Comparison

JC RGB vs GlowCtrl

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

Head to head

About

JC RGB

Features

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[Core Function] basic control One click intelligent control: millisecond level response to on/off light commands; Unlimited brightness adjustment: supports 1% -100% fine brightness control; Color gamut color matching: 16 million colors accurately selected; Voice controlled interaction: audio spectrum, sensitivity adjustment for voiceprint recognition; Light Efficiency Workshop Light efficiency mode: Various basic modes such as breathing, shooting stars, rainbows, and voice control, as well as multiple scenario modes.

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

JC RGB4 screens

GlowCtrl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JC RGB at monthly against GlowCtrl's every 5 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

JC RGB ships an update monthly, GlowCtrl every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

JC RGB versus GlowCtrl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	JC RGB	GlowCtrl
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 5 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	122 MB	760 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	金香朱	文峰曾

In-app purchases

None

JC RGB

No in-app purchases

None

GlowCtrl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JC RGB free?

JC RGB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is GlowCtrl free?

GlowCtrl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do JC RGB or GlowCtrl have ads?

Neither JC RGB nor GlowCtrl shows ads.

Which is updated more often, JC RGB or GlowCtrl?

JC RGB ships an update monthly, and GlowCtrl every 5 months. Most recently, JC RGB was updated on September 8, 2026 and GlowCtrl on September 18, 2026.