# Light Stream vs Keepsmile

The clearest difference is rating: Light Stream at 3.2 against Keepsmile's 2.5. Light Stream also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 20%). Keepsmile's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 26). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Light Stream holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keepsmile has 4.8K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Light Stream's written reviews are positive against 20% of Keepsmile's.

Light Stream ships an update monthly, Keepsmile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Stream | Keepsmile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stream-remote-lights/id1276283823/reviews)** | [2.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepsmile/id1543351744/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 20.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 38 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Village Lighting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276283822) | [深圳市优智达科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651370948) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stream-remote-lights/id1276283823)

Control your wireless Christmas lights with custom color themes and patterns. This app allows you to set up to six different bulb colors simultaneously, offering flexibility for indoor and outdoor decoration.

**Highlights:** Customizable light colors, Up to six colors per theme, Indoor and outdoor use, Works with existing E12 wire, Create custom light patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Keepsmile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepsmile/id1543351744)

Control a wide range of smart lighting products, including strip lights, bulbs, and lamps. Adjust colors, brightness, and settings for various lighting types like pool lamps and car lights.

**Highlights:** Control strip lights, Manage LED bulbs, Operate floor lamps, Adjust wake lights, Control star lights, Manage car lights, Operate pool lamps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔨 Customizable lights
- 🎨 Wide range of colors
- 💡 Music sync feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited color control
- 💤 Timer feature not working
- 📺 Interferes with other devices
- 🔇 Mandatory ads

**Reported bugs**

- Lights randomly change color
- App crashes or freezes
- Bluetooth connection issues
- Inability to log in or register

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to create custom light patterns
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Option to disable ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Stream free?

Light Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Keepsmile free?

Keepsmile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Light Stream or Keepsmile?

Light Stream is rated higher. Light Stream averages 3.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Keepsmile averages 2.5 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Light Stream or Keepsmile have ads?

Keepsmile shows ads; Light Stream does not.

### Which is updated more often, Light Stream or Keepsmile?

Light Stream ships an update monthly, and Keepsmile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Light Stream was updated on October 1, 2026 and Keepsmile on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*