LU vs Practilite Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LU
This app enables video professionals to transmit high-quality video from mobile devices by combining Wi-Fi and cellular networks. It requires a LiveU receiving server for full functionality. Be aware that continuous GPS use can impact battery life.
- Bonded transmission technology
- Combines Wi-Fi and cellular networks
- Optimal video quality
- Mobile transmission for professionals
- Requires LiveU receiving server
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The LU-Smart HD Mobile App Solution for video professionals brings LiveU's bonded transmission technology to iPhone or iPad, combining Wi-Fi and cellular networks to reach optimal video quality. NOTE: For the Live and FTP functionality, requires a LiveU receiving Server. Battery use disclaimer: This application uses GPS for location services. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Practilite Remote Control
Wirelessly control multiple Practilite lighting fixtures. Adjust brightness and color temperature for each fixture, and easily identify connected devices. Streamline your lighting setup for convenient operation.
- Wireless control of up to 6 fixtures
- Adjust brightness
- Adjust color temperature
- Identify connected fixtures
- Convenient operation
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Connect and control up to 6 Practilite fixtures wirelessly. You can adjust brightness, color temperature and identify connected fixtures for ease of use and convenient operation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LU at every 2 months against Practilite Remote Control's every 18 months. LU also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
LU holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
LU ships an update every 2 months, Practilite Remote Control every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LU | Practilite Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better | 3.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LiveU | Nikitech OU |
Customer experience
LU
Practilite Remote Control
In-app purchases
LU
No in-app purchases
Practilite Remote Control
No in-app purchases
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