# i vs My smartLED

i and My smartLED are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 — 2.4 for i against 2.4 for My smartLED. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 261 and 456 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of i's written reviews are positive against 26% of My smartLED's.

i ships an update every 2 months, My smartLED every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | My smartLED |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (261 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-link/id1062888802/reviews) | **[2.4 (456 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-smartled/id1477962111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 261 | **456** |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | **25.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [德宇 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1098728022) | [光奇 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1211520975) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-link/id1062888802)

Control smart lights remotely to adjust color, brightness, and set schedules. Enjoy dynamic lighting effects that sync with music or respond to your phone's shake. Perfect for creating ambiance in various rooms.

**Highlights:** Remote color and brightness control, Timing on/off schedules, Music rhythm synchronization, Shake to change colors, Mood lighting for various spaces

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Great light and color options
- 🎵 Good speaker quality
- 💡 Useful app features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and sync issues
- 🔒 Lack of security/password protection
- 🔋 Inconsistent performance over time
- 👎 Unreliable app and limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- App crashes and freezes
- Lights and music controls not working as expected
- Timer and scheduling features not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to control multiple lights/speakers simultaneously
- More customization options for lighting and music
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Support for additional music streaming services


### 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 i free?

i 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, i or My smartLED?

My smartLED is rated higher. i averages 2.4 out of 5 from 261 ratings, while My smartLED averages 2.4 from 456 ratings.

### Do i or My smartLED have ads?

Neither i nor My smartLED shows ads.

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

i ships an update every 2 months, and My smartLED every 3 months. Most recently, i was updated on October 21, 2026 and My smartLED on October 24, 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.*