# Light vs Twinkly

The clearest difference is rating: Light at 5.0 against Twinkly's 4.6. Light also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Twinkly's advantage is ratings volume (48K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twinkly has 48K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Light ships an update every 2 months, Twinkly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light | Twinkly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-creations/id1102647666/reviews)** | [4.6 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkly/id1132187056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **48K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 38.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 18 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Velleman nv](https://appshunter.io/developer/456579607) | [Ledworks srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132187055) |

## What reviewers say

### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-creations/id1102647666)

Control your Bluetooth-enabled smart lights wirelessly from your smartphone. Adjust colors, choose from preset modes, or create your own custom light sequences. Perfect for any occasion, from holidays to everyday ambiance.

**Highlights:** Wireless Bluetooth control, Adjustable color temperature (16 million colors), 20 preset light sequences, Music-reactive lighting, Customizable color sequences, Color sampler tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Twinkly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkly/id1132187056)

Control and personalize smart light decorations for an enhanced festive experience. Easily connect via Wi-Fi to create custom lighting effects for your tree and home.

**Highlights:** Personalize lighting effects, Smart design, Intuitive use, Wi-Fi connectivity, Customizable Christmas lights

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Amazing lights
- 🎨 Customizable colors and effects
- 🎄 Great for holiday decorations
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🤩 Wow factor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🤯 Frustrating user experience
- 🕰️ Unstable firmware updates
- 💸 Expensive for the issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Lights disconnecting from WiFi
- Mapping and setup process unreliable
- Preset effects not working as expected
- Playlist and custom effects not saving

**Requested features**

- Multiple timers for on/off schedules
- Ability to edit and save custom effects
- Sync effects across multiple light sets
- Homekit and Alexa integration
- More preset effects and animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light free?

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

### Is Twinkly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Light or Twinkly?

Light is rated higher. Light averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Twinkly averages 4.6 from 48K ratings.

### Do Light or Twinkly have ads?

Neither Light nor Twinkly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light or Twinkly?

Light ships an update every 2 months, and Twinkly fortnightly. Most recently, Light was updated on September 25, 2026 and Twinkly on October 2, 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.*