Magic Byte vs YO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Magic Byte
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This is an APP that uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) of the phone to control the smart light. You can use this app to adjust display mode, the color and brightness of the lights. It is very easy to use, no need code pairing or other more setting, just install it and play it.
YO
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YO-SMART is an App for controlling smart home lighting. Many different kinds of devices can be added and controlled remotely from anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Byte at every 2 weeks against YO's every 3 months. Magic Byte also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Magic Byte ships an update every 2 weeks, YO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic Byte | YO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks โ better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 14.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 409 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JM Zengge Co., Ltd | ๅ ้น |
In-app purchases
Magic Byte
No in-app purchases
YO
No in-app purchases
