# iDeal LED vs Smart Lighting Console

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Lighting Console at 3.0 against iDeal LED's 2.4. iDeal LED's advantage is ratings volume (334 vs 1). 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.

Smart Lighting Console holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDeal LED has 334 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iDeal LED ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Lighting Console every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDeal LED | Smart Lighting Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideal-led/id1568029498/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-lighting-console/id6746040302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **334** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 267 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chun Chung LO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799614405) | [Guangzhou Shuning Intelligent Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814807007) |

## What reviewers say

### iDeal LED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideal-led/id1568029498)

Control smart light bars with unlimited color customization. Create dynamic lighting effects like strobes and breathing patterns, and group multiple devices for a vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy music synchronization for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited color customization, Stroboscopic effects, Breathing effects, Group control for multiple devices, Music rhythm synchronization, Microphone rhythm sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable lights
- 👍 Variety of effects and animations
- 🎨 Good color selection
- ⏱️ Timer function
- 🎶 Music sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Lights not working after updates
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 📚 Lack of clear instructions
- 🔄 Cannot edit saved collections

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent update
- Bluetooth connection issues
- Timer function not working as expected
- Inconsistent color display
- Lights not responding to app commands

**Requested features**

- Add ability to upload custom images/GIFs
- Improve animation speed controls
- Allow grouping/syncing of multiple devices
- Provide more preset lighting effects and themes
- Add voice control or smart home integration


### Smart Lighting Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-lighting-console/id6746040302)

Control your smart lighting system from your mobile device. Adjust colors, brightness, and create custom scenes for your home. Offers a centralized platform for managing all your connected lights.

**Highlights:** Mobile control system, Adjust color and brightness, Create custom lighting scenes, Centralized light management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDeal LED free?

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

### Is Smart Lighting Console free?

Smart Lighting Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iDeal LED or Smart Lighting Console?

Smart Lighting Console is rated higher. iDeal LED averages 2.4 out of 5 from 334 ratings, while Smart Lighting Console averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iDeal LED or Smart Lighting Console have ads?

Neither iDeal LED nor Smart Lighting Console shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iDeal LED or Smart Lighting Console?

iDeal LED ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Lighting Console every 8 days. Most recently, iDeal LED was updated on October 17, 2026 and Smart Lighting Console on September 14, 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.*