Lighting Friendly vs Widget for Netatmo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lighting Friendly
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a custom light surface for prototypes, signs, concerts and small events. Import PNG, JPG, DXF or STL outlines, color each detected region, add breathing or flowing effects, and create animated per-character marquee text. OUTLINE LIGHTING • Import PNG, JPG, DXF and STL files up to 50 MB • Choose the existing solid, enclosed-region or colored-doodle recognition modes • Use the new independent grayscale-depth mode to separate areas by brightness • Set colors and effects independently for each detected region • Pinch to zoom and drag to position designs • Use solid, breathing and flowing light effects TEXT & MARQUEE • Control color and effects for individual characters • Choose horizontal or vertical layouts • Create moving text for concerts and small events RECTANGLE & PROTOTYPING • Adjust illuminated width and height by percentage • Resize the light surface for fast model validation • Preview a selected background color or local image immediately in all three tabs • For full-screen backgrounds, a 9:16 image at 1080 × 1920 px is recommended Adjust animation speed, direction and brightness. Save frequently used presets. Files are processed locally on the device and are not uploaded automatically. Recognition results depend on source quality and file structure. Full access requires confirmation of the annual subscription through Apple. Eligible new subscribers receive a 3-day free trial. Unless canceled before the trial ends, Apple charges the localized annual price shown in the purchase sheet and the subscription renews yearly until canceled. Taiwan price is NT$290 per year; Apple-equivalent pricing applies in other countries or regions. Privacy Policy: https://lighting-friendly.netlify.app/#privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Need to inspect and measure STEP, STP or STL models? Search for CAD Viewer Friendly on the App Store.
Widget for Netatmo
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Widget for Netatmo puts your Netatmo Energy thermostat right on your iPhone Home Screen: measured temperature, target temperature (setpoint) and current mode, always at a glance without opening another app. READ-ONLY MONITORING The app does not change thermostat setpoints, schedules or modes: it shows temperature, setpoint and status for information only. To adjust your heating, use the official Netatmo apps or the thermostat itself. WHAT THE WIDGET SHOWS • Measured room temperature • Target temperature (setpoint) • Current mode (schedule, manual, heating on) • Time of the last update • The room or thermostat you choose: every widget has its own room, so with several valves you add one widget per room FREE FEATURES • Sign in with your Netatmo account (secure OAuth login) • Home Screen widget in the Classic style, small and medium sizes • List of homes and rooms linked to your account • Automatic data refresh during the day (iOS decides the timing) IN-APP PURCHASES (optional) • Layout 1: Lock Screen widget (rectangle under the clock) with room, setpoint, temperature and status • Layout 2: circle widget for the Lock Screen and StandBy, up to four side by side to keep an eye on several valves • Quick refresh: update data whenever you want with a tap on the widget, without opening the app • Widget skin: native iOS styles Home, Weather, Ring, Minimal and Detailed • Enable all features: one-time purchase that unlocks everything • Enable all: subscription that includes every feature Prices and terms are shown in the app; purchases are managed with your Apple ID. REQUIREMENTS Requires an installed Netatmo Energy thermostat (or Netatmo valves) and a Netatmo account. An internet connection is needed. TIPS • To add the widget: touch and hold the Home Screen, tap “+” and search for “Widget for Netatmo”. Lock Screen widgets are added from Lock Screen → Customize. • To pick a widget’s room: touch and hold the widget → Edit Widget → Room. • If the data looks stale, open the app and tap “Refresh”. NOTE Developed by Actisoft and compatible with Netatmo thermostats. This is not an official app and is not affiliated with Netatmo or Legrand. Netatmo is a trademark of its respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.giraitalia.com/netatmo-widget-ios-privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lighting Friendly at every 2 days against Widget for Netatmo's weekly. Lighting Friendly also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 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. Lighting Friendly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year and Widget for Netatmo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lighting Friendly ships an update every 2 days, Widget for Netatmo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lighting Friendly | Widget for Netatmo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | jian-nan lan | Actisoft S.r.l. |
In-app purchases
Lighting Friendly
- Lighting Friendly Annual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
Widget for Netatmo
- Small layout$0.991 Year
- Extra small layout$0.991 Year
- Quick access Energy app$0.991 Year
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- Enable all$1.991 Month
- Widget skin$0.99
- Enable all features$19.99
Questions
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