SMRTLite vs Dals Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMRTLite
Transform your living space with millions of color options and dynamic animated patterns. Control your LED strip lights remotely, set schedules, and even use voice commands for effortless ambiance. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, these lights offer endless possibilities.
- Millions of RGB + White color options
- 5 preset animated patterns
- Set timers and schedules
- Dimmable brightness control
- Indoor and outdoor use
- Voice controlled operation
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Millions of Color Options Endless possibilities to fit any mood. RGB + White color options offer a color for every occasion. Control Animated Patterns 5 preset animated patterns to add movement to your lights. Set Timers and Schedules Turn your LED strip on at a specific time or set a timer to make it automatically turn off when you want. Dimmable Turn your LED strip on at a specific time or set a timer to make it automatically turn off when you want. For Indoor and Outdoor Use Weather resistant allowing you to accent both the inside and outside of your house without any worries. Voice Controlled Whether you want to turn your lights on and off or change the brightness, a lot can be done using your voice.
Dals Connect
Manage your Dals Connect and Dals Connect PRO smart home devices. Automate lighting and other functions based on time of day or your location. Enjoy endless customization possibilities for your smart home.
- Control Dals Connect devices
- Control Dals Connect PRO devices
- Create automations
- Sunset/sunrise triggers
- Location-based triggers
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Easily control all your Dals Connect and Dals Connect PRO smart products with the DALS Connect app. Create automations based on sunset and sunrise, when you arrive or leave home. The possibilities are endless.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SMRTLite at 4.7 against Dals Connect's 1.0. SMRTLite also leads on ratings volume (676 vs 1). Dals Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). On price, review sentiment, 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.
SMRTLite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SMRTLite has 676 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of SMRTLite's written reviews are positive against 26% of Dals Connect's.
SMRTLite ships an update every 8 months, Dals Connect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMRTLite | Dals Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (676 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews — better | 25.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 676 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 201 MB | 206 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nielsen & Bainbridge, LLC | Eclairage DALS Inc. |
Customer experience
SMRTLite
Dals Connect
Bugs and requests
SMRTLite
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to switch between color, white, and scene modes
- Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- App crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better integration with smart home platforms
Dals Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SMRTLite
No in-app purchases
Dals Connect
No in-app purchases
