Bluegic vs Lumos Controls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bluegic
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The concept is simple but breakthrough. It is the marriage of smart electronics and Bluetooth 4.0 (also sometimes referred to Bluetooth low energy / BLE). Every Bluetooth Smart product utilizes BLE as the wireless connection to the on board processor, real time clocks, memory and more. Installing the product is as easy as plugging the switch to different home appliances or screwing the converter to light bulb. This can be simply controlled from any Bluetooth Smart Ready enabled Mobile device, with customizable apps for IOS
Lumos Controls
This app simplifies the management and automation of smart lighting networks for enterprises. It allows for easy configuration, group automation, and building management, making lighting controls intuitive and future-ready.
- Simplify lighting network commissioning
- Intuitive configuration and automation
- Group automation settings
- Building, floor, and zone management
- Device power settings for reporting
- Enterprise security configuration
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The next generation Lumos Controls mobile app is tailor-made for smart enterprises to simplify and redefine lighting experiences. The app is a vital cog of Lumos Controls solution from WiSilica, the leading IoT platform and solution provider. Built on the IoT platform (ARIXA), this future-ready solution comprises the most advanced lighting control devices, intuitive interfaces, and versatile edge/cloud computing. The app simplifies commissioning, configuration and automation of lighting network. Users can use this intuitive app without any additional training, and it comes with features like multilanguage support, group automation settings, building management to manage buildings, floors and zones, device power settings for more accurate reporting, and configuration of gateway supporting enterprise security. The app helps you to: * Make your lighting network future-ready * Breeze through projects * Reap the benefits of Automation Lumos Controls is on a mission to unlock the extraordinary potential of light and give lighting controls life of its own and beyond. The app requires a Lumos Controls ecosystem and compatible smart lighting products. To learn more, visit www.lumoscontrols.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bluegic at 13.0 against Lumos Controls's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Bluegic ships an update every 3 weeks, Lumos Controls every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bluegic | Lumos Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | linCogN Technology Co. Limited | Wisilica Inc |
In-app purchases
Bluegic
No in-app purchases
Lumos Controls
No in-app purchases
