Comparison

LightBox Lite vs CONTROLLED Lighting

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

Head to head
About

LightBox Lite

This utility app provides various lighting options, including instant flashlights, a dynamo light simulation, and an SOS signal. It offers features like adjustable brightness, color changes, sound alerts, and a lock mode to prevent accidental adjustments. It's designed as a free, practical tool for everyday lighting needs.

Highlights
  • Instant flashlights
  • Dynamo light simulation
  • SOS signal with sound
  • Adjustable brightness and color
  • Lock mode for accidental touches
  • Super-bright mode
Features
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A practical toolbox full of lights - Instant flashlights, Dynamo light, SOS and so on. Please check this app before you buy any other light related applications. (always FREE for this edition) [What are in the BOX] This little box brings you several kinds of lights by simply clicking the icons from the selection panel. * Flashlights (instant white)  - classic  - focus * Funny light  - dynamo * SOS light  - flash (soundable) [Quick Start] * Select a Light Style  - click the light name (say 'Flashlight' or 'SOS') on the bottom toolbar to launch the selection panel  - click the item you prefer * Change Brightness  - slide on the brightness area in the bottom toolbar, or  - slide horizontally on the light area (outside the bottom toolbar) * Change Color  - slide on the color area in the bottom toolbar, or  - slide vertically on the light area (outside the bottom toolbar), or  - shake your iPhone/iPod to shuffle the color * Make Some Noise (sound may vary or be not applicable based on the selected light)  - click the Horn icon to switch the sound on or off * Lock to avoid accidential touches  - click the Lock icon to enable or disable the adjustment (thru shake or slide the light area) for the accidential touches. * Switch to Super-Bright Mode  - just make a two-finger click on the light area :) * Show Help  - click the 'i' icon on the left top in the selection panel [Useful Tips for Special Lights] * Focus  - useful when you need only a ray of light or the iPhone/iPod has a little power energy  - two-finger click on the light area to quickly switch between the focus mode and full screen mode * Dynamo  - a funny light style simulating a real dynamo flashlight  - shake your iPhone/iPod to generate the 'electricity'  - the more quickly you shake, the more light you will get [Important] To get the best result, please set your iPhone/iPod screen brightness to the maximum through the Settings application. Enjoy!    * If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact us by emailing to: support@foxlabapp.com *

About

CONTROLLED Lighting

Features
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Introducing the CONTROLLED Mobile App: Your All-in-One Lighting Solution The CONTROLLED mobile app seamlessly integrates a range of lighting applications to streamline the workflow for contractors, sales agents, and property managers. Leveraging Bluetooth mesh networking, CONTROLLED allows for effortless management of sensor-equipped light fixtures. With just one touch, you can wirelessly pair fixtures and controls, simplifying the setup process and eliminating the inconvenience of dimming cables. Features: Zoning Create and manage custom zones and groups to control up to 100 light fixtures simultaneously per zone. Define specific areas or groupings within your space to adjust lighting settings for these zones collectively. Each fixture can be a member of up to 20 distinct groups. Unlimited zones can be created with each zone having its own shareable QR code with commands and settings info assignable for administrative or user level. Scenes & Schedules Configure scenes and schedules to preset your desired lighting settings. Automate specific lighting environments tailored to various activities or times of day, ensuring that your space is always perfectly illuminated for any occasion. User can set up to 32 scenes for a single light fixture, whereas up to 127 scenes for a zone. User can set up to 32 schedules for a zone. Energy Savings Wirelessly program motion sensors and daylight harvesting functions for individual fixtures or entire groups. This efficient setup boosts energy and cost savings by ensuring that lighting is only activated when and where it is needed. Network Pairing Facilitate the grouping of wireless devices to work seamlessly together via a Bluetooth mesh network. Network Pairing ensures synchronized control and communication across all connected devices, enhancing overall system efficiency. Management Optimize the process of sharing admin and user access with quick and secure authorization. This feature allows you to efficiently assign roles and permissions, save configurations, and manage access rights. It simplifies the initial setup and ongoing reconfiguration of spaces, ensuring changes are implemented smoothly. Support: For Free unlimited tech-support, users can call (416)252-9454. System Requirements (iOS): Compatible with all iOS versions Bluetooth 4.2 or higher

Screenshots

LightBox Lite4 screens
CONTROLLED Lighting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CONTROLLED Lighting at every 5 months against LightBox Lite's every 50 months. LightBox Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (5.0 vs 12.3). 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

LightBox Lite ships an update every 50 months, CONTROLLED Lighting every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LightBox Lite versus CONTROLLED Lighting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightBox LiteCONTROLLED Lighting
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 50 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS5.0 — better12.3
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer方明 陈RAB Design Lighting Inc

In-app purchases

None

LightBox Lite

No in-app purchases

None

CONTROLLED Lighting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LightBox Lite free?
LightBox Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CONTROLLED Lighting free?
CONTROLLED Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LightBox Lite or CONTROLLED Lighting have ads?
Neither LightBox Lite nor CONTROLLED Lighting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightBox Lite or CONTROLLED Lighting?
LightBox Lite ships an update every 50 months, and CONTROLLED Lighting every 5 months. Most recently, LightBox Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and CONTROLLED Lighting on November 4, 2026.

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