Ultrabrite vs TCP SmartStuff
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ultrabrite
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.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Customizable timers
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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Ultrabrite Smart, 1. Remote control: control your home appliances anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one app 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices with family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect app to devices
TCP SmartStuff
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The suite of Smart Stuff products includes LED fixtures and controls that can be added to standard fixtures to let you take control of your lighting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TCP SmartStuff at 11.0 against Ultrabrite's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Ultrabrite ships an update every 11 months, TCP SmartStuff every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ultrabrite | TCP SmartStuff |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 205 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Status International (UK) Limited | Technical Consumer Products, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Ultrabrite
Reported bugs
19 issues- 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
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- Bulb does not flash to connect
- Device does not connect even after resetting
- App cannot add device, keeps spinning
- Device will not connect or reset
- Cannot link new bulbs since update
- Cannot get bulb working again after initial setup
- Shortcuts do not appear for Siri control
- Color options are not true red, green, blue
- App is not compatible with Shortcuts
- Device does not flash
- Cannot change colors to red, green, blue
- Device broke lamp and won't turn on
- Cannot add device to another phone/share
- App is not user-friendly
Requested features
5 requests- 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
TCP SmartStuff
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ultrabrite
No in-app purchases
TCP SmartStuff
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ultrabrite free?
Is TCP SmartStuff free?
Do Ultrabrite or TCP SmartStuff have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ultrabrite or TCP SmartStuff?
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