# My smartLED vs NOVA AUTO

The clearest difference is rating: My smartLED at 2.4 against NOVA AUTO's 1.9. My smartLED also leads on ratings volume (443 vs 21) and review sentiment (26% vs 13%). NOVA AUTO's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). 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 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My smartLED has 443 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of My smartLED's written reviews are positive against 13% of NOVA AUTO's.

My smartLED ships an update every 3 months, NOVA AUTO every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My smartLED | NOVA AUTO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.4 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-smartled/id1477962111/reviews)** | [1.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-auto/id1577678227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **443** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **25.7% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 41 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [光奇 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1211520975) | [Shenzhen Nova Industry Co Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577678229) |

## What reviewers say

### My smartLED

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

Control your wireless LED lights via Bluetooth. Adjust colors, brightness, and dynamic lighting effects like jump, fade, and strobe. Explore unique modes such as voice, twinkle, and meteor for personalized ambiance.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Color adjustment, Brightness control, Dynamic light modes (jump, fade, strobe), Special modes (voice, twinkle, meteor)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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


### NOVA AUTO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-auto/id1577678227)

Control and customize your car's LED lights wirelessly via Bluetooth. Adjust color, brightness, and set timers or sync lights with music. Manage multiple sets of lights simultaneously for a personalized driving experience.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth wireless control, Adjust color and brightness, Music to light sync, Timer functions, Control multiple light sets, Power on/off lights

**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 NOVA AUTO free?

NOVA AUTO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My smartLED or NOVA AUTO?

My smartLED is rated higher. My smartLED averages 2.4 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while NOVA AUTO averages 1.9 from 21 ratings.

### Do My smartLED or NOVA AUTO have ads?

Neither My smartLED nor NOVA AUTO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My smartLED or NOVA AUTO?

My smartLED ships an update every 3 months, and NOVA AUTO every 6 weeks. Most recently, My smartLED was updated on September 21, 2026 and NOVA AUTO on July 19, 2026.

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