Comparison

LightElf vs RY

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

Head to head
About

LightElf

Control Bluetooth-connected laser light devices to customize display parameters. Features include hand-drawn graffiti functionality for personalized light shows.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth laser light control
  • Display parameter customization
  • Hand-drawn graffiti feature
  • Personalized light shows
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该软件通过蓝牙连接的激光灯设备,控制激光灯设备的显示参数,并且支持手绘涂鸦。

About

RY

Features
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支持蓝牙控制器控制灯具,包含RDM功能,480控台,可以用于场地调试和部分小型场地,可以编辑灯光秀

Screenshots

LightElf3 screens
RY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LightElf at every 3 weeks against RY's every 4 months. LightElf also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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

LightElf ships an update every 3 weeks, RY every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LightElf versus RY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightElfRY
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer广文 李Guangzhou RuiYang Lighting Technology Co. Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

LightElf

No in-app purchases

None

RY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LightElf free?
LightElf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RY free?
RY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LightElf or RY have ads?
Neither LightElf nor RY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightElf or RY?
LightElf ships an update every 3 weeks, and RY every 4 months. Most recently, LightElf was updated on September 17, 2026 and RY on September 16, 2026.

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