Apelo Light Controller vs STECTION™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Apelo Light Controller
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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.
STECTION™
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STECTION™ is a simulation platform that lets you apply color PPF to a wide range of vehicle types and preview the results as if they were actually installed. Once you select your desired color and texture, the changes are instantly reflected on the vehicle image, allowing you to intuitively visualize the final appearance and make more accurate styling decisions for your car. The simple interface makes it easy for anyone to use, offering a highly intuitive experience where you can compare colors and see changes at a glance. NEW IN v2.0.0 AI Try-On — see any PPF color on YOUR car Pick a photo of your car, choose a color, and tap Try-On to preview the finish applied to your own vehicle in seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: STECTION™ at every 4 days 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Apelo Light Controller ships an update every 7 months, STECTION™ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apelo Light Controller | STECTION™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. | Clifdesigns |
In-app purchases
Apelo Light Controller
No in-app purchases
STECTION™
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Apelo Light Controller free?
Is STECTION™ free?
Do Apelo Light Controller or STECTION™ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Apelo Light Controller or STECTION™?
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