Comparison

Aurora Lights Pro vs GlowCtrl

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

Head to head
About

Aurora Lights Pro

Easily control custom permanent outdoor lighting from your smartphone. Change colors, sync to music, and set schedules to enhance your home's ambiance and security. Offers endless color possibilities for any occasion.

Highlights
  • Color customization
  • Music synchronization
  • Scheduling options
  • Permanent outdoor lighting control
  • Smartphone integration
Features
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Transform your home with the Aurora Lights app! Control your custom permanent outdoor lighting with ease—change colors, sync to music, set schedules, and make any occasion unforgettable. Designed for simplicity and style, the Aurora Lights app gives you full control of your lighting experience, right from your smartphone. Brighten your home, boost security, and celebrate every moment with endless color possibilities!

About

GlowCtrl

Features
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Light Art Butler. Easily control LED light strips and curtain lights, follow the rhythm of music, freely group and create your own exclusive space. • Diverse controls: adjust LED light strips and curtain lights as desired • Music rhythm: Let the lights change synchronously with the rhythm of the music Group management: One click control of multiple devices, convenient and fast • Light panel animation: Creative animation showcases individuality

Screenshots

Aurora Lights Pro4 screens
GlowCtrl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aurora Lights Pro at every 6 weeks against GlowCtrl's every 5 months. GlowCtrl's advantage is 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

Aurora Lights Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, GlowCtrl every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Aurora Lights Pro versus GlowCtrl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora Lights ProGlowCtrl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB760 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAurora Lights LLC文峰 曾

In-app purchases

None

Aurora Lights Pro

No in-app purchases

None

GlowCtrl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aurora Lights Pro free?
Aurora Lights Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlowCtrl free?
GlowCtrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aurora Lights Pro or GlowCtrl have ads?
Neither Aurora Lights Pro nor GlowCtrl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora Lights Pro or GlowCtrl?
Aurora Lights Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and GlowCtrl every 5 months. Most recently, Aurora Lights Pro was updated on September 21, 2026 and GlowCtrl on September 18, 2026.

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