Comparison

OPEN vs Lumary

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

Head to head
About

OPEN

Control smart home and commercial lighting, security, and office devices with this multi-functional app. It supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth mesh devices, offering features like dimming, color temperature adjustment, and scene control.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth mesh device control
  • LAN and remote control
  • Dimming, color temperature, RGB, RGBW, RGBCCT control
  • Timing and DIY modes
  • Group and scene control
  • Music and microphone synchronization
Features
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APP introduces: 1. OPEN-LIT is a multi -functional APP control software applied to intelligent home lighting , commercial lighting , intelligent security , smart office etc; It compatible with WIFI and Bluetooth mesh devices; 2. It’s a easy control APP, users install this APP to iOS mobile device first, then via the WIFI function in the mobile device to LAN control or remote control the device, also can via the Bluetooth function in the mobile device to linkage control multiple Bluetooth Mesh devices. 3. This APP can control WIFI gateway, WIFI and Bluetooth lighting devices, curtain, socket, security cameras etc . APP features of lamp device: 1. It can control WIFI devices and Bluetooth Mesh devices; 2. It’s a family of products that work together; 3. It can control Dimming, Color temperature, RGB, RGBW, RGBCCT 5 kinds of devices; 4. Main functions: Timing and DIY mode and Group control and Scene control and Music and Microphone; 5. WIFI device: LAN control or remote control are available. Bluetooth mesh device: Auto transmitting function Linkage control system; 6. 16 million colors and special saturation control interface.

About

Lumary

Control your smart home devices and lighting remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple smart products in one app, automate routines based on conditions, and share access with family. Receive real-time notifications for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Smart lighting management
  • Voice control integration
  • Intelligent automation
  • Device sharing
  • Real-time notifications
Features
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Lumary Remote control of smart home products, energy saving, allows you to control the smart home whenever and wherever. You can add a variety of smart life products at the same time and control them with one application. Support voice control by connecting to smart devices such as Alexa and Google Assistant. Intelligent linkage automatically runs smart devices according to the temperature, location, and time. One-click sharing device to your family and friends, leading to a simple and smart life for the whole family. Receive notifications everywhere and get real-time information about the smart home products in your home. Quickly connect to the network, enjoy the speedy experience.

Screenshots

OPEN4 screens
Lumary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lumary at 4.4 against OPEN's 2.0. Lumary also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 14) and review sentiment (28% vs 9%). OPEN's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Lumary holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumary has 4.4K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of OPEN's written reviews are positive against 28% of Lumary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OPEN ships an update every 2 months, Lumary monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OPEN versus Lumary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOPENLumary
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (14 ratings)4.4 (4.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews27.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings144.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB251 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOPEN·LITShenzhen ling ke technology co., LTD

Customer experience

OPEN

All ratings14 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative81.8%

Lumary

All ratings4,255 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews323 reviews
Positive27.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative61.0%

Bugs and requests

OPEN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lumary

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lights randomly revert to default settings
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Difficulty reconnecting devices after power outages

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save custom lighting scenes
  • Group control for multiple lights
  • Improved color accuracy and white balance
  • Better integration with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

OPEN

No in-app purchases

None

Lumary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OPEN free?
OPEN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lumary free?
Lumary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OPEN or Lumary?
Lumary is rated higher. OPEN averages 2.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Lumary averages 4.4 from 4.4K ratings.
Do OPEN or Lumary have ads?
Neither OPEN nor Lumary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OPEN or Lumary?
OPEN ships an update every 2 months, and Lumary monthly. Most recently, OPEN was updated on October 20, 2026 and Lumary on October 26, 2026.

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