Comparison

Johnson Controls Security Mngt vs RAB Lightcloud Blue

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

Head to head
About

Johnson Controls Security Mngt

Manage your business security remotely with live video streaming and system control. Arm/disarm intrusion systems, manage user access, and receive instant alerts with video clips. Monitor multiple locations and cameras from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote arm/disarm intrusion system
  • Live video streaming
  • User access management
  • Zone management
  • Multi-location access
  • Camera control (pan/tilt)
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The Johnson Controls Mobile Security Management app, formally Tyco Integrated Security app, has been updated with exciting new capabilities — easier, more intuitive security system control, user management and remote location management features. It’s a terrific way to help you improve your work life balance as well as business productivity and efficiency with enhanced security management. The app combines remote control security with the ability to view live streaming video of your business wherever you are on your Apple ® iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch® devices. *** Mobile Security Management Security Subscription Service Required. *** • Arm and disarm your intrusion system from a mobile device Receive text and email alerts with associated video clips when sensors are activated or motion is detected Manage and bypass zones while offsite Remotely manage and administer user access in the event of staffing or personnel issues Preset alerts for business open and close events to help track onsite activity • Access up to 100 locations with one login—great for franchise owners, real estate investors and more Remotely respond and address business occurrences that require timely attention Know if motion is detected in protected indoor or outdoor areas • View up to six cameras at a time on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch—a great way to monitor employee performance and productivity and customer interaction • Effortlessly control pan and tilt cameras with a simple up, down or diagonal swipe of the finger • A unique double tap feature centers the camera on its axis—providing you with a better look at a designated area and simplifying navigation • Know if valuable indoor or outdoor objects have been moved or disturbed • Be alerted to floods leaks and extreme temperature changes and leaks • Language support for: Latin American Spanish, French Canadian, Brazilian Portuguese Toggle between security and video viewing with the tap of a finger

About

RAB Lightcloud Blue

Control your lighting devices with a Bluetooth mesh system. Easily commission and manage thousands of lamps and fixtures from your phone. Customize lighting with dimming, color control, and create custom scenes and schedules.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth mesh system
  • Quick commissioning
  • Control thousands of devices
  • Customizable scenes and schedules
  • Circadian lighting (SmartShift)
  • Occupancy sensor control
  • At-Home and Emergency modes
Features
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The Lightcloud Blue products use a Bluetooth mesh system to quickly commission and control lighting devices. Scale as you need, with RAB’s vast lighting portfolio of Lightcloud Blue enabled products. Control thousands of different lamps and fixtures from your phone, or for added convenience use RAB’s handheld Remote Control. QUICK AND SIMPLE COMMISSIONING RAB’s simple-to-use mobile app allows users to quickly pair and commission a residence or even large commercial project, in record time. Each device in our Bluetooth Mesh system can communicate with any other device, eliminating the need for a Gateway or Hub. Lightcloud Blue offers the ability to commission hundreds of devices simultaneously and begin controlling your space in minutes. SECURE Lightcloud Blue offers the industrial-grade security communications within the mesh network. All messages within RAB’s Lightcloud Blue network are encrypted and authenticated. SCALABLE Lightcloud Blue allows users to grow their system from a handful of devices to up-to 3,000 devices per app login. As devices are added, the system’s range increases – no Gateways or Hub required. Learn how to expand your system even further with Lightcloud Enterprise at www.lightcloud.com. CUSTOMIZABLE Personalize your space with a click of a button. The mobile app offers easy on/off, dimming, and color control. Group lamps and fixtures into Areas for the ability to control multiple devices at once. Create Scenes and Schedules and assign them to individual devices or Areas to quickly configure the lighting for your space. LUMINAIRE LEVEL LIGHTING CONTROL (LLLC) Qualifies for LLLC utility incentive programs. Wireless, integrated Lightcloud Blue controls enable fast commissioning and simple management. Make quick adjustments to sensor settings directly from the mobile app, including occupancy/vacancy, sensitivity levels, and manual settings for occupancy timeout. Reduce energy costs and improve occupant experience with granular or Area control using occupancy, dimming, high-end trim and more. SMARTSHIFT SmartShift is a circadian lighting system that matches the natural patterns of daylight and helps our bodies get back in sync with the sun. When enabled, it automatically tunes the color and intensity of lamps and fixtures throughout the day, mimicking the sun's changing light as it rises and sets. We’ve already created some SmartShift Presets for you in the app or create your own for customizable control. SPECIALTY Lightcloud Blue offers unique embedded features such as At-Home and Emergency Mode. At-Home creates the appearance that the space is occupied, by automatically scheduling lamps and fixtures to randomly turn on, dim, and turn off throughout the day. Emergency Mode serves as a visual notification that, when enabled, will randomly flash the lights to deter trespassers or signal there is an emergency. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS iOS 13 or higher Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 4.0 or higher

Screenshots

Johnson Controls Security Mngt4 screens
RAB Lightcloud Blue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Johnson Controls Security Mngt at 4.7 against RAB Lightcloud Blue's 3.2. Johnson Controls Security Mngt also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 19) and device support (5 vs 3). RAB Lightcloud Blue's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 4%) and monetization model (free vs subscription). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Johnson Controls Security Mngt holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Johnson Controls Security Mngt has 1.9K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 4% of Johnson Controls Security Mngt's written reviews are positive against 43% of RAB Lightcloud Blue's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Johnson Controls Security Mngt ships an update every 6 weeks, RAB Lightcloud Blue every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Johnson Controls Security Mngt versus RAB Lightcloud Blue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJohnson Controls Security MngtRAB Lightcloud Blue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better3.2 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews4.3% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohnson Controls, Inc.RAB Lighting Inc

Customer experience

Johnson Controls Security Mngt

All ratings1,945 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive4.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative87.0%

RAB Lightcloud Blue

All ratings19 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative42.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Johnson Controls Security Mngt

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App frequently loses connection
  • Inconsistent arming/disarming status
  • Unable to add/delete users

Requested features

3 requests
  • Fix app compatibility with newer devices
  • Improve customer support and communication
  • Enhance user management capabilities

RAB Lightcloud Blue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Johnson Controls Security Mngt

No in-app purchases

None

RAB Lightcloud Blue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Johnson Controls Security Mngt free?
Johnson Controls Security Mngt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RAB Lightcloud Blue free?
RAB Lightcloud Blue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Johnson Controls Security Mngt or RAB Lightcloud Blue?
Johnson Controls Security Mngt is rated higher. Johnson Controls Security Mngt averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while RAB Lightcloud Blue averages 3.2 from 19 ratings.
Do Johnson Controls Security Mngt or RAB Lightcloud Blue have ads?
Neither Johnson Controls Security Mngt nor RAB Lightcloud Blue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Johnson Controls Security Mngt or RAB Lightcloud Blue?
Johnson Controls Security Mngt ships an update every 6 weeks, and RAB Lightcloud Blue every 3 months. Most recently, Johnson Controls Security Mngt was updated on October 16, 2026 and RAB Lightcloud Blue on October 13, 2026.

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