SMRTLite vs AYLO
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.
AYLO
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Used with your existing AYLO Light, the AYLO App allows you to control all aspects of your incredible bathroom lighting; brightness, color, sensors, and more. Create presets using different color/brightness combinations to mimic the lighting of scenarios where you need to look your best. Easy to connect, easy to use, easy to shine!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SMRTLite at 12.0 against AYLO's 14.0. 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.
SMRTLite ships an update every 8 months, AYLO every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMRTLite | AYLO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (676 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 676 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 201 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nielsen & Bainbridge, LLC | AYLO, Inc. |
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
AYLO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SMRTLite
No in-app purchases
AYLO
No in-app purchases
