Comparison

ALS Control vs Wattstopperi3

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

Wattstopperi3

Features
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Stay connected to your building portfolio - anytime, anywhere. With the Wattstopper i3 app, you can monitor, control, and optimize your facilities on the go. Access advanced tools for continuous commissioning, fault detection and diagnostics, interactive reporting, and real-time event alerts, all from your mobile device. Identify issues early, respond faster, and keep your buildings running at peak performance - right from the palm of your hand.

Screenshots

ALS Control4 screens
Wattstopperi33 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ALS Control at every 2 weeks against Wattstopperi3's monthly. ALS Control also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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, Wattstopperi3 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ALS Control versus Wattstopperi3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterALS ControlWattstopperi3
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdvantage Lighting SolutionsTHE WATT STOPPER, INC.

In-app purchases

None

ALS Control

No in-app purchases

None

Wattstopperi3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ALS Control free?
ALS Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wattstopperi3 free?
Wattstopperi3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ALS Control or Wattstopperi3 have ads?
Neither ALS Control nor Wattstopperi3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ALS Control or Wattstopperi3?
ALS Control ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wattstopperi3 monthly. Most recently, ALS Control was updated on October 7, 2026 and Wattstopperi3 on October 13, 2026.

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