# Mi vs HUE Sync

The clearest difference is rating: HUE Sync at 4.3 against Mi's 2.4. HUE Sync also leads on ratings volume (529 vs 27). Mi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HUE Sync sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Mi asks for nothing beyond the download.

HUE Sync holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HUE Sync has 529 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Mi's written reviews are positive against 4% of HUE Sync's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mi ships an update every 6 weeks, HUE Sync every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mi | HUE Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-light-30/id1156007632/reviews) | **[4.3 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-sync-easy-led-control-pal/id1632601215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **529** |
| Positive reviews | **22.8% of reviews** | 4.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Xincaiyi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/573088728) | [Fiision Studio Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/674479868) |

## What reviewers say

### Mi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-light-30/id1156007632)

Control your Mi-Light 2.4GHz series smart lighting with a refreshed, user-friendly interface. This app offers enhanced operation for your compatible smart bulbs and fixtures.

**Highlights:** New UI design, Easy operation, Compatible with Mi-Light 2.4GHz series, Supports new WiFi IBox1

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HUE Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hue-sync-easy-led-control-pal/id1632601215)

Control your smart lights to improve health and mood by adapting to your schedule. This app helps manage various smart lighting brands, offering a unified experience for ambiance, energy savings, and convenience.

**Highlights:** Adaptive lighting for health and mood, Control multiple smart lighting brands, Group lights into zones, Set custom schedules, Match colors across brands, Energy saving features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mi free?

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

### Is HUE Sync free?

HUE Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mi or HUE Sync?

HUE Sync is rated higher. Mi averages 2.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while HUE Sync averages 4.3 from 529 ratings.

### Do Mi or HUE Sync have ads?

HUE Sync shows ads; Mi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mi or HUE Sync?

Mi ships an update every 6 weeks, and HUE Sync every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mi was updated on November 6, 2026 and HUE Sync on November 7, 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.*