Magic Byte vs Illuminova Lights
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.
Illuminova Lights
Control your smart lighting system with a vast spectrum of colors and customizable effects. Group lights, set timers, and even sync them with music. Manage your lighting system remotely from anywhere in the world.
- 16 million color spectrum
- Group smart lights
- Set timers
- Synchronize with music
- Remote control from anywhere
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This application enables you to have complete command over your Illuminova Lights lighting system. With the Illuminova Lights app, you can unleash your creativity and customize your lighting experience. With a spectrum of 16 million colors to choose from, the capability to group smart lights, establish timers, synchronize your bulbs with music, and more, the options are limitless. Moreover, you can effortlessly control your lights from any location across the globe!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Byte at every 2 weeks against Illuminova Lights's every 6 months. Magic Byte also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14). 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.
Magic Byte ships an update every 2 weeks, Illuminova Lights every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic Byte | Illuminova Lights |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 404 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JM Zengge Co., Ltd | Illuminova Lighting LLC |
In-app purchases
Magic Byte
No in-app purchases
Illuminova Lights
No in-app purchases
