Alpha+ vs Luminosys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alpha+
This app helps elevator mechanics interact with Lykos and Lobos controllers. It provides details on alarms and faults, suggests remedies, and allows for software updates on compatible controllers.
- View alarm and fault descriptions
- Access remedy information
- Read extra bytes
- Update Lykos controller software
- Update Lobos controller software
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The Alpha+ App was designed to help elevator mechanics simplify their interaction with the Lykos and Lobos elevator controllers. Users can view alarm and fault descriptions, remedies, and extra bytes, and update software on their Lykos and Lobos Controllers.
Luminosys
Accurately measure ambient light levels in Lux or Foot Candles using your phone's camera. This tool is ideal for photography, comparing light sources, or indoor gardening. It's designed for ease of use and provides precise readings.
- Measures light in Lux
- Measures light in Foot Candles (FC)
- Uses phone camera for accuracy
- Easy to use interface
- Suitable for photography
- Useful for indoor gardening
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Luminosys allows you to accurately measure the ambient light level in Lux or Foot Candles (FC). To do this, Luminosys uses your phone's camera in conjunction with a piece of paper to accurately measure the light level. It is very easy to use and is a great app for those looking for accurate light measurements for photography, comparing light sources, or indoor gardening.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Alpha+ at 5.0 against Luminosys's 4.4. Alpha+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 19 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Alpha+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Alpha+'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Luminosys's.
Alpha+ ships an update monthly, Luminosys every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alpha+ | Luminosys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alpha Elevator Control, Inc | Melissa Zwick |
Customer experience
Alpha+
Luminosys
In-app purchases
Alpha+
No in-app purchases
Luminosys
No in-app purchases
