# AppLights — user reviews > 143 indexed App Store user reviews of AppLights by Gemmy Industries Corporation, rated 4.00/5 from 3 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applights/id998737330/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/applights/id998737330.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 0 ## What do users think of AppLights? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Works great - 🎨 Variety of lighting effects - ⏱️ Lights last for years - 👍 Easy to use app **Cons** - 🐛 Connectivity issues - 🔧 Unreliable/unstable - 💡 Limited customization - 🕰️ No timer feature - 🔍 App not updated/supported **Commonly reported bugs** - Lights not responding to app commands - Lights stuck in demo/default mode - Bluetooth connectivity problems - Incompatibility with newer iOS versions **Most requested features** - Custom color/pattern creation - Ability to sync multiple strings - Timer/scheduling functionality - More lighting effects/modes - Improved app UI/UX ## Newest reviews (13 of 143) ### 4/5 — Great Product but Lack of Features *2025-12-29, version 1.2.16* Always got the best compliments with these Christmas lights. Had them for over 5 years. I wish they would update the app with more lighting effects or creative features. Still using Christmas light show mode. ### 2/5 — New update does not connect *2025-02-22, version 1.2.16* Yes, the light last a long time and have been great for many years. However, the new update will not connect to my lights. The lights are no good if the app won’t connect to them. Can I go back to the old version? I have tried everything including trying to reset the lights ### 2/5 — Lights won’t connect to app *2024-12-05, version 1.2.16* The lights keep having to be reset by unplugging multiple times in order for the the app to connect to them. But then they just stop following the settings and start randomly flashing in different colours. ### 4/5 — Cascading lights *2023-12-18, version 1.2.15* I’ve had these for home and office for years. Getting the cascade effects requires your to program then shut off then back on. ### 2/5 — AppLights don’t work as expected *2023-12-08, version 1.2.15* They seem not turn on on a cascading theme, they just turn on. Tried to get support,but the person I spoke with me could not help me. ### 1/5 — Garbage *2023-04-05, version 1.2.15* Bought several of these when they came out. Worked as advertised for exactly 38 days. Bulbs started dying off immediately afterwards. Colours do not match those selected in app. Lights come on even when turned off in the app. Warranty is of course, only 30 days. Scam! ### 1/5 — Defunct *2023-02-25, version 1.2.15* I used to love my light, but now the app doesn’t connect to it anymore, and I’ve tried everything! So sad! ### 1/5 — Fix *2022-12-28, version 1.2.15* Don’t work anymore . Thanks for the rip-off. Just recently downloaded a update. Why still don’t work . ### 1/5 — I do NOT recommend buying this product! *2022-11-23, version 1.2.14* These lights were great for a couple of years, but it seems that they have abandoned their customers. There no longer appears to be updates, and their webpage appears to be closed/discontinued. ### 2/5 — Needs update *2022-11-17, version 1.2.14* I agree with other comments. This app needs an update. ### 1/5 — $50 light does nothing but strobe *2022-11-11, version 1.2.14* I can’t get the AppLights to connect to Bluetooth, I tried on two devices. When it finally shows up, it disappears from the Bluetooth list. I can’t get the app to do anything. And I’m stuck with a strobing light I’m so very disappointed in this purchase. It worked fine last year. I don’t know what happened between last year and this year. ### 3/5 — No accessibility compatibilityG *2022-11-01, version 1.2.14* Well, yes, I am completely blind and require voiceover to be on, yes, I know it sounds weird to have lights when you are completely blind, but I like celebrating holidays, it would be great if I would be able to control the AppLights as the application is not compatible with any kind of voiceover technology. With voiceover technology, you are not sure as to what you are selecting for color, or a fact, or anything like that. As well, the settings menu does not work properly either. Would be great if I would be able to use this product. ### 2/5 — Needs update!!! *2022-10-28, version 1.2.14* Please update … we have 6 strings and app won’t function with lights anymore 😳 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not great *2026-02-18, version 1.2.16* I’ve had my lights up since Christmas and every time I wanna change the light colours it doesn’t recognize the string. It doesn’t allow me to put the password in. I followed the tutorial and the instructions on the app and none of it works. Are you guys gonna do an update to fix this? Did this company go out of business now because the link for app support it opens to a blank page that says the server can’t be found??? ### 1/5 — Apparently out of business *2025-11-16, version 1.2.16* I was afraid this would happen when I bought these a few years ago and sure enough, the company went out of business. Typical globalist business model. ### 1/5 — Instable *2025-01-12, version 1.2.16* Used to work but now it’s very unstable. Have to reset and doesn’t follow selection. ### 1/5 — Waste of time *2024-04-14, version 1.2.15* Doesn’t work. Don’t bother. Please just go buy a better brand of lights. ### 1/5 — Do not buy *2024-01-15, version 1.2.15* These lights work for one full season max. Then they loose Bluetooth connectivity. Some lights in the string stop working. Some display incorrect colours, and some just flicker or flash. Absolute expensive garbage. You got my money once, but never again. ### 1/5 — Can’t connect to Bluetooth- waste of time and money *2023-12-14, version 1.2.15* Terrible product with no customer support ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work with iOS 17 *2023-12-11, version 1.2.15* App hasn’t been updated in a year and is incompatible with the latest iOS release. I would not have purchased these lights if they weren’t at all programmable. Now they’re going off in a tacky demo mode and can’t be stopped. ### 1/5 — Huge disappointment *2023-10-30, version 1.2.15* This app never worked well and some of the colors were off (some whites appear blue). No customizations available. Now it does not work at all with IOS 17. Off to the landfill with these lights. ### 1/5 — App no longer works with IOS system *2023-10-15, version 1.2.15* The lights can no longer be controlled with an IOS system. Really disappointing considering how much we paid. Should have gotten permanent lights. ### 1/5 — Garbage! *2023-10-08, version 1.2.15* Save your money, program stops working, can never get all strands to work! Expensive garbage! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 8+ years later *2024-12-22, version 1.2.16* I Purchases these lights at least 8 years ago. They work as well as they did back then. Let me be clear.. I put these up on my new home 8+ years ago and I don’t mean I put them up ever Christmas, they have been on my house all year round to celebrate EVERY HOLIDAY!! 8+ years of sunlight, hot and cold weather. Because I’m in N.C. even some hurricanes!! They work and connect with my phone every time. This app works great and if you can find these lights you won’t be sorry. ### 5/5 — Amazing Lights *2024-12-14, version 1.2.16* I’ve had these same lights for 9 years and they work and have always worked fantastic. I love the ability to personalize everything. Only issue is that I’m pretty sure the company that made these is bankrupt, so u cannot buy more. ### 5/5 — My app work ios *2023-11-23, version 1.2.15* App works perfectly ### 5/5 — Works perfectly on my side *2023-11-12, version 1.2.15* Fine apps ### 5/5 — Love these lights! *2023-11-12, version 1.2.15* They work great and I have never had a problem with the app. ### 5/5 — Love it *2022-04-04, version 1.2.14* I’ve had my lights for 2 years the app does everything. But many round here think there just Christmas lights and I keep getting asked to take them down . I live in a condo with a small patio deck so they are perfect for me . ### 5/5 — Ukraine *2022-03-09, version 1.2.14* Please do an update with blue and yellow in support of Ukraine 🙏 ### 5/5 — Updated app for 2020!!! *2020-10-29, version 1.2.14* I’ve had the string AppLights for a couple years now, and the Bluetooth pairing was always painful if I wanted to change colors or effects — until 2020. I brought out the lights for Halloween, downloaded the updated app, and the Bluetooth pairing was instant. I could not believe it, one bright spot (pun) in a dark year. ### 5/5 — They fixed it *2019-10-09, version 1.2.12* Quick fix for the glitch. Thanks ### 5/5 — Fun light Display *2018-12-03, version 1.2.8* This is my second season with the icicle string lights up for the Christmas holiday season. Still works great. Love changing the lights colour and speed at will. 🎄🎅🏻❄️ --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*