Moonside vs Stiff/Arm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Moonside
Control smart lights with millions of colors and custom patterns. This app offers seamless Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to design unique lighting experiences for any mood or occasion. Transform your living spaces with intuitive, pixel-level control.
- Millions of color options
- Customizable lighting patterns
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Pixel-level light control
- Remote control functionality
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Moonside Smart Light Control App. Immerse yourself in a world of vivid colors and custom lighting patterns with Moonside Smart Lights. Our intuitive app lets you orchestrate a light show, right from the palm of your hand, no matter where you are. We bring the power of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and smart home integration right to your fingertips. App Features: • A Spectrum at Your Disposal: Choose from over 16 million color options – every shade is a swipe away. Design your own mood, theme, or occasion with unparalleled color variety. • Seamless Connectivity: Use the convenience of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections to control your lights effortlessly. Adjust the ambiance from your couch, the office, or even while you're out of town. • Light Pixel Painting: With our app, every pixel on your Moonside smart light becomes a canvas. Paint your space with light, pixel by pixel, and watch your home come alive. • And Much More: The Moonside app is packed full of features that will elevate your home lighting experience. Dive in and discover the possibilities. Experience the fusion of technology and design, and transform your living spaces into scenes straight out of your imagination. Let the Moonside Smart Lights illuminate your world.
Stiff/Arm
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The Stiff/Arm app provides full wireless control of the Stiff/Arm security device. It uses BLE communications to send commands and read information to the device. It also connects to AWS for storing key information about each device. The Stiff/Arm App is easy to use and navigate. Information is readily available in the App to guide the user through its features. These features include locking/unlocking the device, checking recent activity, monitoring battery level, and managing software keys sent to guests.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Moonside at 3 against Stiff/Arm's 1. Moonside also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Moonside ships an update monthly, Stiff/Arm every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Moonside | Stiff/Arm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (41 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jiangyin Yimiao Smart Technology Ltd. | John Groe |
In-app purchases
Moonside
No in-app purchases
Stiff/Arm
No in-app purchases









