Comparison

SG Lighting vs SMRTLite

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

Head to head
About

SG Lighting

Control your smart lights with a variety of intuitive methods. Adjust colors based on music, photos, or voice commands. Schedule lighting changes and enjoy remote control up to 15 meters away.

Highlights
  • Color recognition based on rotation
  • Music rhythm color synchronization
  • Scheduled on/off timer
  • Multiple color scene modes
  • Shake phone to change color
  • Voice control for color changes
  • Remote control up to 15m+
  • Photo color picking
Features
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1) 灯光可以随着你的旋转识别你常用的颜色的选择;2)灯光可以随着优美的音乐节奏来变换颜色;3)带有定时开关可以设置好对应的场景来改变灯光的颜色;4)带有多种颜色的场景模式的选择;5)手机摇一摇可以改变灯光的颜色变换;6)可以用声音控制灯光的颜色的变换;7)远程操控不受方向的限制距离可以达到15米以上;8)照片取色灯光可以从手机上的照片中取色进行灯光的变换;

About

SMRTLite

Transform your living space with millions of color options and dynamic animated patterns. Control your LED strip lights remotely, set schedules, and even use voice commands for effortless ambiance. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, these lights offer endless possibilities.

Highlights
  • Millions of RGB + White color options
  • 5 preset animated patterns
  • Set timers and schedules
  • Dimmable brightness control
  • Indoor and outdoor use
  • Voice controlled operation
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Millions of Color Options Endless possibilities to fit any mood. RGB + White color options offer a color for every occasion. Control Animated Patterns 5 preset animated patterns to add movement to your lights. Set Timers and Schedules Turn your LED strip on at a specific time or set a timer to make it automatically turn off when you want. Dimmable Turn your LED strip on at a specific time or set a timer to make it automatically turn off when you want. For Indoor and Outdoor Use Weather resistant allowing you to accent both the inside and outside of your house without any worries. Voice Controlled Whether you want to turn your lights on and off or change the brightness, a lot can be done using your voice.

Screenshots

SG Lighting3 screens
SMRTLite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMRTLite at 4.7 against SG Lighting's 2.0. SMRTLite also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 9%) and ratings volume (676 vs 65). SG Lighting's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). 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

SMRTLite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMRTLite has 676 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of SG Lighting's written reviews are positive against 32% of SMRTLite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SG Lighting ships an update every 3 days, SMRTLite every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SG Lighting versus SMRTLite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSG LightingSMRTLite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (65 ratings)4.7 (676 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.7% of reviews31.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings65676 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Broom Company of California, Inc.Nielsen & Bainbridge, LLC

Customer experience

SG Lighting

All ratings65 ratings
Positive21.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative70.8%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive8.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative82.6%

SMRTLite

All ratings676 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive31.7%
Neutral11.0%
Negative57.3%

Bugs and requests

SG Lighting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SMRTLite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to switch between color, white, and scene modes
  • Frequent disconnections and offline issues
  • App crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Better integration with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

SG Lighting

No in-app purchases

None

SMRTLite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SG Lighting free?
SG Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMRTLite free?
SMRTLite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SG Lighting or SMRTLite?
SMRTLite is rated higher. SG Lighting averages 2.0 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while SMRTLite averages 4.7 from 676 ratings.
Do SG Lighting or SMRTLite have ads?
Neither SG Lighting nor SMRTLite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SG Lighting or SMRTLite?
SG Lighting ships an update every 3 days, and SMRTLite every 8 months. Most recently, SG Lighting was updated on October 22, 2026 and SMRTLite on October 15, 2026.

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