# PLAYBULB M vs My smartLED

The clearest difference is rating: PLAYBULB M at 2.9 against My smartLED's 2.3. PLAYBULB M also leads on iOS requirement (8.2 vs 17.0). My smartLED's advantage is ratings volume (498 vs 25) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

PLAYBULB M holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My smartLED has 498 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 13% of PLAYBULB M's written reviews are positive against 26% of My smartLED's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PLAYBULB M ships an update every 10 months, My smartLED every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLAYBULB M | My smartLED |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbulb-m/id1003610805/reviews)** | [2.3 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-smartled/id1477962111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **498** |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **25.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIPOW LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/665057836) | [光奇 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1211520975) |

## What reviewers say

### PLAYBULB M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbulb-m/id1003610805)

Control multiple compatible smart lights from a single app. Adjust colors, white light levels, and manage large groups of devices. Compatible with various PLAYBULB Mesh models for indoor and outdoor use.

**Highlights:** Mesh control for multiple lights, 16 million color combinations, Full white light control, Control portable, mains, and garden lights, Bluetooth V4.0 compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My smartLED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-smartled/id1477962111)

Control compatible Bluetooth lighting products with features like device grouping, color and brightness adjustments, and dynamic lighting effects. It offers music-reactive lighting and an AI assistant for intuitive control. Basic functions work offline, while advanced features require an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Device and group organization, Color and brightness control, Customizable lighting effects, Music-reactive lighting, AI assistant for lighting needs, Local data import/export

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works great
- 🚀 App connects quickly to lights
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- ⭐ Starlights work well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Twinkle/meteor effects not working
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Dual color function not working
- 🐛 App not responsive/crashing

**Reported bugs**

- Twinkle mode not working
- Meteor control stopped working
- Light 1 and Light 2 buttons not functioning
- App not connecting to Bluetooth
- Lights revert to static settings when app is closed

**Requested features**

- Add custom color modes
- Integrate with Apple CarPlay
- Add ability to control individual lights
- Improve music sync functionality
- Slower twinkle mode options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLAYBULB M free?

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

### Is My smartLED free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PLAYBULB M or My smartLED?

PLAYBULB M is rated higher. PLAYBULB M averages 2.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while My smartLED averages 2.3 from 498 ratings.

### Do PLAYBULB M or My smartLED have ads?

Neither PLAYBULB M nor My smartLED shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLAYBULB M or My smartLED?

PLAYBULB M ships an update every 10 months, and My smartLED every 3 months. Most recently, PLAYBULB M was updated on November 1, 2026 and My smartLED on November 11, 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.*