Twinkly vs RT617
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Twinkly
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.
- Personalize lighting effects
- Smart design
- Intuitive use
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Customizable Christmas lights
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The companion app for Twinkly, the smart light decoration system to make your Christmas unforgettable. It is the evolution of the classic Christmas lights and a true innovation in how you light up your tree. It features a smart design that gives you the ability to personalize your lighting effects for an even greater experience. Designed for intuitive use, just connect over Wi-Fi and you will be playing with your lights in a matter of seconds.
RT617
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RT617 is an application that obtains temperature data via a Bluetooth connection. Use the APP and connect Bluetooth to obtain data. You can directly obtain real-time temperature data and read SD card files by Bluetooth. Remote data viewing and firmware upgrade can be realized. Note that this application needs to be connected to a dedicated Bluetooth device for use together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RT617 at every 4 days against Twinkly's fortnightly. RT617 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Twinkly ships an update fortnightly, RT617 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Twinkly | RT617 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (48K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 194 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ledworks srl | Radiance Instruments Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Twinkly
Reported bugs
6 issues- 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
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- Firmware update process failing
Requested features
6 requests- 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
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- Improved app layout and usability
RT617
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Twinkly
No in-app purchases
RT617
No in-app purchases
