Comparison

ALS Control vs RENO SMART

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

Head to head
About

ALS Control

This tool simplifies the setup and management of Bluetooth Mesh lighting networks in commercial settings. It allows for automatic device discovery, naming, grouping, scene creation, and scheduling. Users can also monitor energy consumption and share control permissions.

Highlights
  • Manage Bluetooth Mesh devices
  • Discover, name, and group lights
  • Set up lighting scenes
  • Automate tasks with timers
  • Monitor energy consumption
  • Share control permissions
Features
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ALS control is a tool for commissioning Bluetooth Mesh lighting networks in commercial spaces. With the ALS control APP, you can -manage bluetooth self-organizing network devices -automatically search for wireless devices,name and group lights -set up scenes -set the timer to handle tasks automatically -understand the electricity consumption and energy saving information of each fixture with sensors -share control permissions with other phones For more information about ALS control and our commissioning process, visit https://www.alslighting.us/

About

RENO SMART

Features
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The RENO SMART Bluetooth® Networked Lighting Control (NLC) app offers seamless management of smart switches with the convenience of your smartphone. This innovative app empowers users to effortlessly control their lighting fixtures from anywhere, providing unparalleled flexibility and convenience. With RENO SMART, users can easily adjust brightness levels, set schedules, and create personalized lighting scenes to suit their preferences, all through an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Say goodbye to traditional switches and embrace the future of smart lighting control with RENO SMART.

Screenshots

ALS Control4 screens
RENO SMART3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ALS Control at every 2 weeks against RENO SMART's every 4 months. RENO SMART's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). 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

ALS Control ships an update every 2 weeks, RENO SMART every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ALS Control versus RENO SMART: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterALS ControlRENO SMART
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAdvantage Lighting SolutionsReno LED lighting Inc.

In-app purchases

None

ALS Control

No in-app purchases

None

RENO SMART

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ALS Control free?
ALS Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RENO SMART free?
RENO SMART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ALS Control or RENO SMART have ads?
Neither ALS Control nor RENO SMART shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ALS Control or RENO SMART?
ALS Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and RENO SMART every 4 months. Most recently, ALS Control was updated on October 7, 2026 and RENO SMART on October 8, 2026.

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