SMRTLite vs Imperative Light Control
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.
Imperative Light Control
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The Imperative Light Control app is the official app for controlling and interacting with light sculptures from The Imperative. Control all your Imperative lights in one place, by using either the IR remote emulator, or by uploading custom LUMIC light programs. Write Your Own Light Programs The Imperative Light Control app allows you to write your own LUMIC code and upload it to your light, for a fully customizable lighting experience! Get additional LUMIC light programs from the Imperative website or other users by first downloading them to your device, and then import them into the app to use and further edit. Create Scenes The ILC app allows you to create scenes, which upload custom programs to all your lights at the same time. Switch between dynamic and reactive environments with the tap of a virtual button! For more information on The Imperative, Imperative light sculptures, and LUMIC programs, please visit https://theimperative.studio
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Imperative Light Control at every 5 weeks against SMRTLite's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, Imperative Light Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMRTLite | Imperative Light Control |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 201 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nielsen & Bainbridge, LLC | The Imperative LLC |
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
Imperative Light Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SMRTLite
No in-app purchases
Imperative Light Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SMRTLite free?
Is Imperative Light Control free?
Do SMRTLite or Imperative Light Control have ads?
Which is updated more often, SMRTLite or Imperative Light Control?
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