STINGER LIGHTING vs DS18 LC v2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STINGER LIGHTING
This utility app allows users to control DIY color and color change modes for lighting devices via Bluetooth. It offers a straightforward way to customize your lighting experience directly from your smartphone.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- DIY color control
- Color change modes
- Lighting device management
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Control the DIY color and color change mode of the lighting device through bluetooth connection.
DS18 LC v2
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Take Control of Your LED Lighting Smart Scan: Automatically detects all nearby lighting devices for instant connection; Versatile Adjustment: Freely customize colors, precisely control brightness, speed, and hue values; Diverse Modes: Switch effortlessly between multiple dynamic lighting effects; Convenient Management: Group lights, save favorite colors, and create lighting scenes for one-tap access; Smart Scheduling: Set custom on/off times and cycles to eliminate forgotten switches—energy-efficient and intelligent. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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Verdict
STINGER LIGHTING and DS18 LC v2 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STINGER LIGHTING | DS18 LC v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 康 涂 | SPIRIT LLC |
In-app purchases
STINGER LIGHTING
No in-app purchases
DS18 LC v2
No in-app purchases
