Lighting vs Smart AC Remote Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lighting
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Lighting Control – Offline Mastery of Your Freelux Devices Elevate your living environment with Lighting Control, the dedicated app for managing Freelux smart lighting and devices without an internet connection. Specifically engineered for Freelux LED dimmers, switches, and smart outlets, this app provides a seamless and intuitive control experience right at your fingertips. Key Features: Quick Home Setup: Build your home layout in minutes. Effortlessly manage multiple properties or zones through easy navigation. Instant QR Configuration: Add new hardware or set up rooms in seconds by scanning QR codes on the devices or documentation, removing the need for manual setup. Room-Based Organization: Group your devices by location, such as the living room, kitchen, or bedroom. Find and manage your hardware with a single tap. Direct Offline Control: Toggle power or adjust dimming levels for individual devices without requiring internet or a hub. Features a modern, minimalist UI with full Dark Mode support. Smart Scenes and Ambiance: Automate your space with custom presets like "Relax" for soft lighting or "Work" for focused tasks. Secure Sharing: Invite family members or roommates to collaborate on home management. Grant granular access permissions for specific rooms or devices. Technical Pairing Guide (RX and TX): Pairing Mode: Reset the power source to put the Receiver (RX) into standby mode. Connection: Launch the app and follow the step-by-step guided instructions to pair your devices. LED Indicator Meanings: 1 Blink: Connection Successful. 2 Blinks: Device Removed. 3 Blinks: Connection Timeout. Pro Tip: Once pairing is complete, maintain a distance of more than 50cm between the Transmitter (TX) and Receiver (RX) for optimal signal stability. Why Choose Lighting Control? Ultimate Simplicity: No internet or hub required, making it compatible with most modern smartphones. Secure and Responsive: Direct Bluetooth control ensures a private, fast, and stable connection without web interference. Energy Efficient: Optimized architecture prevents unnecessary battery drain on your mobile device. Ongoing Compatibility: Regularly updated to support the latest Freelux product innovations. Totally Free: All features are included with your hardware purchase with no hidden costs or subscription fees.
Smart AC Remote Controller
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ACRemote turns your iPhone into an elegant remote for your Apple HomeKit-compatible air conditioners. No more lost remotes and dull apps: control your comfort from a screen designed like a true premium object, with a large living dial and refined animations. FULL CONTROL - Turn your air conditioners on or off - Set the temperature with your finger on a large tactile dial - Switch modes: cool, heat, automatic (depending on your device) - Adjust fan speed and swing - The screen reflects your air conditioner's real state ONE-TAP COMFORT SCENES Create comfort scenes and apply them with a single tap. "Night," "Cool," "Eco"… or your own: each scene sets temperature, mode and fan speed at once. Your comfort, without thinking. A DESIGN THAT STANDS OUT - A premium remote, light or dark to your taste - A light / dark / automatic theme across the whole app - Fluid animations and satisfying haptic feedback SIMPLE AND AUTOMATIC ACRemote automatically detects the air conditioners already set up in Apple's Home app. No complicated setup: they appear, you control them. RESPECT FOR YOUR PRIVACY - No account to create - No data sent to our servers (we don't have any) - No ads, no trackers - Everything stays on your device, through Apple HomeKit COMPATIBILITY ACRemote works with Apple HomeKit-compatible air conditioners, previously added in the Home app. If your air conditioner is HomeKit-compatible, it will work with ACRemote. Support for more brands and features is coming in future updates. ACRemote Pro The free version lets you control one air conditioner (on/off). Upgrade to ACRemote Pro to control multiple air conditioners, unlock full control (temperature, mode, fan speed, swing) and unlimited scenes. Available as a monthly or yearly subscription (with a free trial), or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Download ACRemote and rediscover the pleasure of adjusting your air conditioning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lighting at 15.5 against Smart AC Remote Controller's 17.0. 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.
| Parameter | Lighting | Smart AC Remote Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Freelux BV | BRAHIM OUFKIR |
In-app purchases
Lighting
No in-app purchases
Smart AC Remote Controller
No in-app purchases
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