# Virtuo vs Gemstone Lights

The clearest difference is rating: Gemstone Lights at 4.9 against Virtuo's 1.0. Gemstone Lights also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 1) and review sentiment (88% vs 75%). 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.

Gemstone Lights holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gemstone Lights has 4.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Virtuo's written reviews are positive against 88% of Gemstone Lights's.

Virtuo ships an update every 11 days, Gemstone Lights fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtuo | Gemstone Lights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtuo/id1529864611/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemstone-lights/id1645610976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtuo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185379529) | [Gemstone Lights](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253335696) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtuo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtuo/id1529864611)

This app connects you with a human concierge to manage all your home services, from moving coordination to ongoing maintenance. Access trusted home professionals, book services, and track progress seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Dedicated human concierge, Moving coordination, Home maintenance services, Access to trusted home pros, Service booking and tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gemstone Lights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemstone-lights/id1645610976)

Control your smart lights with an intuitive interface. Create custom patterns, set sunrise/sunset timers, and sync your settings to the cloud. Transform your home's ambiance effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Real-time pattern status, Sunrise/sunset timers, Offline timer support, Cloud syncing for folders and patterns, Intuitive interface, Customizable lighting patterns

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app, even better than the first!
- 👍 Easier to use and more robust performance
- 👍 Extremely happy with my lights and the new features
- 👍 Fantastic!! Envy of the subdivision
- 👍 Absolutely best investment ever!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 The app is really hard to use if you want to zone, support is terrible
- 🐛 This app is more awkward than the original and is missing key features, like dark mode
- 🐛 The sway pattern is not working the same way as it was with the original hub
- 🐛 Still missing folders and patterns, been out for a while and they still haven't been fixed

**Reported bugs**

- Missing folders and patterns
- Sway pattern not working the same as original hub

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Fireworks folder and ISO folder to be complete
- Adjusting speed should not start over, and most flow settings should have no pause


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtuo free?

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

### Is Gemstone Lights free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtuo or Gemstone Lights?

Gemstone Lights is rated higher. Virtuo averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Gemstone Lights averages 4.9 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do Virtuo or Gemstone Lights have ads?

Neither Virtuo nor Gemstone Lights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtuo or Gemstone Lights?

Virtuo ships an update every 11 days, and Gemstone Lights fortnightly. Most recently, Virtuo was updated on September 9, 2026 and Gemstone Lights on September 23, 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.*