MagicStrip vs Monster Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MagicStrip
Control LED lights with vibrant colors and adjustable brightness. Synchronize your lights with music or sound using built-in modes. Explore dynamic lighting effects to enhance your environment.
- 16 million color choices
- 256 brightness levels
- Music synchronization
- Microphone sound mode
- Adjustable speed
- Multi-language support
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MagicStrip is an LED control APP dedicated to making music full of colors. Its functions are as follows: 1. Free choice of 16 million colors and 256 levels of brightness. 2. Simple control in fixed mode, support speed adjustment. 3. Play music and let the lights move with the music. 4. Microphone mode, combining sound and light. 5. The way of action, the way of dancing, youth is no longer monotonous. 6. Support multiple languages
Monster Light
Transform your living space with a smart light that offers a spectrum of colors. Easily control your ambiance to match your mood or activity.
- Smart light control
- Customizable colors
- Ambiance setting
- Mood lighting
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A Smart Light,Give your life colorful.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MagicStrip at 2.6 against Monster Light's 2.0. MagicStrip also leads on ratings volume (988 vs 76) and review sentiment (35% vs 27%). Monster Light's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
MagicStrip holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagicStrip has 988 ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of MagicStrip's written reviews are positive against 27% of Monster Light's.
MagicStrip ships an update every 2 months, Monster Light monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MagicStrip | Monster Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (988 ratings) — better | 2.0 (76 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews — better | 26.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 988 — better | 76 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 玲玉 代 | ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd. |
Customer experience
MagicStrip
Monster Light
Bugs and requests
MagicStrip
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when playing music
- Lights disconnect randomly
- Inconsistent color display
- Remote control not working
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
Requested features
5 requests- Add Spotify support
- Allow custom gradients and patterns
- Implement timer/scheduling feature
- Improve music integration
- Add more preset color options
Monster Light
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MagicStrip
No in-app purchases
Monster Light
No in-app purchases
Questions
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