So Brite Lighting vs Payday
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
So Brite Lighting
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So Brite is a Cloud Based app with multiple functions, you connect via Bluetooth or WIFI. It has hundreds patterns, effects, and many unique folders with numerous features. The app includes music control, voice control, Timers, individual LED Control, Access to Millions of combinations, IC types, device sharing, 4 outputs channels, 12 segments can be made for each channel etc.
Payday
Manage all your recurring expenses and subscriptions in one place. Track spending, set budgets, and get timely reminders for trial expirations and renewals to avoid overspending.
- Subscription management
- Renewal reminders
- Dashboard overview
- Budget management
- Category statistics
- Multi-currency support
- Widgets
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Payday is a tool focused on managing subscriptions, trials, and recurring expenses. You can centrally log all the streaming services, software memberships, cloud services, tool subscriptions, trial projects, and one-time purchase apps you use. Check your monthly subscription spend, upcoming charges, and budget usage at a glance. Know in advance which services are about to renew, so you never forget to cancel a trial or go over budget. Main Features: - Subscription Management: Record name, provider, amount, currency, billing cycle, start date, end date, and notes. - Quick Add: Auto-complete subscription details using built-in templates, App Store information, or website icons. - Renewal Reminders: Set local reminders for trial end dates, subscription expirations, and upcoming charges. - Dashboard Overview: View monthly spending, upcoming charges, billed items, budget alerts, and spending trends. - Calendar View: See charge events by date, monthly summaries, and daily spending. - Budget Management: Set budgets for total spending or specific categories; track real-time usage, remaining amount, and risk of exceeding your budget. - Category Statistics: See your monthly spending breakdown by category and quickly identify spending hotspots. - Multi-Currency Support: Set a base currency to unify spending across different currencies. - Library Management: Search, filter, archive, and restore subscription items. - Backup & Import: Export and import backup files for easy data migration and archiving. - Widgets: Quickly view monthly overviews, upcoming charges, or a specific subscription card from your desktop. Privacy & Data: Your subscriptions, amounts, budgets, categories, reminders, notes, and other data are stored primarily on your device. If you enable iCloud sync, data is synced across your devices via Apple iCloud. Your records, budgets, and spending information are never sold or used for ad tracking. Perfect for you if: - You have multiple subscriptions and want to manage them in one place. - You often forget to cancel trials or auto-renewals. - You want to know exactly how much you spend on subscriptions each month. - You want to set a budget for subscription spending. - You want to organize your streaming services, software memberships, cloud services, and tool subscriptions. Payday helps you see every subscription expense clearly, making renewals, budgets, and trial expirations more manageable.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: So Brite Lighting at none against Payday's 3. So Brite Lighting also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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. Payday sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. So Brite Lighting asks for nothing beyond the download.
So Brite Lighting ships an update monthly, Payday every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | So Brite Lighting | Payday |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | So-Brite Inc | 尉 张 |
In-app purchases
So Brite Lighting
No in-app purchases
Payday
- Pro Monthly$0.99
- Pro Yearly$8.99
- Pro Lifetime$17.99









