# Jiffy vs Gemstone Lights

Jiffy and Gemstone Lights both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Gemstone Lights's written reviews are positive against 34% of Jiffy's. Gemstone Lights also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 388) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Jiffy against 4.9 for Gemstone Lights. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gemstone Lights has 4.1K ratings behind it against 388, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Jiffy's written reviews are positive against 88% of Gemstone Lights's.

Jiffy ships an update every 2 weeks, Gemstone Lights fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jiffy | Gemstone Lights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (388 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiffy/id1021162793/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemstone-lights/id1645610976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 388 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 285 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jiffy Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021162792) | [Gemstone Lights](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253335696) |

## What reviewers say

### Jiffy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jiffy/id1021162793)

This app connects homeowners with vetted and insured professionals for various home maintenance tasks. Book services instantly, communicate seamlessly, and pay securely through the app, all with a satisfaction guarantee.

**Highlights:** Vetted and insured professionals, 30+ service categories, Instant appointment booking, Transparent pricing, In-app communication and payment, Satisfaction guarantee

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Quick response
- 🔒 Qualified and insured professionals
- 💡 Convenient service
- 👍 Professional and attentive service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 💰 Expensive services
- 🚫 Unreliable contractors
- 🚫 Contractors don't show up
- 🚫 Overcharging and scamming

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to sign up
- Notifications not working on certain devices
- White text on white background in registration fields

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose contractors
- Ability to get multiple quotes
- Ability to cancel and reschedule easily
- More app functionality and features


### Gemstone Lights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemstone-lights/id1645610976)

Control your smart lights with an intuitive interface. Create custom patterns, set sunrise/sunset timers, and sync your settings to the cloud. Transform your home's ambiance effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Real-time pattern status, Sunrise/sunset timers, Offline timer support, Cloud syncing for folders and patterns, Intuitive interface, Customizable lighting patterns

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app, even better than the first!
- 👍 Easier to use and more robust performance
- 👍 Extremely happy with my lights and the new features
- 👍 Fantastic!! Envy of the subdivision
- 👍 Absolutely best investment ever!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 The app is really hard to use if you want to zone, support is terrible
- 🐛 This app is more awkward than the original and is missing key features, like dark mode
- 🐛 The sway pattern is not working the same way as it was with the original hub
- 🐛 Still missing folders and patterns, been out for a while and they still haven't been fixed

**Reported bugs**

- Missing folders and patterns
- Sway pattern not working the same as original hub

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Fireworks folder and ISO folder to be complete
- Adjusting speed should not start over, and most flow settings should have no pause


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jiffy free?

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

### Is Gemstone Lights free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jiffy or Gemstone Lights?

Gemstone Lights is rated higher. Jiffy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 388 ratings, while Gemstone Lights averages 4.9 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Jiffy or Gemstone Lights have ads?

Neither Jiffy nor Gemstone Lights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jiffy or Gemstone Lights?

Jiffy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gemstone Lights fortnightly. Most recently, Jiffy was updated on September 25, 2026 and Gemstone Lights on September 23, 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.*