# Car vs Keepsmile

The clearest difference is rating: Car at 4.5 against Keepsmile's 2.5. Car also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Keepsmile's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 2). 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.

Car holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keepsmile has 4.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Car ships an update fortnightly, Keepsmile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car | Keepsmile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-light/id1358595653/reviews)** | [2.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepsmile/id1543351744/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 11 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Minew Technologies Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1318127158) | [深圳市优智达科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651370948) |

## What reviewers say

### Car

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-light/id1358595653)

Control smart Bluetooth RGB lights with this app. Adjust colors, create custom effects like breathing or flashing, and even sync lighting to music.

**Highlights:** Scan RGB lights, Control color via slider, Custom color presets, Custom special effects (breathing, strobe, gradient), Music-reactive lighting effects

**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 Car free?

Car 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, Car or Keepsmile?

Car is rated higher. Car averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Keepsmile averages 2.5 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Car or Keepsmile have ads?

Keepsmile shows ads; Car does not.

### Which is updated more often, Car or Keepsmile?

Car ships an update fortnightly, and Keepsmile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Car was updated on October 4, 2026 and Keepsmile on October 17, 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.*