# Ultrabrite vs ENERGIZER SMART

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ENERGIZER SMART at 388 against Ultrabrite's 8. Ultrabrite's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 40%). 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 — 4.8 for Ultrabrite against 4.7 for ENERGIZER SMART. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ENERGIZER SMART has 388 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Ultrabrite's written reviews are positive against 40% of ENERGIZER SMART's.

Ultrabrite ships an update every 11 months, ENERGIZER SMART every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultrabrite | ENERGIZER SMART |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultrabrite/id1510600328/reviews)** | [4.7 (388 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/energizer-smart/id1524392136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **388** |
| Positive reviews | **52.8% of reviews** | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 205 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Status International (UK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473472738) | [Supreme Imports Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524392138) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultrabrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultrabrite/id1510600328)

Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere with this smart device management app. It allows for simultaneous control of multiple devices, setting timers for automated functions, and easy sharing of device access with family members.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Simultaneous device management, Customizable timers, Family device sharing, Quick device connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Game changer for convenience
- 👍 Easy to use once synced
- 💰 Excellent value for money
- 🚀 Works well with Alexa
- 👍 Simple to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult to connect/sync
- 🐛 Wi-Fi setup issues
- 🐛 Does not work remotely for some users
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Poor plug adapter range

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot change WiFi settings without resetting
- Device does not connect to Wi-Fi
- App does not support some rooms
- App takes ages to load
- Plug adapters only work near the router

**Requested features**

- Add HomePod support
- Add Apple Watch support
- Add support for Shortcuts/Siri
- Allow changing to different colors (red, green, blue, etc.)
- Improve app update frequency for compatibility


### ENERGIZER SMART

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/energizer-smart/id1524392136)

Remotely manage your home appliances and lighting from any location. Schedule actions with timers, control multiple devices at once, and easily share access with family members. Customize lighting with brightness and color adjustments.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Simultaneous multi-device management, Timer scheduling, Device sharing, Customizable lighting control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super fun
- 👍 Great app, easy to use
- 👍 Loved this product
- 👍 Energizer lights are a bargain
- 👍 Precise brightness adjustment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Terrible app, can't press buttons
- 🐛 Doesn't work after half a year
- 🔒 Needs location and WiFi login
- 🐛 Lights turn on randomly, color issues
- 🔒 Privacy invaders, too much data extraction

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes phone when using color wheel
- App randomly logs user out
- Fails to re-link with Alexa
- Impossible to enable in Alexa
- Keeps disconnecting from lights

**Requested features**

- Dark mode for the app
- Widgets for easier access
- Lock screen controls
- Ability to set timer to turn on after a delay
- Preset color options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultrabrite free?

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

### Is ENERGIZER SMART free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ultrabrite or ENERGIZER SMART?

Ultrabrite is rated higher. Ultrabrite averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ENERGIZER SMART averages 4.7 from 388 ratings.

### Do Ultrabrite or ENERGIZER SMART have ads?

Neither Ultrabrite nor ENERGIZER SMART shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ultrabrite or ENERGIZER SMART?

Ultrabrite ships an update every 11 months, and ENERGIZER SMART every 9 months. Most recently, Ultrabrite was updated on October 22, 2026 and ENERGIZER SMART on October 27, 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.*