Comparison

Nanoleaf vs Sproushi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nanoleaf

Control and customize your smart lighting experience with this app. Design layouts, set schedules, and explore community-created scenes. Integrate with smart home assistants for hands-free control.

Highlights
  • Virtual Layout Assistant
  • One-touch RGB presets
  • Full customization
  • Remote on/off and brightness control
  • Group and room control
  • Scene creation and discovery
  • Voice command integration
Features
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Design, set up, manage, and control your Nanoleaf lights all in one place. From the virtual Layout Assistant, to one-touch RGB presets, to full in-depth customization like you’ve never seen before, prepare for a lighting experience that is Smarter by Design. Simple Control Use the App to scan your lights’ pairing code and get set up in seconds, then enjoy your smart light-switch. Remotely turn your lights on and off, adjust brightness (trust us they go BRIGHT), and select your color Scenes from anywhere within your home. Group your lights together for joint control with Group Scenes (because we love a team player), or segment by room to keep your lights as organized as you wish your life could be. Complete Customization Create custom dynamic Scenes by selecting palettes and colors with the intuitive color wheel, adjusting ratios, and choosing animated motions. Try vibrant RGB hues to set a total vibe, or put the “fun” in functional lighting with the whole range of white color temperatures. Advanced Automations Set Schedules to automate your daily lighting needs, from gentle morning light-alarms, to gradually dimming nightly reminders that Holy **** it’s 2AM again, you need to wake up in 4 hours, PLEASE go to sleep. Now You’re Talking Connect your lights with your smart home assistant (HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Samsung SmartThings) and use voice commands to control them hands-free. Just say “Hey Siri, turn on my TGIF” Scene” and instantly enter full relaxation-mode at the end of a long week. Join the Community Explore the App’s “Discover” tab for a huge collection of incredible Scenes created by users like you. Well, like you, just more creative. But if you too are the creative type, share your own Scenes and show the community what you’ve got! There are endless Scenes to discover for every mood and occasion, all the way from “Ho Ho Holidays” to “Netflix and Chill”. + More With a virtual AR Layout Assistant, curated Scenes and Playlists, Cloud Control (requires Apple home hub), and additional product information, the Nanoleaf App really is your smart lighting one-stop-shop. The Nanoleaf App supports all Nanoleaf manufactured products including by not limited to: Light Panels, Canvas, Shapes, Essentials, Elements, Lines, Blocks, Sense+ Smart Switch and Matter Wi-Fi products. Enjoy it today on the ever superior iOS operating system.

About

Sproushi

This app connects to your automated mushroom grower, guiding you through setup and monitoring your plants in real-time. It offers AI-driven growth adjustments, manual control options, and timelapse video creation. Access support and tips for a successful harvest.

Highlights
  • Automated mushroom grower setup
  • Real-time sensor data and camera monitoring
  • AI-driven growth adjustments
  • Manual growth condition control
  • Timelapse video creation
  • Multi-grower management
  • In-app help and support
Features
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Sproushi is the official companion app for your automated mushroom grower. Set up your device with easy, step-by-step instructions, pair it with your home Wi-Fi, and start growing in minutes. Monitor your mushrooms in real time with live sensor data and camera images, and manage multiple growers all in one place. Capture your mushroom’s journey in stunning timelapse videos with Sproushi’s built-in camera. Watch your mushroom come to life in real time. Let Sproushi handle the growing for you. Using AI to detect your mushroom’s needs and adjust automatically. Feeling experimental? Take full control by setting your own growth conditions and fine-tuning them for the perfect harvest. Sproushi also offers built-in help and support whenever you need it, including troubleshooting guides, tips for optimal growth, and direct contact with our team. Whether you’re a first-time grower or a seasoned pro, Sproushi keeps you connected, informed, and supported throughout your growing journey.

Screenshots

Nanoleaf4 screens
Sproushi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nanoleaf at 4.2 against Sproushi's 1.8. Nanoleaf also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 8) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). Sproushi's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nanoleaf holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nanoleaf has 45K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Nanoleaf's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sproushi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nanoleaf ships an update every 2 weeks, Sproushi fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Nanoleaf versus Sproushi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNanoleafSproushi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (45K ratings) — better1.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews17.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings45K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB94 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNanoleafCelium B.V.

Customer experience

Nanoleaf

All ratings44,716 ratings
Positive80.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews1,405 reviews
Positive17.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative74.2%

Sproushi

All ratings7 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Nanoleaf

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Lights randomly disconnecting
  • Firmware updates failing or bricking devices
  • Scenes not syncing properly across devices
  • App crashes on launch or during use
  • Delayed or unresponsive device controls

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • More intuitive scene creation and management
  • Better integration with other smart home platforms
  • Customizable animation speed and effects
  • Ability to save and restore custom color presets

Sproushi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nanoleaf

No in-app purchases

None

Sproushi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nanoleaf free?
Nanoleaf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sproushi free?
Sproushi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nanoleaf or Sproushi?
Nanoleaf is rated higher. Nanoleaf averages 4.2 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Sproushi averages 1.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Nanoleaf or Sproushi have ads?
Neither Nanoleaf nor Sproushi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nanoleaf or Sproushi?
Nanoleaf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sproushi fortnightly. Most recently, Nanoleaf was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sproushi on October 24, 2026.

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