# Magic Home Pro vs SmartlightBulb

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartlightBulb at none against Magic Home Pro's 2. SmartlightBulb also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Magic Home Pro's advantage is ratings volume (931 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Home Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SmartlightBulb asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartlightBulb holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Home Pro has 931 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Magic Home Pro ships an update every 2 months, SmartlightBulb every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Home Pro | SmartlightBulb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (931 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-home-pro/id1187808229/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartlightbulb/id1218620286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **931** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 274 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [明长 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/595148652) | [ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190864538) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Home Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-home-pro/id1187808229)

Control your smart LED lighting with this Wi-Fi controller app. Easily set up lights to your router, group devices, and manage them locally or remotely. View light status and color at a glance with a refreshed user interface.

**Highlights:** Faster start without scanning, Easier router setup, Group different device types, Add devices to multiple groups, Local and remote control, Light status and color display, New UI design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe IFTTT for one month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Subscribe IFTTT for one year | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- ⏱️ Timers and schedules work well
- 🤖 Compatible with Alexa and other smart home platforms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnection issues
- 🤔 Confusing setup process
- 🔌 Unreliable WiFi connectivity
- 🤯 Lights behaving erratically or turning on/off randomly
- 🤖 Poor integration with smart home platforms

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Lights won't connect to WiFi
- Timers and schedules not working as expected
- Incorrect color representation in the app
- Lights randomly changing colors or turning on/off

**Requested features**

- Add sunrise/sunset timer functionality
- Allow custom programming of lighting effects
- Improve Alexa and Google Home integration
- Add Spotify music sync support
- Provide better troubleshooting and support


### SmartlightBulb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartlightbulb/id1218620286)

Control your smart lights with ease. Change colors, sync with music, and set schedules remotely via Bluetooth. Enjoy convenience and ambiance tailored to your lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Customizable RGB color selection, Music synchronization for dynamic lighting, Remote on/off control within Bluetooth range, Scheduled lighting on/off timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Home Pro free?

Magic Home Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SmartlightBulb free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Home Pro or SmartlightBulb?

SmartlightBulb is rated higher. Magic Home Pro averages 2.8 out of 5 from 931 ratings, while SmartlightBulb averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Magic Home Pro or SmartlightBulb have ads?

Neither Magic Home Pro nor SmartlightBulb shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Home Pro or SmartlightBulb?

Magic Home Pro ships an update every 2 months, and SmartlightBulb every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic Home Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and SmartlightBulb on October 15, 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.*