4K5 LightControl vs DXLens

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

Head to head
About

4K5 LightControl

Features
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The Light Control app improves efficiency, flexibility and convenience when working on site. It allows 4K5 work lights to be controlled from a smart phone over a wireless connection. The output of the light can be dimmed in five levels from 20 % to 100 % for optimum and quick adjustment to the actual situation and task. In addition to the display in per cent, the set light level is easy to identify from an easy-to-read graphic. Four work lights can be connected to the app at the same time. It is also possible to operate a work light from two smart phones with synchronised operating status. For work lights running from a battery, information on the charge is provided by a colour and per cent display. The power consumption can be effectively reduced by adjusting the light output to suit requirements as only as much electricity is consumed as is required to complete the task. The work lights can be quickly switched off remotely when leaving the site.

About

DXLens

Explore shortwave radio broadcasts with this comprehensive guide. Discover schedules, understand reception conditions, and access public SDR receivers. Log your reception and set alerts for your favorite stations.

Highlights
  • Shortwave broadcast schedules
  • On Air broadcast views
  • Station search and filtering
  • Interactive maps and station details
  • Reception forecasts and reliability
  • Access to public SDR receivers
  • Reception logbook and alerts
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DXLens is a shortwave listening companion designed to help listeners explore broadcast schedules, understand reception conditions, and access compatible public SDR receivers. Key features: • Shortwave schedules compiled from multiple established sources • On Air views for broadcasts scheduled at the current time • Search and filtering by station, frequency, language, band, target area, and source • Interactive maps, station details, and transmitter information • Reception forecasts, modeled path reliability, and propagation context • Access to compatible public KiwiSDR receivers • Support for compatible personal rtl_tcp receivers • Favorites, saved receivers, alerts, and a reception logbook • Home Screen widgets • Optional iCloud synchronization for supported user data • Manual location selection when location access is not granted All features in this release are available without a subscription or in-app purchase. No account or sign-in is required. DXLens provides schedule-based guidance and transparent reception information. It does not claim to measure live signal strength unless data is obtained from an actual receiver. Some features require an internet connection. Public SDR availability depends on third-party receiver operators and network conditions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dxlens.app/privacy

Screenshots

4K5 LightControl2 screens
DXLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DXLens at every 10 days against 4K5 LightControl's every 20 months. 4K5 LightControl's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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

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

4K5 LightControl ships an update every 20 months, DXLens every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
4K5 LightControl versus DXLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4K5 LightControlDXLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUMAREX GmbH & Co. KGMuayyad Qalalwah

In-app purchases

None

4K5 LightControl

No in-app purchases

None

DXLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4K5 LightControl free?
4K5 LightControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DXLens free?
DXLens is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 4K5 LightControl or DXLens have ads?
Neither 4K5 LightControl nor DXLens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4K5 LightControl or DXLens?
4K5 LightControl ships an update every 20 months, and DXLens every 10 days. Most recently, 4K5 LightControl was updated on October 14, 2026 and DXLens on October 15, 2026.

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