simplehuman mirror vs POPLIGHT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
simplehuman mirror
Control and customize your smart mirror's lighting and audio features. Adjust brightness, set schedules, and access presets for an optimized experience. Connect and manage your device for personalized use.
- Adjust Tru-Lux stay-on time
- Access preset light settings
- Enable night light feature
- Schedule night shift
- Register your mirror
- Enable Alexa (Hi-Fi only)
- Adjust audio EQ (Hi-Fi only)
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Companion app for the simplehuman pro and hi-fi mirrors: -adjust tru-lux stay-on time -access preset light settings -enable night light feature -schedule night shift -register your mirror -enable Alexa (hi-fi only) -turn on proximity audio feature (hi-fi only) -adjust audio EQ (hi-fi only)
POPLIGHT
This app provides a convenient and affordable way to achieve the look of wall lighting without the complexities of traditional installation. It's ideal for renters concerned about damage and homeowners seeking a simpler, less expensive alternative.
- Easy installation
- No mess or expense
- Removable for renters
- Cost-effective for homeowners
- Protects security deposits
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Poplight is the deal wall light for those who want the convenience and look of wall lighting without the hassle, mess, or expense of installing traditional wall sconces. If you rent your space: Poplight won't risk your security deposit and easily removes when it's time to move (plus you can re-install Poplight at your next place). If you own your place: Poplight is easier and less expensive to install than traditional wall sconces.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: simplehuman mirror at 2.3 against POPLIGHT's 1.7. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
simplehuman mirror holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 113 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 5% of simplehuman mirror's written reviews are positive against 7% of POPLIGHT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
simplehuman mirror ships an update every 6 weeks, POPLIGHT every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | simplehuman mirror | POPLIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (76 ratings) — better | 1.7 (113 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | 7.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 76 | 113 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | simplehuman | Poplight LLC |
Customer experience
simplehuman mirror
POPLIGHT
User reviews
simplehuman mirror
From 76 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Easy setup (occasional)
- 💖 Mirror itself is loved
Room to improve
- ❌ App connectivity issues
- ❌ Mirror becomes useless without app
- ❌ Long-standing unresolved issues
- ❌ Poor customer support response
- ❌ App updates break functionality
POPLIGHT
From 113 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Cute lights concept
- 👍 Easy setup
- ✅ App works sometimes
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Lights turn off unexpectedly
- 🐛 App is not intuitive
- 🐛 Controls are not easily accessible
Bugs and requests
simplehuman mirror
Reported bugs
21 issues- Internal service error during setup
- Cannot connect mirror to WiFi
- App does not pair with phones
- Mirror won't light up or turns off quickly
- App shows 'not connected to WiFi' despite connection
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- App settings not applied to mirror
- Mirror linked to another account error
- Magic link/password reset emails not received
- App overlay on text
- App logs out users
- App doesn't recognize mirror after updates
- App doesn't save settings
- App crashes
- App doesn't recognize old accounts
- App doesn't allow registration of existing mirrors
- App doesn't display battery level
- App limits mirror on-time to 30 seconds
- App doesn't recognize mirror after update
- App doesn't allow Alexa connection
- App doesn't connect to WiFi router
- App gets stuck in connection loop
Requested features
7 requests- Fix app connectivity issues
- Restore old app features (e.g., longer auto-off times, battery level display)
- Improve customer support responsiveness
- Create a new, functional app
- Allow users to control mirror on-time duration
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- Add a power button in the app
- Provide a phone number for live support
POPLIGHT
Reported bugs
74 issues- Lights not turning on/off
- App losing connection frequently
- Lights turning off by themselves
- Timer not working
- Grouping lights not working correctly
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- App not remembering settings
- Battery percentage inaccurate
- Lights unsyncing from app
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- App crashing or freezing
- Error messages when using app
- Difficulty re-syncing lights
- Light temperature not adjustable
- App prompts to refresh constantly
- Back button inconsistent
- Lights get stuck on previous timer
- App controls only one of two lights
- Lights not responding to app commands
- App doesn't open to control screen
- Physical buttons on lamp are touchy
- Lights randomly unsynced
- Buttons not reactive, require multiple taps
- Cannot remove timer once set
- Cannot adjust hour setting on custom timer
- Grouping lights prevents individual control
- App doesn't show correct light color
- Support offered no solutions
- Lights not working without app
- App not working well
- Lights lose connection to app frequently
- Lights turn off unexpectedly
- Timer set to 30 mins but lights turn off
- Batteries fully charged but lights turn off
- Light temp feature not working
- Issues getting light to respond to connect to apps
- Level included was empty
- App has major problems with design
- Bluetooth got worse when grouped
- App is v1 and feels that way
- Only one person can connect to lights
- Basic bugs need to be fixed
- App is really glitchy
- Light temp is not warm enough
- App is near-impossible to use
- Have to delete and re-add lights every time
- Light not working after charging
- App can't find pop light via Bluetooth
- App is THE WORST
- Have to unsync and re-sync lights every day
- App not user-friendly
- Step after step to turn light on and off
- Main issue is light won't turn on/off outside app
- Takes multiple hits to turn on/off
- Warm setting is still very cool
- App design is more style over substance
- Constantly lose connection with lamp via app
- Have to go into Adjust Settings, re-connect, then turn on/off
- Graphics are not great UI
- App needs redesign
- App has major problems with how it's designed
- Doesn't open with a screen to turn on/off
- Easier to change color of icon than turn on
- Dropdown to select lights is finicky
- Timer function doesn't have good feedback
- Not clear if timer is one-time or recurring
- No product documentation
- Keeps prompting to refresh app
- Grouped lights not linked to physical lamp
- Bluetooth got worse when grouped
- Lights feel and look cheap
- Color tone is limited
- Light occasionally turns off on its own
- App has major problems with how it's designed
- App is rife with bugs
Requested features
13 requests- Apple HomeKit integration
- Widget for quick control
- Remote control accessory
- Darker light temperature option
- Improved timer functionality
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- Ability to control all lights at once
- In-app notifications for low battery
- More intuitive on/off button placement
- Integration with Google/Apple/Alexa
- Automation options for lights
- Ability to customize timers more
- Easier renaming of lights
- Better feedback on timer status
In-app purchases
simplehuman mirror
No in-app purchases
POPLIGHT
No in-app purchases
