Comparison

Dauer Manufacturing vs Bonsai Roofline

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

Head to head
About

Dauer Manufacturing

Features
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JARVIS, Dauer Manufacturing’s 300W Wi-Fi® SMART transformer, allows you to remotely control your landscape lighting utilizing the Dauer app. The transformer offers 3 independent, zone-controlled channels with individual time scheduling, allowing you to split the wattage into any configuration, as long as a combined total of 300W is not exceeded, including wire load. The JARVIS app feature accounts for overall loads and power consumption and allows viewing of real-time power consumption and monthly history through the app-specific digital power meter.

About

Bonsai Roofline

Create and save custom exterior lighting displays with rich color and brightness controls. Manage your lights from anywhere, automate schedules, and highlight architectural features. Perfect for holidays, events, security, and year-round ambiance.

Highlights
  • Custom lighting scenes
  • Global remote control
  • Smart scheduling
  • Architectural design tools
  • Multi-zone control
Features
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• Custom Scenes & Favorites: Create and save hundreds of custom lighting displays with rich color and brightness controls. • Global Control: Manage your lighting from anywhere - home, work, or vacation. • Smart Scheduling: Automate daily, monthly, and annual lighting schedules. Set it and forget it. • Architectural Design Tools: Highlight your home's unique features with detailed lighting schemes. • Multi-Zone Control: Independently control up to four lighting zones for dynamic architectural displays. Perfect For • Holidays • Special events • Enhanced security  • Increased curb appeal  • Year-round ambiance Transform your home's exterior with Bonsai Roofline lighting eliminating seasonal installation hassles. Professional-quality results with an intuitive interface.

Screenshots

Dauer Manufacturing4 screens
Bonsai Roofline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bonsai Roofline at every 2 months against Dauer Manufacturing's every 9 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

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

Dauer Manufacturing ships an update every 9 months, Bonsai Roofline every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dauer Manufacturing versus Bonsai Roofline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDauer ManufacturingBonsai Roofline
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB408 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDauer Manufacturing CorpRedwoods Landscape Lighting LLC

In-app purchases

None

Dauer Manufacturing

No in-app purchases

None

Bonsai Roofline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dauer Manufacturing free?
Dauer Manufacturing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bonsai Roofline free?
Bonsai Roofline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dauer Manufacturing or Bonsai Roofline have ads?
Neither Dauer Manufacturing nor Bonsai Roofline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dauer Manufacturing or Bonsai Roofline?
Dauer Manufacturing ships an update every 9 months, and Bonsai Roofline every 2 months. Most recently, Dauer Manufacturing was updated on November 4, 2026 and Bonsai Roofline on October 30, 2026.

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