# My smartLED vs SmartLED Ambient Lighting

My smartLED and SmartLED Ambient Lighting both sit at 2.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of SmartLED Ambient Lighting's written reviews are positive against 26% of My smartLED's. My smartLED's advantage is ratings volume (457 vs 25) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 — 2.4 for My smartLED against 2.5 for SmartLED Ambient Lighting. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My smartLED has 457 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of My smartLED's written reviews are positive against 42% of SmartLED Ambient Lighting's.

My smartLED ships an update every 3 months, SmartLED Ambient Lighting every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My smartLED | SmartLED Ambient Lighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-smartled/id1477962111/reviews) | **[2.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartled-ambient-lighting/id1629934813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **457** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 41 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [光奇 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1211520975) | [VAIS Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/758905891) |

## 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


### SmartLED Ambient Lighting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartled-ambient-lighting/id1629934813)

Control ambient lighting in your vehicle with customizable color and brightness settings. Adjust front and rear zones independently or synced for a personalized interior atmosphere.

**Highlights:** Color wheel selection, Preset color swatches, Zone brightness adjustment, Independent front/rear zone control, Sync front and rear zones, Zone OFF feature

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My smartLED free?

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

### Is SmartLED Ambient Lighting free?

SmartLED Ambient Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My smartLED or SmartLED Ambient Lighting?

SmartLED Ambient Lighting is rated higher. My smartLED averages 2.4 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while SmartLED Ambient Lighting averages 2.5 from 25 ratings.

### Do My smartLED or SmartLED Ambient Lighting have ads?

Neither My smartLED nor SmartLED Ambient Lighting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My smartLED or SmartLED Ambient Lighting?

My smartLED ships an update every 3 months, and SmartLED Ambient Lighting every 5 months. Most recently, My smartLED was updated on October 26, 2026 and SmartLED Ambient Lighting on October 24, 2026.

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