Comparison

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer vs LEDVANCE tapTronic

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

Head to head
About

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

Control your lights with Bluetooth. Adjust brightness, set timers, and schedule events for convenience and security. Features include smooth dimming control, energy saving modes, and automatic sunset/sunrise scheduling.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth light control
  • Adjustable dimming
  • On-screen dimming bar
  • Set internal timer
  • Schedule timed events
  • Energy saving mode
  • Sunset/sunrise scheduling
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The smart way to control lights! Switch on/off, control dimming and set the internal timer all with your Bluetooth connectivity. Now it’s easier than ever to manage dimming for precise light level every time. The on screen dimming bar gives you smooth, fingertip control for full range dimming with adjustable fade rates. You can also select energy saving mode and set minimum light levels for added convenience. Timed Events with Ease Schedule your lights to turn ON and OFF automatically for safety and convenience so you never come home to a dark house again. This app offers the flexibility to program daily timed events for weekdays, weekends or any day - even while you are away - giving your home a “lived-in” look for added security and peace of mind. For carefree living, the Decora® Dimmer and Timer features an astronomical clock that uses your mobile device’s location service to define the dimmer’s longitude and latitude. This enables the handy “on at sunset and off at sunrise” feature to automatically adjust daily to your local time so lights are always in sync with nature. The Decora Bluetooth Dimmer and Timer is designed to work with your choice of compatible dimmable CFLs, dimmable LEDs, incandescent or halogen bulbs.

About

LEDVANCE tapTronic

This utility app enables quick configuration of LED drivers using NFC technology. It allows on-the-go installers to customize settings like current, dimming range, and lumen output directly from their phone without needing to power the driver.

Highlights
  • NFC driver connection
  • Read and program drivers
  • Customize current (mA)
  • Adjust dimming range
  • Configure soft start
  • Set constant lumen output
Features
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The LEDVANCE tapTronic APP allows users to easily connect via NFC technology to our series of tapTronic LED Drivers. APP is the only programming tool user needs; it can read and program a driver within seconds. Power to driver is not required during programming. By a simple tap, your phone and driver will communicate allowing customization of Current (mA), Dim % Range, Soft Start, End of Life, Dim to Off, Constant Lumen Output and more. This is a field-programmable tool, perfect for the on-the-go installer.

Screenshots

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer4 screens
LEDVANCE tapTronic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LEDVANCE tapTronic at 100% against Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer's 10%. LEDVANCE tapTronic also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.7). Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer's advantage is ratings volume (178 vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 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

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

LEDVANCE tapTronic holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer has 178 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of LEDVANCE tapTronic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer ships an update every 3 months, LEDVANCE tapTronic every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer versus LEDVANCE tapTronic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecora Digital Dimmer & TimerLEDVANCE tapTronic
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (178 ratings)3.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings178 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.LEDVANCE LLC

Customer experience

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

All ratings174 ratings
Positive13.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative81.0%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive9.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative85.2%

LEDVANCE tapTronic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during device scanning
  • Switches unable to pair or reconnect
  • Schedules not executing as programmed

Requested features

3 requests
  • Integrate with other smart home platforms
  • Add offset option for sunrise/sunset schedules
  • Improve app stability and reliability

LEDVANCE tapTronic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer

No in-app purchases

None

LEDVANCE tapTronic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer free?
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LEDVANCE tapTronic free?
LEDVANCE tapTronic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer or LEDVANCE tapTronic?
LEDVANCE tapTronic is rated higher. Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer averages 1.7 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while LEDVANCE tapTronic averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer or LEDVANCE tapTronic have ads?
Neither Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer nor LEDVANCE tapTronic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer or LEDVANCE tapTronic?
Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer ships an update every 3 months, and LEDVANCE tapTronic every 5 months. Most recently, Decora Digital Dimmer & Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and LEDVANCE tapTronic on November 3, 2026.

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