# iShare Remote vs My smartLED

The clearest difference is update cadence: iShare Remote at fortnightly against My smartLED's every 3 months. iShare Remote also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 26%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). My smartLED's advantage is ratings volume (498 vs 25). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for iShare Remote against 2.3 for My smartLED. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My smartLED has 498 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of iShare Remote's written reviews are positive against 26% of My smartLED's.

iShare Remote ships an update fortnightly, My smartLED every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iShare Remote | My smartLED |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishare-remote/id1461981451/reviews) | **[2.3 (498 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-smartled/id1477962111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **498** |
| Positive reviews | **35.7% of reviews** | 25.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 66 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tianlang innovation Technology (Shenzhen) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383171492) | [光奇 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1211520975) |

## What reviewers say

### iShare Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishare-remote/id1461981451)

This app allows you to control multiple lights using a 2.4G Bluetooth connection. Scan a QR code to connect lamps and share remote control access with family and friends, simplifying the management of various atmosphere lights.

**Highlights:** 2.4G Bluetooth connection, Scan QR code to connect lamps, Control multiple lights, Share remote control access, Manage atmosphere lights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My smartLED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-smartled/id1477962111)

Control compatible Bluetooth lighting products with features like device grouping, color and brightness adjustments, and dynamic lighting effects. It offers music-reactive lighting and an AI assistant for intuitive control. Basic functions work offline, while advanced features require an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Device and group organization, Color and brightness control, Customizable lighting effects, Music-reactive lighting, AI assistant for lighting needs, Local data import/export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works great
- 🚀 App connects quickly to lights
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- ⭐ Starlights work well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Twinkle/meteor effects not working
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Dual color function not working
- 🐛 App not responsive/crashing

**Reported bugs**

- Twinkle mode not working
- Meteor control stopped working
- Light 1 and Light 2 buttons not functioning
- App not connecting to Bluetooth
- Lights revert to static settings when app is closed

**Requested features**

- Add custom color modes
- Integrate with Apple CarPlay
- Add ability to control individual lights
- Improve music sync functionality
- Slower twinkle mode options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iShare Remote free?

iShare Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My smartLED free?

My smartLED is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iShare Remote or My smartLED?

My smartLED is rated higher. iShare Remote averages 2.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while My smartLED averages 2.3 from 498 ratings.

### Do iShare Remote or My smartLED have ads?

Neither iShare Remote nor My smartLED shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iShare Remote or My smartLED?

iShare Remote ships an update fortnightly, and My smartLED every 3 months. Most recently, iShare Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and My smartLED on November 11, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*