# Twinkly vs Smart Led Light Strip Remote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Twinkly at none against Smart Led Light Strip Remote's 2. Twinkly also leads on ratings volume (48K vs 594) and review sentiment (38% vs 22%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Led Light Strip Remote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Twinkly asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Twinkly against 4.6 for Smart Led Light Strip Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twinkly has 48K ratings behind it against 594, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Twinkly's written reviews are positive against 22% of Smart Led Light Strip Remote's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Twinkly | Smart Led Light Strip Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkly/id1132187056/reviews) | **[4.6 (594 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-led-light-strip-remote/id6670478478/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 594 |
| Positive reviews | **38.5% of reviews** | 21.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 177 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ledworks srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132187055) | [Sarai,Mercedes Fernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832918400) |

## 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


### Smart Led Light Strip Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-led-light-strip-remote/id6670478478)

Control a wide range of smart LED lights from various brands in one app. Sync lights with music, create custom scenes, and choose from 16 million colors. Supports WiFi and Bluetooth devices.

**Highlights:** All-in-one smart light control, Music synchronization, Customizable lighting scenes, 16 million color options, Supports WiFi and Bluetooth devices, Wide brand compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly LED Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly LED Access | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Ability to adjust brightness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🚫 Doesn't connect to user's lights
- 🤬 Frustrating experience

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work as expected
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Free access to all features
- Better integration with smart home devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Twinkly free?

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

### Is Smart Led Light Strip Remote free?

Smart Led Light Strip Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Twinkly or Smart Led Light Strip Remote?

Smart Led Light Strip Remote is rated higher. Twinkly averages 4.6 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Smart Led Light Strip Remote averages 4.6 from 594 ratings.

### Do Twinkly or Smart Led Light Strip Remote have ads?

Neither Twinkly nor Smart Led Light Strip Remote shows ads.

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