Comparison

MagicStrip vs SymphonyLight

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 16 million color choices
  • 256 brightness levels
  • Music synchronization
  • Microphone sound mode
  • Adjustable speed
  • Multi-language support
Features
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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

About

SymphonyLight

Control your Bluetooth devices and unlock smart living modes. Enhance your quality of life by managing your connected devices with ease.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device control
  • Smart living modes
  • Enhance quality of life
  • Connect and manage devices
Features
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SymphonyLight是通过蓝牙连接蓝牙设备的控制器app,您可以通过此app开启智能生活模式,提升自己的生活质量

Screenshots

MagicStrip4 screens
SymphonyLight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MagicStrip at 2.6 against SymphonyLight's 2.2. MagicStrip also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 23%) and ratings volume (988 vs 106). SymphonyLight'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

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

MagicStrip holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagicStrip has 988 ratings behind it against 106, 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 23% of SymphonyLight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MagicStrip ships an update every 2 months, SymphonyLight monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MagicStrip versus SymphonyLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicStripSymphonyLight
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (988 ratings) — better2.2 (106 ratings)
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews — better22.7% of reviews
Number of ratings988 — better106
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.4
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玲玉 代ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd.

Customer experience

MagicStrip

All ratings988 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral18.8%
Negative51.2%
Written reviews269 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral22.3%
Negative42.4%

SymphonyLight

All ratings106 ratings
Positive26.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative65.1%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative59.1%

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

SymphonyLight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MagicStrip

No in-app purchases

None

SymphonyLight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MagicStrip free?
MagicStrip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SymphonyLight free?
SymphonyLight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MagicStrip or SymphonyLight?
MagicStrip is rated higher. MagicStrip averages 2.6 out of 5 from 988 ratings, while SymphonyLight averages 2.2 from 106 ratings.
Do MagicStrip or SymphonyLight have ads?
Neither MagicStrip nor SymphonyLight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MagicStrip or SymphonyLight?
MagicStrip ships an update every 2 months, and SymphonyLight monthly. Most recently, MagicStrip was updated on September 22, 2026 and SymphonyLight on September 20, 2026.

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