Comparison

Apelo Light Controller vs CZone 360

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

Head to head
About

Apelo Light Controller

Features
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Synchronized RGB/W Lighting Control for Hella marine's Apelo lighting family. Pair the Apelo App with the Apelo Light Controller to transform your vessel into a stunning visual display, with unified control of all Apelo RGB/W Underwater, Interior, Flood, and Courtesy lamps; plus a selection of universal RGB and RGB/W products. Effortlessly group and intelligently network multiple sets of lights and controllers wirelessly over Bluetooth® Mesh. Show your true colours with fully synchronized, completely customizable lighting throughout your vessel. • Easily create custom RGB/W lighting and animations, or switch between preset modes, combining convenience and creativity in every use. • Bluetooth® Mesh Communication ensures easy, wireless control from anywhere on board, with no additional wiring for controller integration – the units communicate wirelessly over robust peer-to-peer Bluetooth networking. • Synchronize light colours and groups throughout your vessel. Settings are distributed between and stored on connected controllers, so a constant Smartphone connection isn’t required. • Seamlessly move between a multi-pole switch and the intuitive Apelo App to control your lighting. Requires the Apelo Light Controller to be installed on your boat, and connected to Apelo lighting products, or compatible RGB or RGB/W lighting products.

About

CZone 360

Monitor your onboard power system in real time with this app. Track battery health, charging status, voltage, and temperature from your phone. Enjoy a simple, connected solution for peace of mind on the water, road, or off the grid.

Highlights
  • Real-time power system monitoring
  • Battery health and charging status
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Multi-brand compatibility
  • Plug-and-play setup
Features
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CZone® 360 – Smarter Power at Your Fingertips Take control of your onboard power system with CZone 360. Monitor battery health, charging status, voltage, temperature, and more—all in real time. Whether you’re on the water, on the road, or off the grid, enjoy peace of mind with a simple, connected solution. Key Features 1. Multi-Brand Compatibility Works with Mastervolt and a growing list of trusted brands—giving you flexibility and freedom of choice. 2. Plug-and-Play Simplicity Download the CZone 360 app, pair it with your system, and start monitoring in minutes. No complicated setup—just a quick, guided connection that gets you up and running right away. 3. Bluetooth-Enabled The CZone 360 app connects seamlessly via Bluetooth, giving you instant access to your power system. Monitor batteries, inverters, and chargers in real time—right from your phone, without Wi-Fi or cellular service. 4. Real-Time Monitoring Get live insights into battery state of charge, charging activity, AC/DC inputs and outputs, voltage, temperature, and cycle life—keeping you informed and in control. Enjoy a smarter, connected power system—right at your fingertips.

Screenshots

Apelo Light Controller4 screens
CZone 3604 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CZone 360 at every 2 months against Apelo Light Controller's every 7 months. 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

Apelo Light Controller ships an update every 7 months, CZone 360 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Apelo Light Controller versus CZone 360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApelo Light ControllerCZone 360
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHella KGaA Hueck & Co.Navico Group Americas LLC

In-app purchases

None

Apelo Light Controller

No in-app purchases

None

CZone 360

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apelo Light Controller free?
Apelo Light Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CZone 360 free?
CZone 360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Apelo Light Controller or CZone 360 have ads?
Neither Apelo Light Controller nor CZone 360 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apelo Light Controller or CZone 360?
Apelo Light Controller ships an update every 7 months, and CZone 360 every 2 months. Most recently, Apelo Light Controller was updated on September 9, 2026 and CZone 360 on June 12, 2026.

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