NICOR NLC vs KanConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NICOR NLC
This app enables remote control of compatible luminaires through a Bluetooth Mesh network. It allows users to define groups and zones, create scenes, adjust settings, and monitor energy usage. Access can be shared easily via QR codes.
- Define and Control Groups and Zones
- Create and Manage Scenes
- Adjust Occupancy/Vacancy Settings
- Utilize Daylight Harvesting
- Monitor Energy Usage
- Share Access via QR Codes
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NICOR's Network Lighting Controls (NLC) is a Bluetooth Mesh Lighting Control System. The NLC lighting control network is comprised of various NLC enabled luminaires including the following components: - PIR Occupancy Sensors - PIR Daylight Sensors - Load Controllers - Power Packs - Wall Control Switches - Mesh System Nodes Each component utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Mesh to remotely control and operate compatible luminaires. Scale up from individual luminaires to groups, zones, and entire establishments. The NLC system can control up to 100 luminaires per zone across multiple rooms. Manage controls and luminaires directly from the app with integrated features: - Define and Control Groups and Zones - Create and Manage Scenes - Adjust Occupancy/Vacancy Settings - Utilize Daylight Harvesting - Control Task Tuning/High-End Trim Settings - Set and Define Schedules - Monitor Energy Usage - Integrated DLC NLC5 Encrypted Security - Share Access Simply via QR Codes To learn more about NICOR NLC and view a full list of components and NLC enabled luminaires, visit https://nicorlighting.com/network-lighting-controls/
KanConnect
Easily report local issues like potholes and graffiti directly to your city. This app streamlines the process of connecting with local government for faster problem resolution.
- Report potholes
- Report graffiti
- Connect with city services
- Fast issue reporting
- Streamlined communication
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See a pothole that needs filling? Graffiti making a mess of your neighborhood? Tap right into your city and report the issue fast with KanConnect!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KanConnect at 5.0 against NICOR NLC's 1.9. NICOR NLC's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
KanConnect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NICOR NLC has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NICOR NLC ships an update every 2 months, KanConnect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NICOR NLC | KanConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nicor Lighting | GOGov, Inc. |
Customer experience
NICOR NLC
KanConnect
In-app purchases
NICOR NLC
No in-app purchases
KanConnect
No in-app purchases
