# iStrip+ vs APP Lighting

The clearest difference is rating: APP Lighting at 5.0 against iStrip+'s 2.8. APP Lighting also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). iStrip+'s advantage is ratings volume (449 vs 1). 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.

APP Lighting holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iStrip+ has 449 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStrip+ | APP Lighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (449 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istrip-plus/id1524125189/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lighting/id6463576430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **449** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 61 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076063818) | [DONGGUAN SHENGQIN ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557417253) |

## What reviewers say

### iStrip+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istrip-plus/id1524125189)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Custom color fade
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Good LED lights
- 👍 Bright and colorful lights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Unresponsive app
- 🐛 Constant color changing
- 🐛 Timer doesn't work
- 🐛 Music feature doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add custom color options
- Improve music sync feature
- Add more animation effects
- Improve timer functionality
- Integrate with smart home platforms


### APP Lighting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lighting/id6463576430)

Control your APP Lighting devices via Bluetooth. Offers an unlimited color wheel and 14 animation modes for enhanced light performance. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Unlimited color wheel, 14 animation modes, Light performance customization, Requires Bluetooth 4.0+

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStrip+ free?

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

### Is APP Lighting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iStrip+ or APP Lighting?

APP Lighting is rated higher. iStrip+ averages 2.8 out of 5 from 449 ratings, while APP Lighting averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iStrip+ or APP Lighting have ads?

Neither iStrip+ nor APP Lighting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iStrip+ or APP Lighting?

iStrip+ ships an update every 2 months, and APP Lighting every 2 months. Most recently, iStrip+ was updated on October 13, 2026 and APP Lighting on October 1, 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.*