DS18 LC vs DS18 LC v2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DS18 LC
Control LED lights with customizable color, frequency, and mode settings. Synchronize lighting effects with music or microphone input for dynamic visual experiences.
- Magic mode lighting control
- RGB mode lighting control
- Music rhythm synchronization
- Microphone signal synchronization
- Customizable color, frequency, and modes
- Multiple lighting modes (Fixed, Gradient, Rainbow, etc.)
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Under Magic mode, the app can operate by changing the light color, frequency, modes options, led quantity and wire order settings. The light can also change by music rhythm and microphone signals. The modes include: Fixed, Gradient, Circling, Beat, Running Water, Rainbow and Flashing. Under RGB mode, the app can operate by changing the light color, frequency, modes options, led quantity and wire order settings. The modes include: Fixed, Gradient, Flashing, and Breathing. The light can also change by music rhythm and microphone signals.
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
The clearest difference is update cadence: DS18 LC v2 at monthly against DS18 LC's every 3 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.
DS18 LC ships an update every 3 months, DS18 LC v2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS18 LC | DS18 LC v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 建斌 陈 | SPIRIT LLC |
In-app purchases
DS18 LC
No in-app purchases
DS18 LC v2
No in-app purchases
