Comparison

HomeLights for HomeKit vs TaskLight

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

Head to head
About

HomeLights for HomeKit

Effortlessly manage your HomeKit lights with this app. It offers unified control for rooms and individual bulbs, plus unique smart room detection that automatically opens controls for your current location. Enjoy quick access via widgets, Live Activities, and an Apple Watch app.

Highlights
  • Unified brightness and color control
  • Smart room detection
  • Live Activities & Dynamic Island control
  • HomeScreen & LockScreen widgets
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Apple Shortcuts actions
Features
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HomeLights is the ultimate solution to quickly and easily control your HomeKit lights! Whether you want to adjust a single bulb or an entire room, achieve the perfect ambiance effortlessly. Finding the right room in a list can be tedious, so HomeLights includes a unique Smart Room Detection feature. This exclusive feature not only automatically opens the remote of your current room but also enables Widgets & Live Activities to dynamically display the current room! KEY FEATURES: - Unified Brightness & Color Control: Seamlessly adjust the brightness, color, and temperature of all bulbs in a room simultaneously, or fine-tune individual bulbs to your preference. - Smart Room Detection: Utilizing Bluetooth, HomeLights automatically detects the room you're in and provides immediate control for this room as soon as you open the app. - Live Activities & Dynamic Island: Enjoy fast and convenient control of your current room right from your Dynamic Island (on supported devices). For other devices, Live Activities brings similar quick control from the Lock Screen. - HomeScreen & LockScreen Widgets: Use our interactive widgets for immediate access to your room's lighting controls. Set it up using Room Detection for dynamic room display, or lock it to a specific room of your choice. - Apple Watch Companion App: Control your lights directly from your wrist! With our Apple Watch app, lighting adjustments are just a tap away. - Apple Shortcuts Actions: Enhance your automations with HomeLights actions to easily control your rooms. We are also including a special "Get current room" action, which takes advantage of the Room Detection feature. Build shortcuts that adapt to your location and create personalized, efficient routines. Start with our base version, offering control over two of your preferred rooms. For those seeking for more, the Premium upgrade provides limitless room control, exclusive Room Detection and Apple Watch access. Light up your space with precision. Download HomeLights for HomeKit today and enjoy the ease of smart lighting adjustments! Privacy Policy: https://homelights.anthopak.dev/privacyPolicy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TaskLight

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TaskLight is task management app designed to bring clarity and efficiency to your daily organization. Whether you're managing personal projects or coordinating tasks, TaskLight provides the perfect balance of simplicity and functionality. Key Features: * Task Organization - Create main tasks and sub-tasks - Highlight priority items with visual indicators - Track completion status at a glance - Add detailed notes to any task - Organize work with a clean, focused interface * Search - Search across all tasks and notes instantly - Find specific items quickly - Access complete task history * Team Collaboration - Assign tasks via email - Include detailed notes and instructions - Track assigned tasks * Thoughtful Design - Choose between light and dark themes - Enjoy a clean, distraction-free interface - Access deleted items when needed * Privacy & Security - All data stored locally on your device - No account required - No data collection - Your tasks stay private Perfect for: - Personal task management - Daily planning - Task delegation Download TaskLight today and experience task management that puts clarity and efficiency first.

Screenshots

HomeLights for HomeKit4 screens
TaskLight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TaskLight at none against HomeLights for HomeKit's 4. HomeLights for HomeKit's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). On price and ads 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. HomeLights for HomeKit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TaskLight asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HomeLights for HomeKit versus TaskLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeLights for HomeKitTaskLight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (75 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings75 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB3 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAnthonin CocagneBlake Lundstrom

Bugs and requests

HomeLights for HomeKit

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Free version limits functionality
  • Some features locked behind paywall
  • Apple Watch app not interactive
  • Device identification uses obscure model numbers

Requested features

6 requests
  • Improve Apple Watch companion app interactivity
  • Integrate better with Live Activity on Apple Watch
  • Support for devices other than lights (cameras, thermostats)
  • Reorder main screen items
  • Add favorite devices/rooms
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  • Improve device identification for obscure models

TaskLight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

HomeLights for HomeKit

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription14 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$17.90
None

TaskLight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeLights for HomeKit free?
HomeLights for HomeKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskLight free?
TaskLight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HomeLights for HomeKit or TaskLight have ads?
Neither HomeLights for HomeKit nor TaskLight shows ads.

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