Comparison

Lights2 vs PlayLights

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

Head to head

Lights2

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.67 ratingsView app →

About

Lights2

Customize your WS2811 light strings with this Bluetooth controller. Personalize your lighting for any holiday or event, creating unique visual displays.

Highlights

Bluetooth control
WS2811 light string compatibility
Holiday and occasion customization
Personalized lighting displays

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Control your bluetooth enabled WS2811 light strings. Connect a generic WS2811 string of lights to Erik's controller box and customize for any holiday or occasion.

About

PlayLights

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PlayLights is an APP for Christmas lights developed by Lessing Company. It has the functions of automatic installation, grouping, sharing, timing, collection and various display effects.

Screenshots

Lights24 screens

PlayLights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PlayLights at monthly against Lights2's every 3 months. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lights2 ships an update every 3 months, PlayLights monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

Lights2 versus PlayLights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Lights2	PlayLights
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.6 (7 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	75.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	7 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.0	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	2 MB	93 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Erik Torres	Hangzhou Laixin Electronic technology CO.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Lights2

No in-app purchases

None

PlayLights

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lights2 free?

Lights2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is PlayLights free?

PlayLights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Lights2 or PlayLights have ads?

Neither Lights2 nor PlayLights shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Lights2 or PlayLights?

Lights2 ships an update every 3 months, and PlayLights monthly. Most recently, Lights2 was updated on October 1, 2026 and PlayLights on October 3, 2026.