Steinel LiveLink vs CitiEl NFC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Steinel LiveLink
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LiveLink enables the efficient control of your entire lighting system via a central app and saves up to 35% energy. Thanks to Plug & Play, the system is immediately ready for use, automatically detects all components, and activates preconfigured sensor functions as well as operation via buttons. For Tunable White luminaires, HCL control is directly activated. The LiveLink App offers intuitive configuration options and intelligent control functions for maximum safety. Key Features: - App-based control and commissioning. - Intelligent Plug & Play. - Room and zone-based control. - Control luminaires in groups. - Simple sensor and button assignment for luminaire groups. - Light scenes and sensor settings. - Control and feedback functions.
CitiEl NFC
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DALI DT6&DT8 power configuration software, supports NFC or Bluetooth connection, can configure output current, DALI parameters, corridor mode, CLO and other functions, can read power parameters and save them
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CitiEl NFC at 13.0 against Steinel LiveLink's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Steinel LiveLink ships an update every 3 months, CitiEl NFC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Steinel LiveLink | CitiEl NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steinel GmbH | Shenzhen Juji Intelligence Technology Development Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Steinel LiveLink
No in-app purchases
CitiEl NFC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Steinel LiveLink free?
Is CitiEl NFC free?
Do Steinel LiveLink or CitiEl NFC have ads?
Which is updated more often, Steinel LiveLink or CitiEl NFC?
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