Comparison

FireflyIQ Lights Controller vs IoT Lite

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

Head to head
About

FireflyIQ Lights Controller

Control smart LED lights via WiFi or Bluetooth for various applications like holiday, window, under cabinet, and landscape lighting. Offers numerous patterns, animations, and accent settings, along with multiple timer options. Integrates with voice assistants for enhanced convenience.

Highlights
  • WiFi and Bluetooth control
  • Holiday, window, and landscape lighting modes
  • Customizable patterns and animations
  • Multiple timer settings
  • Alexa and Google Assistant integration
Features
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FireflyIQ Lights WiFi or Bluetooth controller APP for smart LED Lighting. Perfect controller for permanent holiday lighting, window lighting, under cabinet lighting, and landscape lighting. Many patterns, animations, and accent lighting settings. Multiple timers can be set for different modes and/or to turn lights on/off. Works with Alexa and Google Assistant.

About

IoT Lite

Features
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IoT Lite is an application for controlling IoT devices. One-Tap Quick Setup: Simplifies connection steps for effortless device pairing.Supports Quick Widgets. Centralized Management: Supports simultaneous operation of multiple devices on one screen for unified, efficient control Smart Scenarios & Scheduling: Freely customize automated tasks to create intelligent living scenarios Real-Time Status Synchronization: Device activity visible anytime, ensuring timely responses and greater peace of mind Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Screenshots

FireflyIQ Lights Controller3 screens
IoT Lite3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IoT Lite at every 5 days against FireflyIQ Lights Controller's every 6 months. FireflyIQ Lights Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). 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

FireflyIQ Lights Controller ships an update every 6 months, IoT Lite every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FireflyIQ Lights Controller versus IoT Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFireflyIQ Lights ControllerIoT Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size630 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Chad CoxShenzhen Lite IoT Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

FireflyIQ Lights Controller

No in-app purchases

None

IoT Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FireflyIQ Lights Controller free?
FireflyIQ Lights Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IoT Lite free?
IoT Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FireflyIQ Lights Controller or IoT Lite have ads?
Neither FireflyIQ Lights Controller nor IoT Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FireflyIQ Lights Controller or IoT Lite?
FireflyIQ Lights Controller ships an update every 6 months, and IoT Lite every 5 days. Most recently, FireflyIQ Lights Controller was updated on September 24, 2026 and IoT Lite on September 8, 2026.

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