Comparison

SYNO Assistant vs Lux Light Meter

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

Head to head
About

SYNO Assistant

Manage your Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) remotely. Browse files, manage photos, control downloads, and monitor system status from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • File management
  • Photo browsing and sharing
  • Download task management
  • Package Center control
  • Docker container management
  • System monitoring
  • Secure remote access
Features
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[SYNO Assistant] is a mobile management tool built for Synology NAS users, letting you control your network storage anytime, anywhere. Core Features: 1. File Management - Browse all files and folders on your NAS - Upload, download, move, copy, rename, and delete files - Search files to quickly find what you need - Create share links to share files with others 2. Photo Management - Browse photos grouped by date - Switch between personal and team spaces - Quickly preview and share photos 3. Download Management - Create download tasks (BT/HTTP/FTP supported) - View real-time download progress and speed - Pause, resume, and delete download tasks 4. Package Center - Browse and install Synology packages - Manage installed packages (start/stop) 5. Docker - View and manage Docker containers - View container details and logs 6. System Management - View device info and running status - Monitor CPU and memory usage in real time - Check storage space and disk health - Remote restart / shutdown 7. Secure Login - QuickConnect remote access support - Two-factor authentication 8. Third-party services - Supports Jellyfin / Emby / Navidrome - Supports immich Privacy Policy: https://syno.thatisawesome.cn/privacy Terms of Service: https://syno.thatisawesome.cn/termofuse

About

Lux Light Meter

Measure ambient light levels with your iPhone. Get real-time lux and foot-candle readings, with specialized modes for photography and plant care. Track light history and calibrate for accuracy.

Highlights
  • Ambient light metering (lux/fc)
  • Photography exposure suggestions
  • Plant light (PPFD/DLI) estimation
  • Continuous measurement and history
  • Optional meter calibration
  • Privacy-friendly local storage
Features
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Lux Light Meter: Illuminance A practical lux and illuminance meter for iPhone. Measure ambient light in seconds, check if a room is bright enough for study, work, or home use, and get helpful exposure and plant-lighting guidance when you need it. Core metering works offline. Key Features: Ambient light metering - Live lux / fc readings with scene targets that tell you if the light is too dim, about right, or too bright — plus simple tips to adjust Photography mode (Pro) - Aperture- or shutter-priority suggestions with ISO and exposure compensation so you can dial in exposure faster Plant mode (Pro) - Estimate PPFD and DLI for common houseplants, with light source and daily photoperiod options Continuous measure & history - Save single readings, track how light changes over time, and review min, average, and max values Optional calibration - Fine-tune against a trusted meter; Pro saves separate factors for the front and rear cameras Units & privacy-friendly storage - Switch between lux and fc; your measurements stay on your device How to Use: Open the app, allow camera access, and point your iPhone at the area you want to measure. Switch between Environment, Photography, and Plant modes, then save a reading or run a continuous measurement when you need a longer sample. Subscription Options: * Weekly and yearly subscriptions, plus a lifetime purchase * Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account * Subscriptions renew automatically within 24 hours before the current period ends * Manage or cancel anytime in your Account Settings Clearer readings. Better light decisions. Terms of Use: https://lightmeter.xzonesoft.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://lightmeter.xzonesoft.com/privacy.html Contact Us: support@xzonesoft.com

Screenshots

SYNO Assistant4 screens
Lux Light Meter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SYNO Assistant at free against Lux Light Meter's free with in-app purchases. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. SYNO Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Lux Light Meter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SYNO Assistant against 5.0 for Lux Light Meter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SYNO Assistant ships an update every 9 days, Lux Light Meter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SYNO Assistant versus Lux Light Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYNO AssistantLux Light Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雨珂 周灿耿 陈

Customer experience

SYNO Assistant

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Lux Light Meter

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SYNO Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • SYNO Assistant Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SYNO Assistant Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • SYNO Assistant Pro Lifetime$34.99
3 purchases

Lux Light Meter

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$1.997 Days
  • Annual Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99

Questions

Is SYNO Assistant free?
SYNO Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lux Light Meter free?
Lux Light Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SYNO Assistant or Lux Light Meter?
SYNO Assistant and Lux Light Meter are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do SYNO Assistant or Lux Light Meter have ads?
Neither SYNO Assistant nor Lux Light Meter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SYNO Assistant or Lux Light Meter?
SYNO Assistant ships an update every 9 days, and Lux Light Meter fortnightly. Most recently, SYNO Assistant was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lux Light Meter on November 5, 2026.

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