Comparison

SANlight vs Spider Farmer

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

Head to head
About

SANlight

Features
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The SANlight app to control the brightness of SANlight grow LEDs connected to a Bluetooth dimmer. Please note: You'll need a dimmable SANlight LED lamp connected to a SANlight dimmer to make use of this app. For feedback and support please use the "Contact Support" button on the Information screen.

About

Spider Farmer

Control your indoor grow environment with precision and ease. This app offers intuitive controls and real-time insights to optimize plant cultivation, leading to smarter and more sustainable yields.

Highlights
  • Precision grow environment control
  • Real-time insights
  • Intuitive controls
  • Optimize plant cultivation
  • Smarter yields
  • Sustainable yields
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Welcome to the future of indoor gardening with the Spider Farmer Grow Genius System Controller app. Revolutionizing the way you cultivate your plants, this innovative application brings precision, convenience, and efficiency to your fingertips. Whether you're a seasoned grower or just beginning your green journey, our app is your ultimate companion, offering intuitive controls and real-time insights to optimize every aspect of your grow environment. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to smarter, more sustainable yields with Spider Farmer. Let's embark on a journey where technology meets nature to elevate your growing experience like never before.

Screenshots

SANlight3 screens
Spider Farmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spider Farmer at every 5 weeks against SANlight's every 6 months. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SANlight ships an update every 6 months, Spider Farmer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SANlight versus Spider Farmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSANlightSpider Farmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.3 (138 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—43.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—138 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin AnkerHY AGRICULTURE WHOLESALE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

SANlight

No in-app purchases

None

Spider Farmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SANlight free?
SANlight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spider Farmer free?
Spider Farmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SANlight or Spider Farmer have ads?
Neither SANlight nor Spider Farmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SANlight or Spider Farmer?
SANlight ships an update every 6 months, and Spider Farmer every 5 weeks. Most recently, SANlight was updated on October 9, 2026 and Spider Farmer on November 4, 2026.

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