# BRIGHTLUX vs Flash Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Flash Studio at 4.8 against BRIGHTLUX's 2.3. Flash Studio also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 20). BRIGHTLUX's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Flash Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash Studio has 6.1K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of BRIGHTLUX's written reviews are positive against 61% of Flash Studio's.

BRIGHTLUX ships an update every 16 months, Flash Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BRIGHTLUX | Flash Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightlux/id1643739113/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-studio/id6756779254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **61.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 203 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Lighting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087171698) | [浙江闪铸三维科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/999198567) |

## What reviewers say

### BRIGHTLUX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightlux/id1643739113)

Enhance your living space with smart home device integration and customizable lighting effects. Schedule lighting changes and control multiple devices simultaneously for a personalized ambiance.

**Highlights:** Connect smart home devices, Customizable lighting effects, Schedule timers, Group device control, Multiple lighting modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flash Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-studio/id6756779254)

Manage your 3D printers remotely from your smartphone. Monitor print status, view live video feeds of your printer's operations, and control multiple printers simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Remote printer monitoring, Real-time video feed, Manage grouped printers, On-the-go management, Smartphone integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BRIGHTLUX free?

BRIGHTLUX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flash Studio free?

Flash Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BRIGHTLUX or Flash Studio?

Flash Studio is rated higher. BRIGHTLUX averages 2.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Flash Studio averages 4.8 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do BRIGHTLUX or Flash Studio have ads?

Flash Studio shows ads; BRIGHTLUX does not.

### Which is updated more often, BRIGHTLUX or Flash Studio?

BRIGHTLUX ships an update every 16 months, and Flash Studio fortnightly. Most recently, BRIGHTLUX was updated on November 3, 2026 and Flash Studio on November 5, 2026.

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