# Light ＋ vs Lotus Light Lantern

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Light ＋ at 61% against Lotus Light Lantern's 9%. Light ＋ also leads on ads (none vs shown). Lotus Light Lantern's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light ＋ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lotus Light Lantern sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lotus Light Lantern holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lotus Light Lantern has 293 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Light ＋'s written reviews are positive against 9% of Lotus Light Lantern's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Light ＋ ships an update every 2 months, Lotus Light Lantern every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light ＋ | Lotus Light Lantern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light/id320172514/reviews) | **[4.3 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lotus-light-lantern-led-strip/id6740968109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **293** |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Kin LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/320172517) | [AppVantage Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792358460) |

## What reviewers say

### Light ＋

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light/id320172514)

This app provides controllable lighting for photography and ambience. Easily adjust color and brightness by touching and dragging the screen. Explore various shapes, flash modes, and speed adjustments for creative lighting effects.

**Highlights:** Controllable color and brightness, Adjustable light shapes, Multiple flash modes (Normal, Rainbow, Flashing), Speed adjustment for flash modes, Intuitive touch and drag interface, Settings for advanced customization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light+ Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Lotus Light Lantern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lotus-light-lantern-led-strip/id6740968109)

Control your LED light strips and lanterns with ease. This app offers a centralized control center for multiple devices, allowing you to customize colors, brightness, and enjoy preset effects or music synchronization. Automate your lighting with scheduling features for a seamless and interactive experience.

**Highlights:** Connect multiple lighting devices, Customize color and brightness, Preset lighting effects and scenes, Sync lights with music, Automate lighting with schedules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light ＋ free?

Light ＋ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lotus Light Lantern free?

Lotus Light Lantern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light ＋ or Lotus Light Lantern?

Lotus Light Lantern is rated higher. Light ＋ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Lotus Light Lantern averages 4.3 from 293 ratings.

### Do Light ＋ or Lotus Light Lantern have ads?

Lotus Light Lantern shows ads; Light ＋ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Light ＋ or Lotus Light Lantern?

Light ＋ ships an update every 2 months, and Lotus Light Lantern every 9 days. Most recently, Light ＋ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Lotus Light Lantern on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*