ALS Control vs HY NLC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Manage Bluetooth Mesh devices
- Discover, name, and group lights
- Set up lighting scenes
- Automate tasks with timers
- Monitor energy consumption
- Share control permissions
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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/
HY NLC
Effortlessly manage your Bluetooth-enabled lights. Connect, group, and control individual lights, adjust settings, and set timers. Create custom scenes and monitor usage for enhanced energy efficiency.
- Bluetooth light connection
- Individual and group light management
- Parameter and smart switch adjustment
- Timer settings
- Custom scene creation
- Usage monitoring for energy savings
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HY NLC is a Bluetooth lighting control app designed for effortless management. Connect and add lights via Bluetooth, manage them individually or in groups, and adjust settings like parameters, smart switches, and timers. Create custom scenes and monitor usage to enhance energy savings. Simplify your lighting control with this app for a smarter, more efficient solution.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ALS Control at every 2 weeks against HY NLC's every 2 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ALS Control against 5.0 for HY NLC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
ALS Control ships an update every 2 weeks, HY NLC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ALS Control | HY NLC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Advantage Lighting Solutions | HONYA LIGHTING LLC |
Customer experience
ALS Control
HY NLC
In-app purchases
ALS Control
No in-app purchases
HY NLC
No in-app purchases
