Monster Smart App vs Alpena Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Monster Smart App
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members. The app offers a simple and quick connection process to your smart devices.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous multi-device management
- Automated timer functions
- Family device sharing
- Easy device connection
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Monster Smart, Always Lead. Never Follow 1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: One tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect App to devices
Alpena Auto
This app allows you to control Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Adjust power, dimming, and colors for RGB devices, and set up custom presets. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.
- Control power
- Adjust dimming levels
- Select RGB colors
- Program preset options
- Bluetooth 4.0+ connectivity
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The Alpena® Command Center application is a specialized application designed to operate Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Control power, dimming levels, colour selection on RGB devices and program easy to use preset options. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 and up for communication.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Monster Smart App at 4.6 against Alpena Auto's 1.7. Monster Smart App also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 133) and review sentiment (25% vs 13%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Monster Smart App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Smart App has 26K ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Monster Smart App's written reviews are positive against 13% of Alpena Auto's.
Monster Smart App ships an update every 5 months, Alpena Auto every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monster Smart App | Alpena Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (26K ratings) — better | 1.7 (133 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26K — better | 133 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 233 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Monster Inc. | Marklyn Group Inc |
Customer experience
Monster Smart App
Alpena Auto
User reviews
Monster Smart App
From 26K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Decent functionality
- 💡 Customizable scenes
- 🔒 Works with Alexa
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Glitchy app
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🔋 Poor adhesive quality
Alpena Auto
From 133 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Extensive customization options for individual light strips
- 🌈 Wide variety of color options and patterns available
- 💪 Durable hardware that survives harsh conditions
- ⚙️ Simple and intuitive app interface when working properly
- ✨ Impressive visual effects and lighting capabilities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 📱 App frequently fails to recognize connected devices
- 🔌 Unreliable connection that drops unexpectedly
- ⚠️ Recent app updates introduced critical bugs
- 🔋 Lights drain vehicle battery when not properly controlled
Bugs and requests
Monster Smart App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Lights disappearing from app
- Incorrect on/off status
- Frequent disconnections
- Incompatible with 5GHz WiFi
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Ability to control individual LEDs
- Improved music sync features
Alpena Auto
Reported bugs
16 issues- App won't connect to found devices after scanning
- Clicking on found devices produces no response
- Lights show as connected but cannot be controlled
- Color selection limited to white after updates
- App freezes when switching between multiple light sets
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- Bluetooth signal drops to 1 bar and disconnects automatically
- Lights turn off in wet conditions despite showing connected status
- App won't turn off lights (power glitch)
- Lights flicker when engine is idling
- App crashes when music is playing in background
- Update 2.1 prevents clicking on lights in app
- App stuck on v1 and won't update to v2
- Incompatibility with iOS 16 and iOS 17
- Lights flash white and disappear from app after selecting twinkle mode
- Module stops sending Bluetooth signal after short period
- Color wheel colors appear dull or don't work as advertised
Requested features
8 requests- Custom scene/pattern creation in app
- Music synchronization with lights
- Better app navigation and menu structure
- Strobe light functionality
- Ability to control multiple light sets without switching
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- Improved documentation and user manual in app
- Compatibility information for different products
- Auto-off timer to prevent battery drain
In-app purchases
Monster Smart App
No in-app purchases
Alpena Auto
No in-app purchases
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