Comparison

FlashCandle vs Lumo Remote

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

Head to head
About

FlashCandle

Features
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With FlashCandle, carry the perfect tool to illuminate any situation. This application gives you complete control over your mobile device's light. Adjust the flash intensity to your liking, from soft illumination to bright light for any need. Additionally, our advanced timer allows you to schedule the flash duration, ensuring efficient battery usage. Keep your device under control with helpful battery and timer alerts, so you never run out of light at the least opportune moment. Download FlashCandle now and discover how carrying light with you can make a big difference in your daily life.

About

Lumo Remote

Control your Bluetooth LED strip lights with an intuitive remote. Easily scan, connect, and adjust colors, brightness, and effects without needing an account or hub. Save favorite settings and use Siri for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Scan and connect to nearby Bluetooth LED lights
  • Intuitive color wheel and brightness control
  • Control built-in lighting effects
  • Save favorite colors and lighting scenes
  • Hands-free control with Siri commands
  • Automatic controller type identification
Features
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Control your Bluetooth LED lights with a fast, intuitive remote designed for everyday use. Lumo Remote is designed for many popular Bluetooth LED strip controllers, letting you scan for nearby lights, check compatibility and start controlling them in seconds—without creating an account or connecting a separate hub. Features: • Turn compatible lights on and off • Pick colours with an intuitive colour wheel • Adjust brightness from 1% to 100% • Control built-in lighting effects supported by your controller • Save favourite colours and recently used shades • Create and reuse lighting scenes • Save, nickname and quickly reconnect to your lights • Automatically identify supported controller types • Remember your preferred lighting settings between sessions • Use basic Siri commands for hands-free control Smart Compatibility: Not all Bluetooth LED lights use the same controller. Lumo Remote analyses your device and automatically selects the most suitable supported control system. Compatibility depends on the controller inside your lights—not only the brand printed on the packaging. Supported controller families currently include: • HappyLighting, Triones, QHM-Light and duoCo Strip controllers • ELK-BLEDOM and Lotus Lantern controllers • ELK-BLEDOB and LotusLamp X controllers • SP110E and LED Hue controllers • LED Lamp and Magic Lantern controllers • BanlanX SP63xE and SP64xE controllers • Keepsmile KS03-series controllers • BojiaLed / MohuanLED BJ_LED_M controllers Additional controller support will continue to be added through future updates. Private by Design: Lumo Remote communicates directly with your lights using Bluetooth. No account, cloud service or external hub is required for basic control. Designed specifically for iOS, Lumo Remote delivers a clean, responsive experience for compatible Bluetooth LED controllers. Whether you’re replacing the manufacturer’s app, have lost the original remote, or manage several LED strips, Lumo Remote makes everyday lighting control simple. Compatibility: Not all Bluetooth LED controllers use the same communication protocol. Some Bluetooth lights, and many Wi-Fi-only, Matter, Philips Hue, Govee and other proprietary lighting systems, require their own apps or integrations. Compatibility depends on the hardware inside your controller and cannot be guaranteed for every device.

Screenshots

FlashCandle4 screens
Lumo Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlashCandle at none against Lumo Remote's 1. FlashCandle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lumo Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FlashCandle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlashCandle ships an update daily, Lumo Remote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FlashCandle versus Lumo Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashCandleLumo Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher Ganfornina TrigueroKelechi Chima

In-app purchases

None

FlashCandle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Lumo Remote

One-time1
  • Lumo Remote Pro$4.99

Questions

Is FlashCandle free?
FlashCandle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lumo Remote free?
Lumo Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlashCandle or Lumo Remote have ads?
Lumo Remote shows ads; FlashCandle does not.
Which is updated more often, FlashCandle or Lumo Remote?
FlashCandle ships an update daily, and Lumo Remote weekly. Most recently, FlashCandle was updated on October 2, 2026 and Lumo Remote on October 8, 2026.

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