MyBell vs CONTROLLED Lighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyBell
Manage all your Bell services conveniently from your mobile device. View usage, pay bills, change plans, upgrade devices, and get support. It offers self-serve tools for installations and troubleshooting.
- View usage and bills
- Manage rate plans and add-ons
- Change TV programming
- Upgrade devices
- Self-serve installation guides
- Virtual repair tools
- Shop for Bell services
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The award-winning MyBell app lets you manage all of your Bell services any time, anywhere, from the moment you order them. • View your Mobility usage. • Change your TV programming. • Add a travel option. • Upgrade your device. • Manage your Mobility rate plan, add-ons, and data. • View and pay your bill, and set up pre-authorized payments. • Activate a Mobility line • Get instant access to Bell’s 5G network • Shop for all your Bell services • Change your Internet package and run a speed test. • Get support from anywhere in the app. Take advantage of advanced self-serve tools to do more while saving time: • Use our step-by-step guide to install your new Internet, TV or Home phone services yourself. • Manage your appointment with your Bell technician. • Use our Virtual Repair tool to detect and fix issues with your Internet, TV or Home phone services. Plus, take advantage of personalized offers and exciting contests exclusive to Bell customers. The MyBell app is optimized for iOS 13.0 and above. For app support or troubleshooting, please contact us at: mybellappsupport@bell.ca
CONTROLLED Lighting
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Introducing the CONTROLLED Mobile App: Your All-in-One Lighting Solution The CONTROLLED mobile app seamlessly integrates a range of lighting applications to streamline the workflow for contractors, sales agents, and property managers. Leveraging Bluetooth mesh networking, CONTROLLED allows for effortless management of sensor-equipped light fixtures. With just one touch, you can wirelessly pair fixtures and controls, simplifying the setup process and eliminating the inconvenience of dimming cables. Features: Zoning Create and manage custom zones and groups to control up to 100 light fixtures simultaneously per zone. Define specific areas or groupings within your space to adjust lighting settings for these zones collectively. Each fixture can be a member of up to 20 distinct groups. Unlimited zones can be created with each zone having its own shareable QR code with commands and settings info assignable for administrative or user level. Scenes & Schedules Configure scenes and schedules to preset your desired lighting settings. Automate specific lighting environments tailored to various activities or times of day, ensuring that your space is always perfectly illuminated for any occasion. User can set up to 32 scenes for a single light fixture, whereas up to 127 scenes for a zone. User can set up to 32 schedules for a zone. Energy Savings Wirelessly program motion sensors and daylight harvesting functions for individual fixtures or entire groups. This efficient setup boosts energy and cost savings by ensuring that lighting is only activated when and where it is needed. Network Pairing Facilitate the grouping of wireless devices to work seamlessly together via a Bluetooth mesh network. Network Pairing ensures synchronized control and communication across all connected devices, enhancing overall system efficiency. Management Optimize the process of sharing admin and user access with quick and secure authorization. This feature allows you to efficiently assign roles and permissions, save configurations, and manage access rights. It simplifies the initial setup and ongoing reconfiguration of spaces, ensuring changes are implemented smoothly. Support: For Free unlimited tech-support, users can call (416)252-9454. System Requirements (iOS): Compatible with all iOS versions Bluetooth 4.2 or higher
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MyBell at weekly against CONTROLLED Lighting's every 5 months. CONTROLLED Lighting's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 18.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyBell ships an update weekly, CONTROLLED Lighting every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyBell | CONTROLLED Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 712 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bell Canada | RAB Design Lighting Inc |
Bugs and requests
MyBell
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Inconsistent app behavior
- Inaccurate data reporting
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved customer support
- Simplified billing and account management
- Enhanced data usage monitoring
CONTROLLED Lighting
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyBell
No in-app purchases
CONTROLLED Lighting
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyBell free?
Is CONTROLLED Lighting free?
Do MyBell or CONTROLLED Lighting have ads?
Which is updated more often, MyBell or CONTROLLED Lighting?
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