MagicStrip vs HiLighting
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
HiLighting
Manage your LED devices remotely via Bluetooth. Monitor your device's status in real-time and access fast, efficient customer service for any issues.
- Bluetooth LED device management
- Real-time device status check
- Fast customer service
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HiLighting is an app to help you manage your LED device via Bluetooth -Check the status of your device in real time -Fast and efficient customer service
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Verdict
MagicStrip and HiLighting both sit at 2.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 35% of MagicStrip's written reviews are positive against 25% of HiLighting's. MagicStrip also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.6 for MagicStrip against 2.5 for HiLighting. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 988 and 586 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of MagicStrip's written reviews are positive against 25% of HiLighting's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MagicStrip | HiLighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (988 ratings) — better | 2.5 (586 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 35.3% of reviews — better | 25.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 988 — better | 586 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 玲玉 代 | Shenzhen Jianjiaweidu Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
MagicStrip
HiLighting
User reviews
MagicStrip
From 988 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to connect
- 👍 Customizable colors
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Reliable connection
- 👍 Good lighting quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Music feature not working
- 🐛 Lights not syncing properly
HiLighting
From 586 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Good color options
- 🎨 Customizable lighting
- ⏱️ Useful timer feature
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Unreliable remote control
- 🎵 Music sync problems
- ⚠️ Frequent app crashes
- 🔧 Lack of customer support
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
HiLighting
Reported bugs
5 issues- App unable to detect or connect to LED lights
- Lights get stuck on one color after disconnection
- Music mode not working as expected
- Timers not functioning properly
- DIY lighting options not saving correctly
Requested features
5 requests- Add Spotify music integration
- Improve DIY lighting customization
- Implement voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- Enhance timer and automation features
- Provide better troubleshooting guides
In-app purchases
MagicStrip
No in-app purchases
HiLighting
No in-app purchases
Questions
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