# Gouly Light vs RootLock

The clearest difference is rating: RootLock at 5.0 against Gouly Light's 4.2. Gouly Light's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (21 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RootLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Gouly Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

RootLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gouly Light has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gouly Light ships an update every 10 days, RootLock every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gouly Light | RootLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gouly-light/id6758512668/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootlock/id6769854444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOULY LED LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601810928) | [Apexium Marketing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896344651) |

## What reviewers say

### Gouly Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gouly-light/id6758512668)

Control your permanent outdoor lighting system with this app. Create custom lighting effects, manage different zones of your home, and preview designs before applying them. Automate lighting with motion sensing on supported models for enhanced convenience and security.

**Highlights:** Smart lighting control (on/off, brightness, color, animation), Zone management for grouped lights, Preset and custom lighting modes, Home preview for visualizing effects, Motion sensing automation (supported models), Reliable performance with GOULY controllers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RootLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootlock/id6769854444)

This app provides comprehensive family safety features, including live location tracking, driving behavior monitoring, and robust parental controls. It offers real-time alerts, app and web filtering, and downtime scheduling to ensure your child's safety and digital well-being. The service is covered by a single subscription for the entire family.

**Highlights:** Live family location map, Driving safety monitoring, App and website blocking, Downtime scheduling, One-tap check-ins and SOS alerts, Co-parenting features

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RootLock Family | $9.99 | per month |
| RootLock Family — Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gouly Light free?

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

### Is RootLock free?

RootLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gouly Light or RootLock?

RootLock is rated higher. Gouly Light averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while RootLock averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Gouly Light or RootLock have ads?

Neither Gouly Light nor RootLock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gouly Light or RootLock?

Gouly Light ships an update every 10 days, and RootLock every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gouly Light was updated on October 21, 2026 and RootLock on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*