# Twinkly vs D

The clearest difference is rating: Twinkly at 4.6 against D's 3.0. Twinkly also leads on ratings volume (48K vs 5). D's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Twinkly holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twinkly has 48K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twinkly | D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkly/id1132187056/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-lights/id1299007706/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 194 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twinkly srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132187055) | [Novolink Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044918681) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d-lights/id1299007706)

Control your wireless string lights with this app. Adjust brightness, set timers, and choose from six flashing patterns to create custom light displays for any occasion. Group up to eight lights simultaneously for a synchronized effect.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth ON/OFF control, Timer settings, Brightness adjustment, 6 flashing patterns, Group control (up to 8 lights), Unlimited string light support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Twinkly free?

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

### Is D free?

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

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

Twinkly is rated higher. Twinkly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while D averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Twinkly or D have ads?

Neither Twinkly nor D shows ads.

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

Twinkly ships an update fortnightly, and D fortnightly. Most recently, Twinkly was updated on October 23, 2026 and D on October 22, 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.*