Comparison

POPLIGHT vs Attic Scout

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

Head to head
About

POPLIGHT

This app provides a convenient and affordable way to achieve the look of wall lighting without the complexities of traditional installation. It's ideal for renters concerned about damage and homeowners seeking a simpler, less expensive alternative.

Highlights
  • Easy installation
  • No mess or expense
  • Removable for renters
  • Cost-effective for homeowners
  • Protects security deposits
Features
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Poplight is the deal wall light for those who want the convenience and look of wall lighting without the hassle, mess, or expense of installing traditional wall sconces. If you rent your space: Poplight won't risk your security deposit and easily removes when it's time to move (plus you can re-install Poplight at your next place). If you own your place: Poplight is easier and less expensive to install than traditional wall sconces.

About

Attic Scout

Identify and value your belongings using your phone's camera. Get realistic price ranges based on recent sales and discover the best places to sell your items. Manage your inventory and track sales effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Camera-based item identification
  • Realistic value range estimates
  • Selling venue recommendations
  • Personal inventory management
  • Room scanning for bulk valuation
  • Sales tracking
Features
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Point your camera at anything you own or inherited. Attic Scout tells you what it is, what similar pieces have sold for, and where it will sell for the most. Most valuation apps hand you a confident number no matter what you show them. That is how people end up listing a $40 vase for $400, or giving away the one thing in the garage that was worth something. Attic Scout gives you a range it can stand behind. When the photo is not enough to be sure, it tells you that instead of guessing. WHEN A LOT OF THINGS SUDDENLY NEED A NUMBER You are moving and deciding what is worth the truck space. You are splitting up a household and need a neutral number both sides can look at. You are downsizing, settling an estate, or finally emptying the garage. Or you flip things on the weekend and want to price them right the first time. The job is the same every time: know what each thing is worth, keep track of it, and sell it where it brings the most. WHAT EVERY SCAN GIVES YOU - What it is, in plain English, whether that is a stand mixer or a hundred-year-old chair. The maker, era or material comes along when the photo shows enough to tell. - A realistic value range. When comparable items have sold recently on eBay, the range is built from those sales. Sellers ask for far more than buyers pay, so we use what buyers paid. - How sure we are, stated plainly, so a low-confidence result never gets priced like a certain one. - Where it sells for the most after fees. For a lot of household pieces that is local pickup rather than eBay, and the app will tell you so. YOUR INVENTORY, IN ONE PLACE Every item you value lands in your inventory with its photo and its range, and the total updates as you go. The Sell tab keeps track of what you have listed and what has sold, so a week of clearing out a house does not turn into a spreadsheet. WHOLE ROOMS AT ONCE Sweep your camera across a room. Attic Scout picks out each item, values it, and adds the whole room to your inventory in one pass. It is the fastest way we know to find out what a house is worth before the movers, the buyer, or the estate sale company walk in. Room scan is part of Pro. WHAT YOU KEEP Everything you have already valued stays in your inventory, subscribed or not. Your photos are used to value your items and for nothing else. They are never used to train AI models, ours or anyone else's, and we do not sell your data. PRICING Your first 3 valuations are free. Attic Scout Pro is $4.99 a month and gives you up to 100 valuations a month, whole-room scanning, and listing drafts with a title, description and price ready to post. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings after purchase. WHAT ATTIC SCOUT IS NOT It is not a formal appraisal. When something looks genuinely valuable, the app flags it and points you to a specialist, because that is where a licensed appraiser earns the fee. It is not tax or legal advice either. Whatever put a house full of things in front of you, the first question is always the same. We built Attic Scout to answer it straight. The Attic Scout Team Terms: https://atticscout.com/legal/terms Privacy: https://atticscout.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

POPLIGHT4 screens
Attic Scout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Attic Scout at 5.0 against POPLIGHT's 1.6. POPLIGHT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (146 vs 4). On price, ads 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. Attic Scout sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. POPLIGHT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Attic Scout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POPLIGHT has 146 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
POPLIGHT versus Attic Scout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOPLIGHTAttic Scout
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (146 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings146 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoplight LLCAttic Scout LLC

Bugs and requests

POPLIGHT

Reported bugs

74 issues
  • Lights not turning on/off
  • App losing connection frequently
  • Lights turning off by themselves
  • Timer not working
  • Grouping lights not working correctly
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  • App not remembering settings
  • Battery percentage inaccurate
  • Lights unsyncing from app
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Error messages when using app
  • Difficulty re-syncing lights
  • Light temperature not adjustable
  • App prompts to refresh constantly
  • Back button inconsistent
  • Lights get stuck on previous timer
  • App controls only one of two lights
  • Lights not responding to app commands
  • App doesn't open to control screen
  • Physical buttons on lamp are touchy
  • Lights randomly unsynced
  • Buttons not reactive, require multiple taps
  • Cannot remove timer once set
  • Cannot adjust hour setting on custom timer
  • Grouping lights prevents individual control
  • App doesn't show correct light color
  • Support offered no solutions
  • Lights not working without app
  • App not working well
  • Lights lose connection to app frequently
  • Lights turn off unexpectedly
  • Timer set to 30 mins but lights turn off
  • Batteries fully charged but lights turn off
  • Light temp feature not working
  • Issues getting light to respond to connect to apps
  • Level included was empty
  • App has major problems with design
  • Bluetooth got worse when grouped
  • App is v1 and feels that way
  • Only one person can connect to lights
  • Basic bugs need to be fixed
  • App is really glitchy
  • Light temp is not warm enough
  • App is near-impossible to use
  • Have to delete and re-add lights every time
  • Light not working after charging
  • App can't find pop light via Bluetooth
  • App is THE WORST
  • Have to unsync and re-sync lights every day
  • App not user-friendly
  • Step after step to turn light on and off
  • Main issue is light won't turn on/off outside app
  • Takes multiple hits to turn on/off
  • Warm setting is still very cool
  • App design is more style over substance
  • Constantly lose connection with lamp via app
  • Have to go into Adjust Settings, re-connect, then turn on/off
  • Graphics are not great UI
  • App needs redesign
  • App has major problems with how it's designed
  • Doesn't open with a screen to turn on/off
  • Easier to change color of icon than turn on
  • Dropdown to select lights is finicky
  • Timer function doesn't have good feedback
  • Not clear if timer is one-time or recurring
  • No product documentation
  • Keeps prompting to refresh app
  • Grouped lights not linked to physical lamp
  • Bluetooth got worse when grouped
  • Lights feel and look cheap
  • Color tone is limited
  • Light occasionally turns off on its own
  • App has major problems with how it's designed
  • App is rife with bugs

Requested features

13 requests
  • Apple HomeKit integration
  • Widget for quick control
  • Remote control accessory
  • Darker light temperature option
  • Improved timer functionality
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  • Ability to control all lights at once
  • In-app notifications for low battery
  • More intuitive on/off button placement
  • Integration with Google/Apple/Alexa
  • Automation options for lights
  • Ability to customize timers more
  • Easier renaming of lights
  • Better feedback on timer status

Attic Scout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

POPLIGHT

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Attic Scout

Subscriptions1
  • Attic Scout Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is POPLIGHT free?
POPLIGHT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Attic Scout free?
Attic Scout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, POPLIGHT or Attic Scout?
Attic Scout is rated higher. POPLIGHT averages 1.6 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Attic Scout averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do POPLIGHT or Attic Scout have ads?
Neither POPLIGHT nor Attic Scout shows ads.

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