# Lighthouse.io by WorkWave

> Lighthouse.io by WorkWave is a workforce management platform

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lighthouseapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lighthouseapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.lighthouseapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lighthouse.io
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 70,350
- **Rating:** 2.68 / 5 (262 ratings)
- **Version:** 68.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-31
- **First published:** 2016-10-25
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Size:** 115 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lighthouseapp)
- **Website:** [https://lighthouse.io](https://lighthouse.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://lighthouse.io/privacy](https://lighthouse.io/privacy)

## Description

Lighthouse.io by WorkWave is a mobile-first workforce management platform designed to simplify locating, interacting with, and optimizing workers and assets across large facilities such as shopping malls, airports, hospitals, and stadiums. The platform offers robust mobile app features including location tracking, messaging, task management, issue management, auditing, alerts, and an activity feed.

Reporting capabilities include live maps, detailed reports, content and form management, and comprehensive messaging tools. Lighthouse.io suits large facility management companies, property owners, and single-site managers overseeing cleaning, security, and maintenance operations. To access the platform, new users must contact the Lighthouse.io team through their website.

## Rankings

- #259,461 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.huawei.hms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `com.lighthouseapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Users report that Lighthouse.io is intended to help employees and employers with work tracking and reporting. However, it suffers from significant bugs causing frequent crashes and lag, heavy battery drain, constant and inaccurate location tracking, and intrusive Bluetooth prompts. Performance issues worsen after updates, reducing usability. While some find the app easy to use when working properly, many express frustration due to these persistent problems, leading to poor overall experience and dissatisfaction.

### Pros

- Easy to access and use for logging in and out.
- Useful for employees and employers to track work and locations.
- Allows for work-related reporting and observations when functioning properly.

### Cons

- App is buggy and crashes frequently, especially when typing reports or using images.
- Severe battery drain issues, with app consuming excessive CPU and running constantly in background.
- Inaccurate and constant location tracking, even when off the clock.
- Annoying and unnecessary Bluetooth permission requests and prompts.
- Slow performance with long loading times and lag, especially after updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lighthouseapp)