# i vs Monster Smart Lighting

The clearest difference is rating: i at 4.3 against Monster Smart Lighting's 3.9. i also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.2). Monster Smart Lighting's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 3) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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.

i holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Smart Lighting has 6.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | i | Monster Smart Lighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-bluetooth/id1449343142/reviews)** | [3.9 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-smart-lighting/id6451121016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#85** |
| Size | 52 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [彦波 蓝](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092834588) | [Jem Accessories, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/900475200) |

## What reviewers say

### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-bluetooth/id1449343142)

Control BLE dual-mode products using your iOS device as a remote. Play local, SD card, or UDisk music, tune into FM radio, and customize EQ settings.

**Highlights:** BLE remote control, Music playback (local, SD, UDisk), FM radio tuning, Customizable EQ settings, iOS device as remote

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monster Smart Lighting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-smart-lighting/id6451121016)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control and customize your smart lighting devices with this intuitive app. Create personalized scenes, adjust colors and brightness, and automate your lighting with schedules and voice commands. Enjoy dynamic lighting effects and secure, convenient smart home management.

**Highlights:** Effortless device control, Dynamic RGBIC lighting effects, Customizable lighting scenes, Voice assistant integration, Group and individual device management, Automated scheduling, Easy setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Vibrant colors
- 🚀 Convenient app control
- 👍 Great product quality
- 👍 Variety of lighting modes and settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Adhesive problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Difficult setup and pairing

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and logging users out
- Lights not responding to app commands
- Connectivity issues with WiFi and Bluetooth
- Adhesive failing to keep lights in place

**Requested features**

- More color options and customization
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Physical remote control option
- Better adhesive or mounting solutions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is i free?

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

### Is Monster Smart Lighting free?

Monster Smart Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, i or Monster Smart Lighting?

i is rated higher. i averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Monster Smart Lighting averages 3.9 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do i or Monster Smart Lighting have ads?

Neither i nor Monster Smart Lighting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, i or Monster Smart Lighting?

i ships an update every 3 weeks, and Monster Smart Lighting every 3 weeks. Most recently, i was updated on October 17, 2026 and Monster Smart Lighting on October 18, 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.*