Comparison

Philips PCA vs mAudioBulb

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

Head to head
About

Philips PCA

This application allows for the control of lighting and HVAC systems from a single point. It utilizes visible light communication or QR code input to manage pre-commissioned connected lighting systems. A professionally installed Philips Connected Lighting system is required for operation.

Highlights
  • Lighting control
  • HVAC control
  • Visible light communication
  • QR code input
  • Self-configuring
  • Location-based control
Features
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PCA is the latest control application from Signify. It is a self-configuring application that provides control options for lighting, HVAC from a single point. Using visible light communication or QR code input it can control the pre-commissioned Connected Lighting system. A professionally installed Philips Connected Lighting system is a pre-requisite for use of this app. iOS11 onwards is a requirement for PCA and is compatible with iPhone 6 Plus, 6, 5s and 5c. The PCA App will collect your location data provided by the location services offered on the phone platform to control the lighting and/or temperature at your current location. If you do not consent to the tracking of your location, certain functionality within the App may be limited. You can turn-off the location tracking functionality through the settings of your device, also temporarily. The PCA App needs to access your Camera and GPS receiver for delivering the functionalities and services of the App itself. If you do not consent to the use of these functionality within the App will be limited. Read our App Privacy Notice https://www.signify.com/global/privacy/legal-information/privacy-notice for more information

About

mAudioBulb

Features
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mAudioBulb: An App for smart music lights(based on the Bluetooth protocol). Application: 1. Bluetooth connection: iPhone/iPad to open the settings - > Bluetooth > turn on Bluetooth, Bluetooth device connectivity (Smart-Bulb2)". 2. open mAudioBulb App. 3. Click Menubutton on the top left to have left list,click "Scan" to search devices. When finding "connect" button, please connect the device to make it "Connected". Back to the interface to enjoy your smart control. Product functions: 1. music player (music list, music play). 2. light adjustment (brightness, color adjustment, turn on/off). 3. sleep mode (light dimmed until being off within the setted time). 4. camera mode (light changes according to color picked by camera, only for RGB products). 5. Flicker (Effect of lighting flicker). 6. Pulsation (Effect of lighting pulsation). 7. Rainbow (Effect of rainbow). 8. Spectrum (The light changes with music rhythm). 9. Bougie (Effect of candle lighting). Applicable models: iPhone4S, iPhone5/5C/5S, iPhone6/6plus/6s IOS system version: Above IOS7.0 version.

Screenshots

Philips PCA4 screens
mAudioBulb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: mAudioBulb at 7.1 against Philips PCA's 16.6. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Philips PCA versus mAudioBulb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilips PCAmAudioBulb
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.67.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSignify Netherlands B.V.健成 李

In-app purchases

None

Philips PCA

No in-app purchases

None

mAudioBulb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Philips PCA free?
Philips PCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mAudioBulb free?
mAudioBulb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Philips PCA or mAudioBulb have ads?
Neither Philips PCA nor mAudioBulb shows ads.

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