Switc# vs Illuminova Lights
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Switc#
Control smart lights and switches remotely via WiFi and Bluetooth LE. Easily toggle devices, adjust colors and brightness, and organize them with tags and groups for a customized smart home experience.
- Control lights and switches
- WiFi and Bluetooth LE support
- Adjust color and brightness
- Tag and group devices
- Customize smart lifestyle
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Switc# is your app for turning smart things off and on. Control light bulbs and switches via WiFi and Bluetooth LE. Switc# automatically connects to your smart devices allowing you to toggle switches and lights controlling their color and brightness. You can tag and group devices for easy navigation. Customize your smart lifestyle! WiFi Compatibility -Philips Hue -Belkin WeMo -LIFX Bulbs Bluetooth Compatibliity -Revogi Delite Bulb -Misfit Bolt Bulb -ChiChin Lighting LED Bulb -Elgato Avea Dynamic Mood Light -Robosmart Smart Light Bulb -MFeel Speaker Bulb -Tabu Lumen Smart Bulb -Lightblue Bean
Illuminova Lights
Control your smart lighting system with a vast spectrum of colors and customizable effects. Group lights, set timers, and even sync them with music. Manage your lighting system remotely from anywhere in the world.
- 16 million color spectrum
- Group smart lights
- Set timers
- Synchronize with music
- Remote control from anywhere
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This application enables you to have complete command over your Illuminova Lights lighting system. With the Illuminova Lights app, you can unleash your creativity and customize your lighting experience. With a spectrum of 16 million colors to choose from, the capability to group smart lights, establish timers, synchronize your bulbs with music, and more, the options are limitless. Moreover, you can effortlessly control your lights from any location across the globe!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Illuminova Lights at none against Switc#'s 1. Illuminova Lights also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Switc#'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Switc# sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Illuminova Lights asks for nothing beyond the download.
Switc# holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Illuminova Lights has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Switc# ships an update weekly, Illuminova Lights every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Switc# | Illuminova Lights |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 14 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 404 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Semireg Industries, LLC | Illuminova Lighting LLC |
Customer experience
Switc#
Illuminova Lights
In-app purchases
Switc#
- Unlimited Tags$4.99
Illuminova Lights
No in-app purchases
