Comparison

iStrip+ vs Pool Light

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iStrip+

Control smart light bars with unlimited color customization and dynamic effects like stroboscopic and breathing. Group multiple devices for a synchronized, colorful experience. Enjoy music synchronization for an immersive atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Unlimited light bar color customization
  • Stroboscopic and breathing effects
  • Group control for multiple devices
  • Music rhythm synchronization
  • Mobile and hardware microphone rhythm
Features
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Istrip is an intelligent light bar controller. Unlimited customization of light bar color you need. It provides rich and colorful stroboscopic, breathing and other effects. It can control multiple devices in groups and give you a colorful world. In addition, it also provides music rhythm effect, and mobile phone or hardware microphone rhythm. He can satisfy all your needs for lights and give you endless joy. Enjoy it! iStrip是一款智能灯条控制器。无限定制您所需要的灯条颜色。他提供丰富多彩的频闪、呼吸等效果。更能分组管控多个设备,给你一个五彩斑斓的世界。此外,还提供了音乐律动效果,和手机或硬件麦克风律动。他能满足你所有对灯的需要,给你无尽的欢乐。尽情享受吧!

About

Pool Light

Features
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一款可以用手机控制灯光的软件,可以单点模式直接控制设备,也可以让手机和设备同时登陆路由器,达到控制

Screenshots

iStrip+4 screens
Pool Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iStrip+ at 12.0 against Pool Light's 14.3. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStrip+ ships an update every 2 months, Pool Light monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iStrip+ versus Pool Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStrip+Pool Light
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (449 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings449 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.3
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.健生 刘

Bugs and requests

iStrip+

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • App doesn't detect LED lights
  • Lights won't turn on or off
  • Incorrect color display
  • Timer not working as expected

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add custom color options
  • Improve music sync feature
  • Add more animation effects
  • Improve timer functionality
  • Integrate with smart home platforms
Show 1 more
  • Add widget support

Pool Light

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iStrip+

No in-app purchases

None

Pool Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iStrip+ free?
iStrip+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pool Light free?
Pool Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iStrip+ or Pool Light have ads?
Neither iStrip+ nor Pool Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iStrip+ or Pool Light?
iStrip+ ships an update every 2 months, and Pool Light monthly. Most recently, iStrip+ was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pool Light on October 4, 2026.

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