iStrip+ vs AYLO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Unlimited light bar color customization
- Stroboscopic and breathing effects
- Group control for multiple devices
- Music rhythm synchronization
- Mobile and hardware microphone rhythm
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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！
AYLO
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Used with your existing AYLO Light, the AYLO App allows you to control all aspects of your incredible bathroom lighting; brightness, color, sensors, and more. Create presets using different color/brightness combinations to mimic the lighting of scenarios where you need to look your best. Easy to connect, easy to use, easy to shine!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iStrip+ at every 2 months against AYLO's every 16 months. iStrip+ also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
iStrip+ ships an update every 2 months, AYLO every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iStrip+ | AYLO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (449 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 449 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd. | AYLO, Inc. |
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
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- Add widget support
AYLO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iStrip+
No in-app purchases
AYLO
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iStrip+ free?
Is AYLO free?
Do iStrip+ or AYLO have ads?
Which is updated more often, iStrip+ or AYLO?
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