Comparison

LIFX vs ScorchVision

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

Head to head
About

LIFX

Control your smart lights with this app. Easily adjust brightness, color, and temperature. Automate schedules, create custom scenes, and explore fun lighting effects. Integrates with voice assistants and HomeKit for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Basic light control (on/off, dim, color, temperature)
  • Group lights for easy management
  • Automated schedules and scenes
  • Special lighting effects (music visualizer, fire, etc.)
  • Live color painting on compatible lights
  • Custom color palettes
  • HomeKit integration
Features
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Like you, LIFX wants smarter light. This means we care about the way you control your smart lights, as much as we do about the lights themselves. We make it easy to get started with WiFi-enabled, bright, colorful smart lights that need no hub. Yep, you can start with just one device. LIFX App 4 can not only help give you the best start, but will turn your experience “up to 11”. Automate your wake up Schedule, or set up your movie-watching Scene (then set up voice control so you don’t even have to leave the sofa), or play with Effects next time you’re entertaining. Features. The LIFX app is packed full of features like: - The Basics: on/off, dim, change color, change white temperature. - Groups: control all lights in a group easily, including on/off and dimming with one touch from the Home Dashboard. - Group personalization: choose a LIFX illustration to suit or personalize Group cards with your own pictures. - Schedules: automate your lights to fade, change color, and turn on/off, all visible in an easy calendar-style view. - Effects: play with special effects like the music visualizer, fire, move, candle flicker, strobe, color cycle & more, all in one place. - Scenes: set your lighting just the way you like it and save it for later. - Themes: a library of one click color combinations for a Group, from ‘Proud’ to ‘Soothing’. - Paint: with your finger in the app, paint color live onto your LIFX Z, Beam, Tile and Candle. - Custom color palettes: add your favorite colors to a custom color palette. - Discover Tab: find How To guides, learn about integration partners, or shop for LIFX - and much more. Example uses from our customers: - Ambiance: schedule warmer light in the evening - to calm - and whiter light in the morning - to energize. - “Moccupancy”: set irregular schedules to make it seem like you’re home when you’re not. - Sleep: set your bedroom lights to deep red just before bed to produce more melatonin which helps you get better quality sleep. - Stay put: you’ve settled into the sofa for a streaming binge but left the lights on. No need to jump up to the switch, just ask your voice assistant. - Pet owners: if you're unexpectedly late home from work, turn the lights on for your dog from wherever you are. - Silent notifications: use partner apps to give you a light flash if… your car is arriving, or the forecast says it will rain, or you are mentioned on social media, and much more. HomeKit Best color-changing smart bulb for HomeKit cnet Pairing LIFX with Apple HomeKit is easy using the HomeKit onboarding QR code available in the product packaging. Stay in touch. Need a helping hand, or want to offer us some advice? We would love to hear from you about your LIFX experience. You can reach us at support@lifx.com. LIFX lights are available at lifx.com

About

ScorchVision

Features
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ScorchVision is a real-time fire detection app designed for DIYers, developers, and smart home enthusiasts. Paired with your custom Raspberry Pi camera setup, it uses advanced on-device machine learning to instantly detect fire and send push notifications to your phone. Key Features: AI-Powered Fire Detection: Custom-trained ML model detects fire with high accuracy directly on your Raspberry Pi. Instant Alerts: Get real-time push notifications when fire is detected—no delays. Background Monitoring: Continuous detection even when the app is closed. DIY Hardware Integration: Designed for seamless use with Raspberry Pi and camera modules—perfect for home automation and remote safety projects. Privacy-Focused: All processing happens locally—no cloud, no data sharing. Requirements: Raspberry Pi with compatible camera Fire detection model installed Local network access Proper setup & calibration Disclaimer: ScorchVision is not a certified fire alarm and should not replace professional fire safety systems. Always follow local fire safety regulations.

Screenshots

LIFX4 screens
ScorchVision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LIFX at fortnightly against ScorchVision's every 5 months. ScorchVision's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). 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

LIFX ships an update fortnightly, ScorchVision every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LIFX versus ScorchVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLIFXScorchVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.1K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size313 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLIFXCoding Minds, Inc.

Bugs and requests

LIFX

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Lights randomly disconnecting from app
  • Scenes and effects not working as expected
  • Scheduling issues and lights not responding to timers
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • More granular control over individual lights
  • Improved scene and effect customization
  • Better scheduling and automation options
  • Seamless integration with smart home platforms
  • Simplified onboarding and setup process

ScorchVision

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LIFX

No in-app purchases

None

ScorchVision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LIFX free?
LIFX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScorchVision free?
ScorchVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LIFX or ScorchVision have ads?
Neither LIFX nor ScorchVision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LIFX or ScorchVision?
LIFX ships an update fortnightly, and ScorchVision every 5 months. Most recently, LIFX was updated on September 25, 2026 and ScorchVision on September 19, 2026.

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