# enbrighten vs ColorStream+

The clearest difference is rating: enbrighten at 4.5 against ColorStream+'s 3.0. enbrighten also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 5%) and ratings volume (12K vs 2K). ColorStream+'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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.

enbrighten holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: enbrighten has 12K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of enbrighten's written reviews are positive against 5% of ColorStream+'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | enbrighten | ColorStream+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enbrighten/id1499828123/reviews)** | [3.0 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorstream-plus/id1616139228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | **26.5% of reviews** | 4.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 281 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jasco Products Company LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417122391) | [Seasonal Specialties LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/892864133) |

## What reviewers say

### enbrighten

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enbrighten/id1499828123)

Effortlessly manage smart home devices with automatic discovery and easy router connection. Control devices with voice commands, set custom schedules, and create automations based on various triggers. Monitor and manage devices across multiple homes and rooms from a single interface.

**Highlights:** Hassle-free automatic device discovery, Voice control with Alexa and Google Assistant, Simple and custom timer scheduling, Custom automations based on weather/location, Multi-home and multi-room device management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Convenient app controls
- 🚀 Simple scheduling and automation
- 👍 Reliable performance
- 🚀 Seamless integration with Alexa

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent scheduling and automation
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🐛 Buggy app with poor responsiveness
- 🐛 Inaccurate on/off status display
- 🐛 Unreliable customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Devices randomly going offline
- Scheduled events not working as expected
- Connectivity issues with certain network setups
- Syncing problems between app and devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More advanced scheduling and automation options
- Better integration with smart home platforms
- Improved error reporting and troubleshooting
- Enhanced device sharing and multi-user support


### ColorStream+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorstream-plus/id1616139228)

Design personalized light shows with a smart lighting system. Control colors, brightness, and functions via Bluetooth from your phone or tablet. Group up to four sets for a synchronized experience.

**Highlights:** Create custom light shows, Adjust color and brightness, Select from multiple functions, Set multiple timers, Bluetooth connectivity, Group up to 4 light sets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive app navigation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/connecting lights
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 💡 Lack of solid color modes

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and disconnects
- Lights not responding to app commands
- Inconsistent color/mode behavior

**Requested features**

- Add more color options
- Improve timer functionality
- Enhance music sync capabilities
- Allow for individual light control
- Provide better group management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is enbrighten free?

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

### Is ColorStream+ free?

ColorStream+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, enbrighten or ColorStream+?

enbrighten is rated higher. enbrighten averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while ColorStream+ averages 3.0 from 2K ratings.

### Do enbrighten or ColorStream+ have ads?

Neither enbrighten nor ColorStream+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, enbrighten or ColorStream+?

enbrighten ships an update every 5 months, and ColorStream+ every 5 months. Most recently, enbrighten was updated on November 6, 2026 and ColorStream+ on November 3, 2026.

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