Comparison

Sunlighten vs CloudControl+

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

Head to head
About

Sunlighten

Optimize your well-being with this app, designed to enhance your light therapy and sauna experiences. Create personalized wellness programs, track sessions in real-time, and control your devices remotely for a seamless health journey.

Highlights
  • Science-based wellness programs
  • Personalized program creation
  • Real-time session tracking
  • Remote sauna control (Wi-Fi)
  • Audio and lighting management
  • Red light therapy panel programs
Features
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Take your wellness journey to the next level with the Sunlighten app, designed to enhance your Sunlighten sauna and Sunlighten RED Light Therapy Panel experience and optimize your well-being. Stay in control, feel your best, and enjoy the full potential of Sunlighten products. Key Features: • Science-based wellness programs designed to help you reach your health goals. • Create your own personalized programs. • Real-time session tracking. • Schedule your sauna sessions to build a routine. • Remote sauna control for compatible connected saunas • Manage your sauna's audio and lighting settings. • Get the most of our your RED Light Therapy Panel with over 20 scientifically optimized programs and guidance from the leaders in light therapy. Owners of mPulse saunas and RED Light Therapy Panels can enjoy full access to all app features, while owners of Amplify, Signature, and Solo Rise models can take advantage of convenient audio control. Stay connected for exciting updates as we continue to enhance your Sunlighten experience!

About

CloudControl+

Control your spa remotely with this app. Adjust temperature, lights, and pump settings from anywhere. Ensures your spa is always ready for relaxation, making every soak stress-free.

Highlights
  • Remote spa monitoring
  • Adjust temperature
  • Control lights
  • Customize pump settings
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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CloudControl+® by Bullfrog Spas puts the power of spa control right in your hands. With this innovative Wi-Fi module and smartphone app, you can monitor and adjust your spa’s functions and settings anytime, anywhere. From starting the spa and changing the temperature to turning on lights and customizing pump and filtration settings, every feature is just a tap away. Whether at home or on the go, CloudControl+ ensures your spa is always ready for relaxation. Stay connected and make every soak stress-free with the ultimate in spa technology. Spa and Home Hardware Requirements: - Any compatible Bullfrog Spas brand spa, manufactured date July 2025 or newer - CloudControl+ RF module and home transmitter (Part Numbers: 45-05209, 45-05210, 45-05211) - Home internet service with modem/router in general proximity to your spa

Screenshots

Sunlighten4 screens
CloudControl+2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sunlighten at 2.8 against CloudControl+'s 2.3. Sunlighten also leads on review sentiment (19% vs 0%) and ratings volume (77 vs 3). 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

Sunlighten holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunlighten has 77 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Sunlighten's written reviews are positive against 0% of CloudControl+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sunlighten ships an update every 4 months, CloudControl+ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sunlighten versus CloudControl+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunlightenCloudControl+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (77 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews19.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings77 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB106 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSunlighten IncLC Bullfrog International

Customer experience

Sunlighten

All ratings77 ratings
Positive33.8%
Neutral16.9%
Negative49.4%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive19.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative73.0%

CloudControl+

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Sunlighten

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to connect to sauna
  • Scheduled programs not running as expected
  • Inconsistent lighting controls
  • Tablet frequently restarts or loses connection

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remote start and preheat capability
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Better integration between app and sauna
  • More customization options

CloudControl+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sunlighten

No in-app purchases

None

CloudControl+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sunlighten free?
Sunlighten is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudControl+ free?
CloudControl+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sunlighten or CloudControl+?
Sunlighten is rated higher. Sunlighten averages 2.8 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while CloudControl+ averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Sunlighten or CloudControl+ have ads?
Neither Sunlighten nor CloudControl+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sunlighten or CloudControl+?
Sunlighten ships an update every 4 months, and CloudControl+ every 6 months. Most recently, Sunlighten was updated on October 11, 2026 and CloudControl+ on October 3, 2026.

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