Lumary vs AvatarControls
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lumary
Control your smart home devices and lighting remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple smart products in one app, automate routines based on conditions, and share access with family. Receive real-time notifications for peace of mind.
- Remote device control
- Smart lighting management
- Voice control integration
- Intelligent automation
- Device sharing
- Real-time notifications
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Lumary Remote control of smart home products, energy saving, allows you to control the smart home whenever and wherever. You can add a variety of smart life products at the same time and control them with one application. Support voice control by connecting to smart devices such as Alexa and Google Assistant. Intelligent linkage automatically runs smart devices according to the temperature, location, and time. One-click sharing device to your family and friends, leading to a simple and smart life for the whole family. Receive notifications everywhere and get real-time information about the smart home products in your home. Quickly connect to the network, enjoy the speedy experience.
AvatarControls
Create a personalized smart home experience with intuitive automation and comprehensive device management. Control your connected devices hands-free, set up custom scenes for daily routines, and share access with family for a truly intelligent living space.
- Hands-free voice control
- Intelligent device interconnection
- Customizable smart scenes
- Family sharing of device access
- Extensive device compatibility
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Build Your Exclusive Smart Living Space, AvatarControls app offers an intuitive interface, providing personalized automation settings and comprehensive smart device management capabilities. - Hands-Free Voice Control Compatible with mainstream smart speakers such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant Speaker, enabling you to manage your smart devices effortlessly without the need for manual operation. - Intelligent Device Interconnection Supports cross-brand device connectivity, allowing for quick addition and configuration of automated scenarios between devices. Seamlessly integrate lights, home appliances, and more to create an efficient and comfortable living environment. - Customizable Scenes Tailored to You Customize various smart scene modes according to your daily habits, such as morning routine, away-from-home, and movie-watching modes. With just one click, easily trigger whole-home smart device interactions. - Family Sharing for Enhanced Enjoyment Effortlessly share smart device access with family and friends, enabling everyone to jointly customize smart home solutions and become creators of the intelligent lifestyle. - Extensive Compatibility Supports a wide range of smart devices, including smart bulbs, switches, sockets, holiday lights, thermostats, cameras, and security systems. We will continue to expand compatibility with more products in the future. For the latest product information and app updates, please visit our official website: http://www.avatarcontrols.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lumary at monthly against AvatarControls's every 5 months. Lumary also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 607). AvatarControls's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (37% vs 27%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
AvatarControls holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lumary has 3.5K ratings behind it against 607, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Lumary's written reviews are positive against 37% of AvatarControls's.
Lumary ships an update monthly, AvatarControls every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Lumary | AvatarControls |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.5K ratings) | 4.6 (607 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | 36.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | 607 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 247 MB | 206 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen ling ke technology co., LTD | Shenzhen Avatar Controls Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Lumary
AvatarControls
User reviews
Lumary
From 3.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable lighting effects
- 🔥 Great outdoor lighting
- 💡 Helpful customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and sync issues
- 👎 Unintuitive and frustrating app
- 🤯 Inconsistent performance
- 💤 Unreliable timers and automation
AvatarControls
From 607 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 🚀 Works seamlessly
- 💡 Useful features
- 🎨 Good color/brightness control
- 🔌 Reliable connectivity
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🤯 Confusing UI/UX
- 🤖 Limited automation options
- 🔍 Difficult to group/control lights
- 💤 Unresponsive app
Bugs and requests
Lumary
Reported bugs
3 issues- Lights randomly revert to default settings
- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Difficulty reconnecting devices after power outages
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to save custom lighting scenes
- Group control for multiple lights
- Improved color accuracy and white balance
- Better integration with smart home platforms
AvatarControls
Reported bugs
4 issues- Lights flashing bright white during pairing
- Saved settings not persisting after power cycles
- Inconsistent behavior when changing modes
- Microphone-based features not functioning
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Siri, widgets, and HomeKit
- Improve scheduling and automation options
- Enhance group control for multiple lights
- Optimize app performance and stability
In-app purchases
Lumary
No in-app purchases
AvatarControls
No in-app purchases
