Comparison

RENO SMART vs NLES Controls

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

Head to head
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.

About

NLES Controls

Features
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Key Features Motion Sensor Integrated motion sensors detect movement, automatically adjusting lighting Mobile App Control Control your lights from anywhere using our intuitive mobile app. Whether you're at home, at work, or on vacation, you can manage your lighting settings remotely. Cloud platform Upload data in the APP to the Cloud platform that allows for centralized control of data, including zone, group, scene, parameters (color temperature, brightness, sensor on/off), and energy statistics. Adaptive Lighting The system intelligently adjusts brightness levels based on ambient light conditions, ensuring optimal illumination while minimizing energy consumption. Energy Monitoring Track your energy usage in real-time, you can reduce your electricity bills. Personalized Scenes Create and save personalized lighting scenes for different zones such as meeting room, office or warehouse

Screenshots

RENO SMART3 screens
NLES Controls3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NLES Controls at every 2 months against RENO SMART's every 4 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

RENO SMART ships an update every 4 months, NLES Controls every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
RENO SMART versus NLES Controls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRENO SMARTNLES Controls
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.09.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB34 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperReno LED lighting Inc.NLES

In-app purchases

None

RENO SMART

No in-app purchases

None

NLES Controls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RENO SMART free?
RENO SMART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NLES Controls free?
NLES Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RENO SMART or NLES Controls have ads?
Neither RENO SMART nor NLES Controls shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RENO SMART or NLES Controls?
RENO SMART ships an update every 4 months, and NLES Controls every 2 months. Most recently, RENO SMART was updated on October 8, 2026 and NLES Controls on October 25, 2026.

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