# BLEDIM vs fi light

The clearest difference is rating: fi light at 2.8 against BLEDIM's 2.0. fi light also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). BLEDIM's advantage is ratings volume (715 vs 101). On price, review sentiment, 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.

fi light holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLEDIM has 715 ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 23% and 23% positive.

BLEDIM ships an update every 2 months, fi light every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BLEDIM | fi light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (715 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bledim/id1027450939/reviews) | **[2.8 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fi-light/id1253829102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **715** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | **23.5% of reviews** | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [雄 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/891570181) | [兴魁 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050544418) |

## What reviewers say

### BLEDIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bledim/id1027450939)

Control LED lamps directly from your smartphone. Customize static or dynamic lighting scenes, adjust speed, brightness, and flashing effects. Even shake your phone to generate a random color.

**Highlights:** Control LED lamps via smartphone, DIY static and dynamic scenes, Adjustable speed, brightness, flashing, Random color generation by shaking phone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Decent connectivity
- 💡 Good light control options
- 🤖 Simple app interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 App crashes/bugs
- 🌈 Inaccurate color representation
- 🔇 Music playback problems
- 🤔 Unclear on/off status

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connection failures
- Lights getting stuck on
- App crashing on iOS 14 update
- Inconsistent color output

**Requested features**

- More color customization options
- Ability to control multiple devices simultaneously
- CarPlay/Android Auto support
- Better music integration
- Improved Bluetooth range and stability


### fi light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fi-light/id1253829102)

Control your smart Bluetooth LED lights with this app. Adjust colors, color temperature, and brightness. It also offers music and sound-reactive modes, built-in dynamic effects, and scheduling.

**Highlights:** RGB/WWCW lighting control, Color temperature and brightness adjustment, Music-synchronized color changes, Built-in dynamic modes with adjustable speed, Sound-reactive color changes, Timing switch functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Good color and brightness
- 💰 Affordable price
- 🚀 Connects instantly (sometimes)
- 👍 Easy to use (sometimes)
- 💡 Impressive brightness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 App not working on newer iPhones
- 🐛 UI elements hidden/unreachable
- 🐛 Inconsistent timing/timer issues

**Reported bugs**

- App not connecting to device
- Settings reverting to half intensity
- Inconsistent timing option
- App buttons hidden under top menu bar
- Additional settings not accessible

**Requested features**

- Move power button to bottom of screen
- Improve app translation/instructions
- Make app compatible with all iPhone sizes
- Add consistent timing option
- Allow contrast between colors for holidays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BLEDIM free?

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

### Is fi light free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BLEDIM or fi light?

fi light is rated higher. BLEDIM averages 2.0 out of 5 from 715 ratings, while fi light averages 2.8 from 101 ratings.

### Do BLEDIM or fi light have ads?

Neither BLEDIM nor fi light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BLEDIM or fi light?

BLEDIM ships an update every 2 months, and fi light every 6 weeks. Most recently, BLEDIM was updated on October 16, 2026 and fi light on October 14, 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.*