Comparison

Watts Lights Local Control vs OPNsense Manager

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

Head to head
About

Watts Lights Local Control

Control your Watts Lighting System v2.0 directly when Wi-Fi or cloud access is unavailable. This utility app provides local management for your lighting system.

Highlights
  • Local control
  • WIFI independent
  • Cloud control alternative
  • Lighting system management
  • v2.0 controller support
Features
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Used to control a Watts Lighting System v2.0 controller when WIFI or a cloud control option is not possible.

About

OPNsense Manager

Manage multiple OPNsense firewalls remotely from your mobile device. Monitor network activity, control services, and configure firewall rules with real-time updates and secure authentication.

Highlights
  • Multiple OPNsense instance management
  • Real-time network activity monitoring
  • Firewall rule management
  • Service management
  • VPN connection management
  • Secure API authentication
  • PIN and biometric lock
Features
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A versatile mobile application that can help with assisting multiple OPNsense instances from the comfort of your phone. • Demo Mode - Try the app without setup! Explore all features with realistic sample data before connecting to your firewall • Secure API Authentication - API key/secret based authentication with encrypted storage using platform-specific Keychain/Keystore • Multiple Profile Management - Seamlessly manage and switch between multiple OPNsense firewall instances • Real-time visibility into all network activity • Automatic device discovery on your network • View connection details: IPs, ports, protocols, data rates • Block unwanted devices directly from the monitor • View all active DHCP leases • Complete device information: IP, MAC, hostname, lease times • PIN Lock & Biometric Authentication - Secure app access with 4-6 digit PIN code plus Face ID, Touch ID, or Fingerprint support • Real-time Dashboard - Monitor system status, CPU/memory usage, gateway health, and uptime with auto-refresh capability • Firewall Rule Management - View, create, edit, delete, and toggle firewall rules with comprehensive configuration options • Live Firewall Logs - Real-time log viewing with filtering by action (Pass/Block/Reject), search functionality, and detailed packet information • Service Management - Start, stop, and restart system services with real-time status indicators and confirmation dialogs • System Information - View detailed firmware details, version info, architecture, and repository information • VPN Connection Management - Manage OpenVPN and Tailscale connections directly from the app • Remote Firewall Reboot - Safely reboot your OPNsense firewall remotely with confirmation • Multi-language Support - Available in English, Arabic, Spanish, French, and German • Profile Import/Export - Backup and share connection profiles as JSON files • Auto-Lock & Session Timeout - Configurable automatic locking (1-60 minutes) for enhanced security • Dark/Light Theme - Toggle between dark and light modes for comfortable viewing • Pull-to-Refresh - Update data instantly with a simple swipe gesture • Material Design 3 - Modern, beautiful UI optimized for various screen sizes • Offline Support - Graceful handling of network connectivity issues • Self-signed Certificate Support - Configurable per profile for flexible deployment

Screenshots

Watts Lights Local Control4 screens
OPNsense Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Watts Lights Local Control at free against OPNsense Manager's paid. Watts Lights Local Control also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Watts Lights Local Control versus OPNsense Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatts Lights Local ControlOPNsense Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2301114 Alberta LtdHisham Ali

Customer experience

Watts Lights Local Control

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

OPNsense Manager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Watts Lights Local Control

No in-app purchases

None

OPNsense Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watts Lights Local Control free?
Watts Lights Local Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OPNsense Manager free?
OPNsense Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Watts Lights Local Control or OPNsense Manager have ads?
Neither Watts Lights Local Control nor OPNsense Manager shows ads.

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