# iStrip+ vs OIYN

The clearest difference is rating: OIYN at 4.3 against iStrip+'s 2.8. OIYN also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). iStrip+'s advantage is ratings volume (449 vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

OIYN holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iStrip+ has 449 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iStrip+ ships an update every 2 months, OIYN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStrip+ | OIYN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (449 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istrip-plus/id1524125189/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oiyn/id6773618799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **449** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 61 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076063818) | [Shenzhen Giant Lighting Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771136894) |

## 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


### OIYN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oiyn/id6773618799)

Control your lights via Bluetooth. This app identifies lighting fixtures, displays signal strength, and allows for dimming, color, and scene adjustments. It also features a music rhythm mode and supports multi-device control through scenarios.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth BLE control, Lighting fixture recognition, Signal strength display, Dimming and color settings, Scene and mode presets, Music rhythm synchronization, Multi-device scenario control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStrip+ free?

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

### Is OIYN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iStrip+ or OIYN?

OIYN is rated higher. iStrip+ averages 2.8 out of 5 from 449 ratings, while OIYN averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do iStrip+ or OIYN have ads?

Neither iStrip+ nor OIYN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iStrip+ or OIYN?

iStrip+ ships an update every 2 months, and OIYN every 3 weeks. Most recently, iStrip+ was updated on October 21, 2026 and OIYN on October 17, 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.*