# Bright vs Ultrabrite

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bright at every 2 months against Ultrabrite's every 11 months. Bright also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Ultrabrite's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Bright holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ultrabrite has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Bright's written reviews are positive against 53% of Ultrabrite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bright ships an update every 2 months, Ultrabrite every 11 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bright | Ultrabrite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright/id1369989022/reviews)** | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultrabrite/id1510600328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **52.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 40 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HILDEBRAND TECHNOLOGY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/594186469) | [Status International (UK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473472738) |

## What reviewers say

### Bright

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bright/id1369989022)

Track your electricity and gas usage in real-time from your smart meters. This app helps you manage energy consumption and spend more efficiently, contributing to carbon reduction goals. Requires compatible hardware for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Real-time energy consumption monitoring, Electricity and gas usage tracking, Smart meter data access via DCC or CAD, Clamp-on sensor support for electricity, Energy spend management, Carbon efficiency goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Near real-time usage data
- 👍 Free and valuable app
- 💡 API access bonus
- 👍 Simple and accurate updates
- 👍 Good data analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues after updates
- 🐛 Data not loading or syncing
- 🐛 Registration/sign-up problems
- 🐛 Password reset not working

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Data not loading
- Login issues
- Registration errors
- Password reset emails not received

**Requested features**

- Export data (CSV)
- More data analysis
- iOS widget
- Support for dual-rate electricity tariffs (Economy 7)
- Apple Watch version


### Ultrabrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultrabrite/id1510600328)

Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere with this smart device management app. It allows for simultaneous control of multiple devices, setting timers for automated functions, and easy sharing of device access with family members.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Simultaneous device management, Customizable timers, Family device sharing, Quick device connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Game changer for convenience
- 👍 Easy to use once synced
- 💰 Excellent value for money
- 🚀 Works well with Alexa
- 👍 Simple to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to connect/sync
- 🐛 Wi-Fi setup issues
- 🐛 Does not work remotely for some users
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Poor plug adapter range

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot change WiFi settings without resetting
- Device does not connect to Wi-Fi
- App does not support some rooms
- App takes ages to load
- Plug adapters only work near the router

**Requested features**

- Add HomePod support
- Add Apple Watch support
- Add support for Shortcuts/Siri
- Allow changing to different colors (red, green, blue, etc.)
- Improve app update frequency for compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bright free?

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

### Is Ultrabrite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bright or Ultrabrite?

Bright is rated higher. Bright averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ultrabrite averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Bright or Ultrabrite have ads?

Neither Bright nor Ultrabrite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bright or Ultrabrite?

Bright ships an update every 2 months, and Ultrabrite every 11 months. Most recently, Bright was updated on September 29, 2026 and Ultrabrite on September 29, 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.*