Simply Conserve vs Starfish Smart Lighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simply Conserve
Control your smart home devices remotely and automate their functions. Operate devices directly from your phone without needing a hub. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control.
- Remote device control
- Automated scheduling
- No hub required
- Voice control integration
- Control multiple devices
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It’s not just bright, it’s smart 1. Stay connected to your home devices from anywhere at any time using the Simply Conserve app 2. Schedule automatic functions in sync with your busy lifestyle 3. Operate devices directly from your phone with no hub required 4. Control multiple devices with one app 5. Use Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant for easy voice control
Starfish Smart Lighting
Control your home lighting remotely and create custom scenes for atmosphere, security, and convenience. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free operation and manage access for family and guests.
- Remote lighting control
- Custom scene creation
- Voice assistant integration
- Multi-user access
- Guest access control
- Scheduling and automation
- Color changing options
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Satco’s STARFISHTM app brings you a simple, scalable, smart lighting solution! STARFISHTM Smart lighting connects life and home together helping enhance convenience, security, atmosphere and wellness. The STARFISHTM app synchronizes your life and home using mobile and activated devices. Transition daily routines, add light for safety, color the atmosphere, STARFISHTM connects your home and life. COMPATIBILITY The STARFISHTM app integrates with Hey Google, Siri, and Alexa for voice control. STARFISHTM is also compatible with SmartThingsTM for total home integration. CONNECT ANYONE Your STARFISHTM home allows for secure multi-device and multi-user access. The whole family can connect, set scenes and personalize their space. When you have guests they can enjoy the freedom of smart light control and you can set the parameters. Allow for control of a room through "device" selection, or give them control of the entire home. Guests can operate STARFISHTM without disrupting your settings or you can allow them to create their own settings—it's up to you. CONNECT ANYWHERE Access your home through the STARFISHTM app with your secure login anywhere in the world. You will never be out of touch. SECURITY Whether lighting your way for a sure-footed path or gaining peace of mind while you’re away, STARFISHTM adds that extra layer of security though automations and control of your home using voice activation and mobile technology. ATMOSPHERE Create the mood. Dynamic scene setting with millions of colors strike up just the right atmosphere. Tone the room, dim the lights, own that personal space! Combine color changing products, light settings, groupings and electronics to personalize the moment. CONVENIENCE Set up your home to transition with your daily activities. Adjust the intensity of light to coincide with a task. Make certain your lights are off when you leave. Schedule your light so you return in the evening to a safe and well-lit home. You can voice activate lighting in an emergency. WELLNESS When you wake, set your lighting to gently follow the sleep/wake cycle, correlate color temperatures to adjust with natural daylight, match your lighting to seasonal patterns. Natural and human centric lighting are thought to enhance wellness and positivity.
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Verdict
Simply Conserve and Starfish Smart Lighting both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Starfish Smart Lighting's written reviews are positive against 40% of Simply Conserve's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
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 — 4.7 for Simply Conserve against 4.7 for Starfish Smart Lighting. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 706 and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Simply Conserve's written reviews are positive against 52% of Starfish Smart Lighting's.
Simply Conserve ships an update every 3 months, Starfish Smart Lighting every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Simply Conserve | Starfish Smart Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (706 ratings) | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 51.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 706 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 264 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | AM Conservation Group, Inc. | Satco Products, INC |
Customer experience
Simply Conserve
Starfish Smart Lighting
User reviews
Simply Conserve
From 706 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Excellent brightness and color options
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Alexa skill restored
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Slow app performance
- 🐛 Inability to set time off
- 🐛 Syncing issues between bulbs
- 🔒 No Alexa integration
Starfish Smart Lighting
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great app and products
- 👍 Awesome features
- 👍 Bright and functional lights
- 👍 Affordable and best in the market
Room to improve
- 🐛 Difficult to connect and setup
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
- 🐛 Not intuitive or user-friendly
- 🐛 Missing key features like color control
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 16
Bugs and requests
Simply Conserve
Reported bugs
3 issues- Alexa skill not working
- Bulbs losing connection
- App crashing or not opening
Requested features
3 requests- Add widgets for quick on/off controls
- Allow color customization in automation
- Provide better instructions and support
Starfish Smart Lighting
Reported bugs
4 issues- Lights turning on unexpectedly after power outages
- Inconsistent color settings after turning lights on/off
- App freezing and unresponsive
- Inability to connect new devices after router upgrade
Requested features
4 requests- Localized sunset/sunrise support for scheduling
- Native HomeKit support
- Improved documentation and app localization
- Better power outage handling
In-app purchases
Simply Conserve
No in-app purchases
Starfish Smart Lighting
No in-app purchases
Questions
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