Comparison

SMRTLite vs Imperative Light Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Imperative Light Control

Features
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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

Screenshots

SMRTLite4 screens
Imperative Light Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SMRTLite versus Imperative Light Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMRTLiteImperative Light Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (676 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings676 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNielsen & Bainbridge, LLCThe 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

None

SMRTLite

No in-app purchases

None

Imperative Light Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMRTLite free?
SMRTLite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Imperative Light Control free?
Imperative Light Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMRTLite or Imperative Light Control have ads?
Neither SMRTLite nor Imperative Light Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMRTLite or Imperative Light Control?
SMRTLite ships an update every 8 months, and Imperative Light Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, SMRTLite was updated on October 11, 2026 and Imperative Light Control on September 23, 2026.

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