Shadow Caster Lighting vs Astro Lithium
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadow Caster Lighting
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Controlling your boat Lighting just got even better! Control all of the lights on your boat with the Shadow-Caster lighting controller and IOS device. Unlike most boat lighting brands, Shadow-Caster has an innovative approach to marine LED lighting. The Shadow-Caster app gives you complete control over your underwater, above water, and accent lighting. This app is compatible with the Light Commander PLUS V2, which connects to your phone with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This app allows you to: -Change the colors of each light on your boat -Adjust the brightness -Sync your music with the lights on your boat -Group the settings to create a scene for future use
Astro Lithium
Monitor your Astro Lithium battery status in real time via Bluetooth. View state of charge, voltage, current, temperature, and estimated runtime. Receive smart alerts and manage multiple batteries.
- Real-time battery monitoring
- Estimated runtime calculation
- Smart status alerts
- Multi-battery support
- Troubleshooting guides
- Dealer locator
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Monitor your Astro Lithium battery in real time from your phone. Connect to any Astro Lithium battery via Bluetooth and instantly see your state of charge, voltage, current, temperature, power output, charge cycles, and estimated runtime remaining. FEATURES Real-Time Monitoring: See voltage, current, temperature, power, and state of charge updated live every two seconds. Estimated Runtime: Know how much battery life you have left. Uses a rolling average to give you a stable estimate even with variable loads like trolling motors. Smart Status Alerts: The app tells you exactly what your battery is doing. Idle, charging, discharging, fully charged, or low battery. If a protection event occurs, you get a plain-language explanation of what happened and what to do. Multi-Battery Support: Connect to multiple Astro Lithium batteries at once. Name each one (Trolling Motor, House Bank, etc.) so you always know which is which. Works With All Astro Lithium Batteries: Compatible with all bluetooth enabled Astro Lithium systems across our entire 12V, 24V, 36V, and 48V lineup. Built-In Support: Access troubleshooting guides, product manuals, dealer locator, and contact us directly from inside the app. Designed and built by Astro Lithium in Macclenny, Florida.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow Caster Lighting at every 2 months against Astro Lithium's every 5 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shadow Caster Lighting ships an update every 2 months, Astro Lithium every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadow Caster Lighting | Astro Lithium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shadow-caster Led Lighting LLC | Astro Lithium, LLC |
In-app purchases
Shadow Caster Lighting
No in-app purchases
Astro Lithium
No in-app purchases
Questions
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