# Magic vs My smartLED

The clearest difference is update cadence: My smartLED at every 3 months against Magic's every 19 months. Magic's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 308 and 443 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Magic's written reviews are positive against 26% of My smartLED's.

Magic ships an update every 19 months, My smartLED every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic | My smartLED |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (308 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-led/id1116396749/reviews) | **[2.4 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-smartled/id1477962111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 308 | **443** |
| Positive reviews | 18.6% of reviews | **25.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Sperll Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1373080686) | [光奇 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1211520975) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-led/id1116396749)

Control full-color LED strips via Bluetooth. Select from hundreds of effects or pick a static color. Customize brightness, speed, and driver IC settings for a personalized lighting experience.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth LED control, 200+ effects selection, Static color picker, Adjustable brightness, Adjustable effect speed, Driver IC selection, RGB order setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Easy to configure
- ✨ Great variety of lighting modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🤔 Lack of customization options
- 📝 No way to save favorite modes
- 🎨 Confusing color selection

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connection issues
- Lights turning on/off unexpectedly
- Compatibility problems with iOS 13/14

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename devices
- Option to save custom color schemes
- Music/sound-reactive modes
- Improved UI with mode descriptions


### 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 Magic free?

Magic 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, Magic or My smartLED?

My smartLED is rated higher. Magic averages 2.2 out of 5 from 308 ratings, while My smartLED averages 2.4 from 443 ratings.

### Do Magic or My smartLED have ads?

Neither Magic nor My smartLED shows ads.

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

Magic ships an update every 19 months, and My smartLED every 3 months. Most recently, Magic was updated on October 14, 2026 and My smartLED on October 16, 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.*