Comparison

My Leviton vs Stoplight Golight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My Leviton

Control your home's lighting and appliances remotely with this app. It allows you to manage smart devices individually or by room, create custom scenes, and set schedules for automated control. Voice commands are also supported through popular smart assistants.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lights and loads
  • Create custom scenes and schedules
  • Group devices by room
  • Voice control with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
  • No hub required
  • Automate plug-in devices
Features
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My Leviton connects the Leviton Decora Smart with Wi-Fi Technology product family to your iOS device as well as Amazon Alexa for voice control, no hub required! Control your lights and loads from anywhere using the free My Leviton app for iPhone and iPad. Easily replace your existing single pole or multi-way devices with the new Leviton Dimmer or Switches to allow control from anywhere via your My Leviton app. As well, you can start automating and controlling your plug-in lamps or small appliances using the Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug-in Outlet. Use the free My Leviton iOS app to add/name your smart devices and to control them individually or as a room with a single button push. Create schedules, scenes, and customize your experience with adjustable fade rates, maximum/minimum illumination levels, and more if desired for a truly advanced lighting control system that’s easy to use manually or via the app. Simplify control of your home - schedule lights and connected loads to turn on/off at specific times or based on sunrise/sunset, easily group your smart devices into rooms for quick control, and create scenes to activate multiple lights at once for movie time, party mode, or goodnight. Works with Hey Google, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri (HomeKit). Add an optional Amazon Alexa device to use voice commands like, “Alexa, set dining room lights to 33%.” (Echo sold separately, but there is no intermediary hub/controller required). Leverage the Leviton Decora form factor with matching color change kits, multi-way devices for hallways and staircases, multiple options for wallplates and more, to match the décor throughout your home. Get started today with My Leviton – a growing eco-system with more partners and announcements to come!

About

Stoplight Golight

This companion app offers remote control and customizable settings for a kids' timer device. Manage screen time, homework, or classroom activities with ease, setting precise end times and adjusting notifications for clear time signals.

Highlights
  • Remote Bluetooth control
  • Customizable end times
  • Adjustable notification colors
  • Manage daily routines
  • Flexible for home, school, and sports
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Get even more out of your Stoplight Golight kids timer with the official Stoplight Golight App, designed to bring ease and flexibility to your child’s time management routine. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or coach, this companion app enables remote control of the Stoplight Golight device via Bluetooth, allowing for hands-free operation from anywhere in the room. With the app, you can customize how the timer works to suit your specific needs. Set a precise end time (e.g, 3:45pm) without the hassle of manually calculating countdowns. You can even change the timer’s end notification to switch from red to green, clearly signaling when it’s time to “go.” Perfect for managing screen time, homework, or classroom activities, the Stoplight Golight App offers expanded features that make time tracking easier and more efficient. Parents can use the app to manage daily tasks like reading, playtime, and more, all from the convenience of their phone. Teachers love using it for classroom routines, while coaches find it ideal for timing drills and rest periods. Features: Remote control: Connect via Bluetooth to start and stop the timer from anywhere. Customizable settings: Change the end notification color or set a specific end time with ease. Flexible use: Ideal for classrooms, homes, and sports environments. Perfect for routines: Helps manage activities like screen time, homework, and practice sessions. Take control of time management with the Stoplight Golight App, and make daily routines smoother, more engaging, and productive for your children. *The Stoplight Golight App is a companion app. Users must pair the app with a Stoplight Golight timer to use.

Screenshots

My Leviton4 screens
Stoplight Golight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My Leviton at 4.6 against Stoplight Golight's 3.6. My Leviton also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 9). Stoplight Golight's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Leviton holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Leviton has 6.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of My Leviton's written reviews are positive against 83% of Stoplight Golight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Leviton ships an update every 2 weeks, Stoplight Golight every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My Leviton versus Stoplight Golight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy LevitonStoplight Golight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.4K ratings) — better3.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.4K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.Charlotte Wenham

Customer experience

My Leviton

All ratings6,366 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews869 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.4%

Stoplight Golight

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

My Leviton

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Devices randomly going offline and requiring reset
  • App crashing or freezing during use
  • Firmware updates causing devices to stop working
  • Inconsistent device status and control in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more advanced scheduling and automation options
  • Improve app UI and user experience
  • Provide better troubleshooting tools and support
  • Integrate with a wider range of smart home platforms
  • Add support for local control and offline functionality

Stoplight Golight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Leviton

No in-app purchases

None

Stoplight Golight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Leviton free?
My Leviton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stoplight Golight free?
Stoplight Golight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Leviton or Stoplight Golight?
My Leviton is rated higher. My Leviton averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Stoplight Golight averages 3.6 from 9 ratings.
Do My Leviton or Stoplight Golight have ads?
Neither My Leviton nor Stoplight Golight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Leviton or Stoplight Golight?
My Leviton ships an update every 2 weeks, and Stoplight Golight every 21 months. Most recently, My Leviton was updated on October 31, 2026 and Stoplight Golight on October 29, 2026.

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