ControlHub vs Light Meter.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ControlHub
Automate your home devices by setting them to turn on or off as you arrive or leave. Offers faster control of your Insteon devices with a clean, intuitive interface and Today Widget access. A single in-app purchase unlocks full device management.
- Automatic device control on home entry/exit
- Faster Insteon device control
- Today Widget access
- Intuitive user interface
- Add unlimited Insteon devices
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*** This app requires an Insteon Hub model 2245-222 *** Features: - Automatically turn on/off your devices when you enter/exit home - Control your Insteon devices faster compared to the default INSTEON Hub app - Quick and convenient access to your devices from the Today Widget - Clean and intuitive design. No need to drill down multiple menus just to control your devices ** The app allows you to add one INSTEON device for free. An in-app purchase is required to add all your INSTEON devices to the app and control them **
Light Meter.
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Measure Light Intensity with Precision! Accurately gauge the brightness in any environment using our Light Meter app. Perfect for photographers, videographers, and anyone needing to measure light levels. Record and track readings to ensure the ideal lighting for your projects. Terms Of Use https://github.com/projectuser-gl/terms/blob/main/light-meter.html Privacy Policy https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/bcfb1b5b-5181-4248-8f20-8330913b3e98
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: ControlHub at 3 against Light Meter.'s 1. ControlHub also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.2). 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
Both are free to download. ControlHub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Light Meter. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ControlHub ships an update every 3 weeks, Light Meter. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ControlHub | Light Meter. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MaaDoTaa | Muhammed Efdal incesu |
In-app purchases
ControlHub
- Add all your Insteon devices$4.99
Light Meter.
- Light Meter Lifetime Premium$2.99
Questions
Is ControlHub free?
Is Light Meter. free?
Do ControlHub or Light Meter. have ads?
Which is updated more often, ControlHub or Light Meter.?
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