Comparison

Plexilent vs BrightSync

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

Head to head
About

Plexilent

Features
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Plexilent’s new and improved Smart App takes a big step towards a smart home that reflects users’ unique needs & is easy to navigate. Whether one has a few smart lights or the user is a home enthusiast with dozens of connected devices, the Plexilent Smart app will improve every smart home experience. The Plexilent app works as the commissioning tool & also acts as a remote gateway. Plexilent lighting technology gives a possibility for Plexilent’s partner to implement & develop anything needed for a featured pack lighting control system. Plexient Smart App is built for every modern smartphone & tablet in both Andriod and iOS ecosystems. Features of the App: Switching Luminaires On & Off Dimming Luminaires Changing The Colour Temperature Luminaires & Groups Multi-Admin Support Changing Colour Scenes Timers

About

BrightSync

Features
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1. Control and Schedule all the appliances from the mobile anywhere, anytime. 2. Manage Access to other users by joining them into your home. 3. Control all your IR appliances like TV, Set Top Box, Air Conditioner, Projector etc. 4. Get a personalised and elaborate Entertainment Program Guide, to keep track of what's playing on your TV. 5. Schedule all your appliances using Routines and Scenes. 6. Create Workflows to do a set of actions based on room temperature, motion etc. 7. View real-time power consumption and energy stats of the appliances. 8. Control All your appliances using voice with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

Screenshots

Plexilent4 screens
BrightSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plexilent at every 4 days against BrightSync's every 3 months. Plexilent also leads on device support (4 vs 2). BrightSync's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Plexilent ships an update every 4 days, BrightSync every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Plexilent versus BrightSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlexilentBrightSync
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlexilentLIGHTS BY ANKUR PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Plexilent

No in-app purchases

None

BrightSync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plexilent free?
Plexilent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrightSync free?
BrightSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plexilent or BrightSync have ads?
Neither Plexilent nor BrightSync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plexilent or BrightSync?
Plexilent ships an update every 4 days, and BrightSync every 3 months. Most recently, Plexilent was updated on October 9, 2026 and BrightSync on October 9, 2026.

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