Comparison

Sobro vs Fancyleds

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

Head to head
About

Sobro

Control your smart side table's features, including customizable LED sunrise alarms and sleep sounds for better rest. Adjust motion sensor lights, manage the cooler drawer, and set the mood with dynamic accent lighting.

Highlights
  • Smart sleep functions (sunrise alarm, sleep sounds)
  • Motion sensor light control
  • Cooler drawer management
  • Customizable accent lighting
  • Bedtime countdown timer
Features
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Control your Sobro Smart Side Table from anywhere. Lights, cooler, alarms, sleep sounds, and your Bluetooth speaker, all from one simple app. The Sobro is more than a side table. It is a nightstand, a sound system, a reading light, and a cooler in one. This app puts all of it at your fingertips. LIGHTS, YOUR WAY Set the back light to any color or a preset scene. Dial in the front light's brightness and warmth, or let it turn on by motion or as a soft night light. Tap an Instant Mood to change the whole room in one touch: Night, Relax, Read, Movie, Bright, or Away. WAKE AND WIND DOWN Wake up to a gradual sunrise as the light fades in on the table before your alarm, with the sound on your phone. At night, Bedtime dims the light and plays a calming sleep sound to help you drift off. KEEP DRINKS COOL Turn the cooler drawer on or off and check its status from the app. YOUR MUSIC, THROUGH THE TABLE Turn on the Bluetooth speaker and pair your phone to play audio from any app through the Sobro. BUILT FOR YOUR HOME Add every Sobro in your home to one account and control each one by name. Share with your household by signing in on more than one phone. A built-in manual walks you through setup and every feature. RETURNING FROM THE OLD APP Sign in with your email and password, and your tables appear automatically. If you signed in with Facebook before, tap Forgot Password to set a password for the same email. REQUIREMENTS Works with the Sobro Smart Side Table (model SOSTB300). The table connects to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. An account is required. SUPPORT Questions? Email support@sobrodesign.com or call 1-800-898-6970, 9AM to 9PM EST, Monday to Friday.

About

Fancyleds

Control and customize your LED lighting from a single app. Create personalized scenes and moods with easy setup and smart automation. Transform your space with vibrant, synced lighting.

Highlights
  • Sync and control LED devices
  • Create personalized lighting scenes
  • Adjust brightness and color
  • Smart automation and scheduling
  • User-friendly interface
  • Total customization options
Features
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Your lights. Your devices. Your setup, all in one place. The Fancyleds app is the control centre for your compatible Fancyleds lighting. Connect your devices, organise your setup and shape the atmosphere from your iPhone. Pair and manage compatible Fancy Sync Boxes and Synced Fancyleds in a single app. Turn your lights on or off, select a device, check your setup and move between controls without breaking the moment. CUSTOMISE YOUR LIGHTING From a soft ambient glow to responsive, screen-synced colour, make every setup feel your own. Available controls vary by device and can include: • Brightness and static colours • Saturation and reactivity • Diffusion and ambient backlighting • Individual RGB or RGBW colour controls • Scenes for different rooms, moods and occasions • Orientation settings for Synced Fancyleds SWITCH INPUTS Connect up to three compatible HDMI sources to the 3 Port 2.1 Fancy Sync Box and switch between them directly from the app. Move from your console to your streaming device with a tap. NOW WITH SIRI SUPPORT Control supported actions with your voice. Say “Hey Siri, Input 3” to change sources on a compatible multi-input device without opening the app. It’s an easy, hands-free way to stay in control when your phone is across the room. EVERYTHING, IN SYNC Connect compatible Synced Fancyleds over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, choose their orientation in the app and keep lighting across your room working together with your Fancy Sync Box. Build a more immersive environment around your TV without running physical connections between each lighting device. SMART ROUTINES, DARK MODE AND QUICK SUPPORT Create schedules and automations that fit around your day. Set supported devices to perform actions at selected times, so your lighting is ready when you are. A darker interface now makes the app more comfortable to use in low-light rooms, ideal when the movie has started or the game runs late. Get to useful information faster with refreshed in-app help. Find setup guidance, instruction manuals, troubleshooting steps and answers to common questions when you need them. Download Fancyleds and bring control, customisation and synced lighting together in one app. A compatible Fancyleds product is required. Features and controls vary by device model and configuration.

Screenshots

Sobro4 screens
Fancyleds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sobro at every 6 weeks against Fancyleds's every 10 months. Fancyleds's advantage is review sentiment (37% vs 11%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). 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

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

Sobro ships an update every 6 weeks, Fancyleds every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sobro versus Fancyleds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSobroFancyleds
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (147 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.0% of reviews36.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings147 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStoreBound LLCFL TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD

Customer experience

Sobro

All ratings147 ratings
Positive12.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative83.7%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive11.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative82.9%

Fancyleds

Written reviews19 reviews
Positive36.8%
Neutral26.3%
Negative36.8%

Bugs and requests

Sobro

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App fails to connect to Wi-Fi
  • App disconnects frequently
  • App not working with newer iOS versions
  • Table disconnects from network and refuses to reconnect
  • App crashes or freezes
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  • Cannot log in or reset password
  • Alarm fails to make sound
  • Bluetooth speaker turns on randomly
  • Motion sensor cannot be enabled
  • Flashing white light when WiFi disconnects
  • USB-C ports not working
  • Cooler not cooling effectively

Requested features

12 requests
  • Update the app
  • Fix app connectivity
  • Improve app responsiveness
  • Add HomeKit compatibility
  • Enable locking drawer via app
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  • Add voice assistant integration (Alexa)
  • Allow local access/offline use
  • Enable multiple alarms
  • Improve group functionality
  • Allow editing table names
  • Make Bluetooth always discoverable
  • Add MQTT options

Fancyleds

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sobro

No in-app purchases

None

Fancyleds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sobro free?
Sobro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fancyleds free?
Fancyleds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sobro or Fancyleds have ads?
Neither Sobro nor Fancyleds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sobro or Fancyleds?
Sobro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fancyleds every 10 months. Most recently, Sobro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Fancyleds on August 30, 2026.

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