Lutron App vs SwapCircles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lutron App
Control your smart lights, shades, and other devices remotely and securely. Create custom schedules and scenes to enhance your everyday moments. Requires a Lutron system and compatible products.
- Remote control of lights and shades
- Secure smart device management
- Customizable lighting schedules
- Scene creation for ambiance
- Integration with Lutron systems
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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.
SwapCircles
Connect with others to exchange clothing and accessories. Discover new styles and declutter your wardrobe by swapping items you no longer need. It's a community-driven approach to fashion that promotes sustainability and unique finds.
- Clothing exchange
- Accessory swapping
- Community connection
- Discover new styles
- Wardrobe decluttering
- Sustainable fashion
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You are invited to try out SwapCircles!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Lutron App at 6.9K against SwapCircles's 1. Lutron App also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). SwapCircles's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, 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.
SwapCircles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lutron App has 6.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Lutron App ships an update every 8 days, SwapCircles every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lutron App | SwapCircles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6.9K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.9K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 670 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lutron Electronics co., Inc. | Rashmi Prabhu |
Customer experience
Lutron App
SwapCircles
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
SwapCircles
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lutron App
No in-app purchases
SwapCircles
No in-app purchases
