# LEDCootrollBLE vs My smartLED

The clearest difference is rating: My smartLED at 2.4 against LEDCootrollBLE's 1.0. My smartLED also leads on ratings volume (443 vs 1). LEDCootrollBLE's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

My smartLED holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My smartLED has 443 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LEDCootrollBLE ships an update every 5 months, My smartLED every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LEDCootrollBLE | My smartLED |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ledcootrollble/id1025308038/reviews) | **[2.4 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-smartled/id1477962111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **443** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 41 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Longfellow Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025308037) | [光奇 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1211520975) |

## What reviewers say

### LEDCootrollBLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ledcootrollble/id1025308038)

Connect to and control specific Bluetooth modules. This utility app allows users to establish a connection for device management.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth module connection, Device control, Specific module compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My smartLED

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

Control your wireless LED lights via Bluetooth. Adjust colors, brightness, and dynamic lighting effects like jump, fade, and strobe. Explore unique modes such as voice, twinkle, and meteor for personalized ambiance.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Color adjustment, Brightness control, Dynamic light modes (jump, fade, strobe), Special modes (voice, twinkle, meteor)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 LEDCootrollBLE free?

LEDCootrollBLE 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, LEDCootrollBLE or My smartLED?

My smartLED is rated higher. LEDCootrollBLE averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while My smartLED averages 2.4 from 443 ratings.

### Do LEDCootrollBLE or My smartLED have ads?

Neither LEDCootrollBLE nor My smartLED shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LEDCootrollBLE or My smartLED?

LEDCootrollBLE ships an update every 5 months, and My smartLED every 3 months. Most recently, LEDCootrollBLE was updated on October 17, 2026 and My smartLED on October 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.*