Comparison

Lutron App vs Connector+

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

Head to head
About

Lutron App

Control smart lights, shades, and other connected devices remotely and securely. Enhance your daily routines by managing your home's atmosphere from anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Remote control of smart devices
  • Secure access from anywhere
  • Control lights
  • Control shades
  • Integrates with Lutron systems
Features
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Bring out the best in your everyday moments with Lutron. ​ Simply and securely control lights, shades and other smart devices from anywhere in the world with the Lutron app on your iOS device. The Lutron app requires a Lutron system and compatible Lutron smart lighting products. To learn more or hire a professional installer visit www.lutron.com.

About

Connector+

Control motorized window coverings like blinds and draperies from your smartphone. Manage up to 30 devices across 20 rooms, set scenes, and schedule timers. Voice control is available through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant integration.

Highlights
  • Control up to 30 motorized window coverings
  • Manage up to 20 rooms
  • Create and control up to 20 scenes
  • Set up to 20 timers
  • Voice control via Alexa and Google Assistant
  • RS485 interface for home automation integration
Features
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'Connector' app allow you to control your motorized window coverings more freely on smartphone. Please configure your 'Connector' APP account, Bridge and motorized window coverings on 'Connector' APP before use. With 'Connector' App, you can: - Control up to 30 motorized window coverings - Control up to 20 rooms - Control up to 20 scenes - Control up to 20 timers After linking up your 'Connector' APP account with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, you can directly open, close or percentage control by voice commands on all the motorized window coverings such as roller blinds, draperies, venetians..etc. You can activate independent shades or the scenes created in the 'Connector' App which has been synchronized with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant flexibly and conveniently to reach sunlight control and room management. 'Connector Bridge' is a WiFi to RF bi-directional controller with integrated RS485 interface. It builds a connection via user's WiFi router at home and enable user to control motorized window covering and sunshading products with designated smartphone applications and interaction with ecosystem such as Alexa Echo, Google Assistant via cloud API. The RS485 interface offers additional integration option into a third party home automation systems.

Screenshots

Lutron App4 screens
Connector+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lutron App at 4.8 against Connector+'s 2.4. Lutron App also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 54). Connector+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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

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

Lutron App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lutron App has 6.8K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Lutron App's written reviews are positive against 34% of Connector+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lutron App ships an update every 8 days, Connector+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lutron App versus Connector+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLutron AppConnector+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.8K ratings) — better2.4 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better34.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K — better54
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size669 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLutron Electronics co., Inc.Ningbo Dooya Mechanic & Electronic

Customer experience

Lutron App

All ratings6,771 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.9%
Negative44.6%

Connector+

All ratings52 ratings
Positive34.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative63.5%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral13.2%
Negative52.8%

Bugs and requests

Lutron App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to connect to Lutron system
  • Devices disappear from app after iOS updates
  • Inconsistent behavior with geofencing and motion sensors
  • Scenes and automations not working as expected

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve app responsiveness and load times
  • Restore widget functionality for quick access
  • Expand customization options for rooms and schedules
  • Integrate more smart home platforms and voice assistants
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  • Provide better energy monitoring and usage tracking

Connector+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Lutron App

No in-app purchases

None

Connector+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lutron App free?
Lutron App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connector+ free?
Connector+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lutron App or Connector+?
Lutron App is rated higher. Lutron App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Connector+ averages 2.4 from 54 ratings.
Do Lutron App or Connector+ have ads?
Neither Lutron App nor Connector+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lutron App or Connector+?
Lutron App ships an update every 8 days, and Connector+ every 2 months. Most recently, Lutron App was updated on November 1, 2026 and Connector+ on October 29, 2026.

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