# My smartLED vs NX Smart

The clearest difference is rating: My smartLED at 2.4 against NX Smart's 1.0. My smartLED also leads on ratings volume (489 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). NX Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

My smartLED holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My smartLED has 489 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

My smartLED ships an update every 3 months, NX Smart every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My smartLED | NX Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (489 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-smartled/id1477962111/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-smart/id1567839071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **489** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [光奇 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1211520975) | [Directed Electronics Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083778713) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### NX Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nx-smart/id1567839071)

Control your intelligent home products with your smartphone. Easily pair devices, set schedules, and manage multiple scenes. Share control with family members and integrate with voice assistants.

**Highlights:** Smartphone control, Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google Home), Quick and easy setup, Schedules and timers, Multiple device control scenes, Family member sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My smartLED free?

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

### Is NX Smart free?

NX Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My smartLED or NX Smart?

My smartLED is rated higher. My smartLED averages 2.4 out of 5 from 489 ratings, while NX Smart averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do My smartLED or NX Smart have ads?

Neither My smartLED nor NX Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My smartLED or NX Smart?

My smartLED ships an update every 3 months, and NX Smart every 13 months. Most recently, My smartLED was updated on November 7, 2026 and NX Smart on November 3, 2026.

---

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