Magic Byte vs LotusCloud
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.
LotusCloud
This lighting control software connects to various lighting devices, automatically recognizing them and downloading the appropriate control panel from the cloud. It offers intelligent configuration, cloud-based customizable panels, and broad compatibility for home, business, and entertainment lighting needs.
- Intelligent device recognition
- Automatic control panel download
- Cloud-based customizable panels
- Remote panel updates
- Multi-device compatibility
- Full scene lighting coverage
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LotusCloud APP is a lighting control software that supports cloud panels, subverting traditional lighting controllers and supporting multiple lighting devices. After connecting devices, it automatically recognizes the corresponding control panel and downloads it from the cloud. [Core Function] Intelligent recognition, one click configuration: Simply connect the lighting device, and the app will automatically recognize the model and match the best control solution, without the need for complicated settings, ready to use. Cloud panel, infinite possibilities: All control panels are stored in the cloud and support remote updates and personalized customization, ensuring that your lighting control always maintains the latest and coolest interactive experience. Multi device compatibility, full scene coverage: Whether it's smart LED light strips, RGB bulbs, stage lighting, or home lighting, the LotusCloud app can perfectly adapt to meet the needs of various scenarios such as home, business, and entertainment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Byte at every 2 weeks against LotusCloud's every 2 months. Magic Byte also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). 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, LotusCloud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic Byte | LotusCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JM Zengge Co., Ltd | shenzhen ELK Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Magic Byte
No in-app purchases
LotusCloud
No in-app purchases









