WuTool vs Lighting Controller Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WuTool
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With the WuTool app from Wiesemann & Theis, you can manage your W&T devices directly in your local network / WLAN - without a PC or command line. In just a few seconds find W&T devices in the network, assign/change IP address, subnet & gateway and receive information on new firmware. Ideal for initial commissioning and further management.
Lighting Controller Tools
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Take complete control of your Nicolaudie Group's lighting controllers from anywhere. Our app is the ultimate management tool for lighting professionals and enthusiasts, giving you direct access to your hardware’s ecosystem right from your pocket. Seamlessly register, manage, and upgrade your devices on the go. Once a device is registered, you can open it to access its core data. The app allows you to audit your equipment and manage the capabilities of your interface. Keep your Nicolaudie Group's controllers running at peak performance. You can access your device's dedicated firmware interface and effortlessly apply the latest firmware updates. Your controllers will always be up to date, secure, and ready to perform.
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Verdict
WuTool and Lighting Controller Tools are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
WuTool ships an update every 2 months, Lighting Controller Tools every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WuTool | Lighting Controller Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 176 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wiesemann & Theis GmbH | LIGHTINGSOFT AG |
In-app purchases
WuTool
No in-app purchases
Lighting Controller Tools
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WuTool free?
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Do WuTool or Lighting Controller Tools have ads?
Which is updated more often, WuTool or Lighting Controller Tools?
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