MitoRedLight vs Capillus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MitoRedLight
Control your red light therapy device remotely. Select channels, set session durations, and access special modes for enhanced therapy. Track your usage and experienced benefits on a local dashboard.
- Remote device control
- Session programming
- Special therapy modes
- Usage dashboard
- Benefit tracking
- Sunrise/sunset simulation
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The MitoRedLight app is the remote control for your Mito Red Light Adapt panel and newly added MitoPRO X panel! Through the app, you connect to your Mito ADAPT or PRO X panel, select the channel, set the time duration, and start your therapy session. Your device will turn on then turn off automatically at the end of the time you selected. Using the app makes it super easy to program your therapy session. Many modes are only available through the app! ADAPT has special modes through the app: extended NIR sessions, gradual sunrise, gradual sunset, and Red/NIR intervals. PRO X has special modes for extended NIR sessions and intervals. A dashboard will show your usage and your responses to the benefits you have experienced.A dashboard will show your usage and your responses to the benefits you have experienced. This data is local to your phone.
Capillus
This app enhances your hair regrowth journey by integrating with a red light therapy cap. It offers tracking tools, Bluetooth connectivity, and progress photo capabilities to help you stay consistent and monitor your results.
- Bluetooth connectivity with therapy cap
- Daily treatment tracking
- Progress photo documentation
- Customizable reminders
- Hair care tips and support
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Your hair regrowth journey, tracked in one place. The Capillus App connects to your Capillus Red Light Therapy Cap over Bluetooth and gives you everything you need to stay consistent with your treatment, from session timers to progress photos. TREATMENT TRACKER Connect your cap via Bluetooth, start your 6-minute session, and let the app log it. Every completed session is automatically recorded in your weekly and monthly calendar, so you always know exactly where you stand. The recommended protocol is one session per day, and the app helps you stick to it. PROGRESS TRACKER Take high-quality progress photos from four different angles: crown, temples, and front hairline, and the app organizes them into albums automatically. Compare before-and-after photos side by side to see your own regrowth journey unfold over time. STAY ON TRACK Personalize your account settings, manage treatment reminders, and get hair care tips designed to help you get the most out of every session. BACKED BY FDA-CLEARED TECHNOLOGY Capillus laser caps use FDA-cleared, clinically studied red light therapy (low-level laser therapy) to support hair regrowth. The Capillus App works with Bluetooth-enabled Capillus devices to help you track your treatment and stay consistent. Learn more at capillus.com. Individual results may vary. The information provided in this app is not medical advice, consult a physician regarding any medical concerns.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Capillus at 1.9 against MitoRedLight's 1.0. Capillus also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 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.
Capillus holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MitoRedLight's written reviews are positive against 27% of Capillus's.
MitoRedLight ships an update every 6 weeks, Capillus weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MitoRedLight | Capillus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (8 ratings) | 1.9 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 27.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mito Red Light | Capillus |
Customer experience
MitoRedLight
Capillus
In-app purchases
MitoRedLight
No in-app purchases
Capillus
No in-app purchases








