LIFX vs Check In's
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Check In's
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Welcome to Check-in’s, the app that makes every outing an adventure! Turn your coffee runs and restaurant visits into fun competitions, collect rewards, and connect with people who share your passion for exploring new places. Why You’ll Love Check-in’s: Play While You Explore Join trips, check in at your favorite spots, and earn points for completing experiences. The more you explore, the more you earn! Collect Badges & Build Your Reputation Your activity unlocks badges that show off your achievements — from silver to gold to elite! Climb the Ranks Every Check-in counts! Compete with friends and other explorers on the leaderboard to become the ultimate Check-in’s champion. Win Exciting Rewards From free coffee and exclusive discounts to seasonal grand prizes — Check-in’s makes every visit worth it. The top players at the end of each season take home big rewards! Connect & Chat See who’s checked in near you, make new friends, and chat with fellow adventurers. Friend requests work like Instagram — send, read, and connect! Discover Hidden Gems Find new cafes, restaurants, and hangout spots you’ll fall in love with. Check-in’s is your map to unforgettable moments and local favorites. Download Check-in’s today — where food, fun, and friendship meet! Check in. Compete. Win.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LIFX at fortnightly against Check In's's every 5 months. LIFX also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
LIFX ships an update fortnightly, Check In's every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LIFX | Check In's |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (7.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 259 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | LIFX | TECHNZONE |
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
Check In's
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LIFX
No in-app purchases
Check In's
No in-app purchases









