# Lights2 vs Trace Fiber

The clearest difference is rating: Trace Fiber at 5.0 against Lights2's 4.6. Lights2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Trace Fiber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lights2 | Trace Fiber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights2/id994406733/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-fiber/id6465170993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erik Torres](https://appshunter.io/developer/994406732) | [Trace Fiber Networks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706462541) |

## What reviewers say

### Lights2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights2/id994406733)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Trace Fiber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-fiber/id6465170993)

Take control of your home Wi-Fi network with this intuitive application. Easily manage parental controls, enhance network security, monitor connected devices, and set up guest networks for visitors.

**Highlights:** Parental controls, Network security, Device management, Guest network creation, Easy-to-use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lights2 free?

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

### Is Trace Fiber free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lights2 or Trace Fiber?

Trace Fiber is rated higher. Lights2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Trace Fiber averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Lights2 or Trace Fiber have ads?

Neither Lights2 nor Trace Fiber shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lights2 or Trace Fiber?

Lights2 ships an update every 3 months, and Trace Fiber every 3 months. Most recently, Lights2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Trace Fiber on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
