Spark for Nanoleaf vs HDMI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spark for Nanoleaf
This app allows users to create custom animations and static themes for Nanoleaf smart lights. Once created, themes can be uploaded directly to the light panels for offline control and home automation.
- Custom frame-by-frame animation creation
- Static theme design
- Upload themes directly to Nanoleaf lights
- Offline control of lights
- Home automation integration
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Companion app compatible with Nanoleaf lights - Shapes, Canvas, Light Panels (Aurora). Create custom frame by frame animation or static theme! Spark allows you to upload your theme to the light itself so you can enjoy home automation and control your lights without the app.
HDMI
Transform your device into an external monitor for gaming, photography, and video. Connect consoles, cameras, PCs, and more for high-quality HD streaming. Enjoy a portable display and immersive audio experience.
- External display functionality
- Connect gaming consoles
- High-quality HD streaming
- Supports cameras and PCs
- Portable screen solution
- USB-C video capture card compatible
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Turn your device into an external display with HDMI Monitor, perfect for gaming, photo- & video-shooting, and more. Connect your gaming console to your device and enjoy your favorite games without the need to have a TV or Display at hand. Key Features: - Versatile Functionality: Seamless integration with consoles, cameras, professional photoshooting gear, PC, and just about any other device that supports HDMI output. - High-Quality Streaming: Crystal-clear HD video and high-quality audio, with full support for your headphones. - Get a Display and High-Quality Speakers: Turn your device into a media station that’s part of the ecosystem that you can access for complete immersion and 100% satisfaction. - Fast and User-Friendly: Quick setup and responsive design for a hassle-free experience. Improved Connectivity: - Use a simple USB-C video-capture card for easy connection. - Supports various resolutions and frame rates for optimal video clarity. Ideal For: - Gamers, photographers, videographers and geeks. - Anyone needing a portable screen for games, movies, TV, or presentations. You need: HDMI to USB-C Video Capture Card, iPad with USB-C and iOS 17 Try the ultimate app that turns your device into a universal display!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Spark for Nanoleaf at 3.8 against HDMI's 2.9. Spark for Nanoleaf also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). HDMI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Spark for Nanoleaf sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. HDMI asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spark for Nanoleaf holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 75 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Spark for Nanoleaf's written reviews are positive against 50% of HDMI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Spark for Nanoleaf ships an update fortnightly, HDMI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spark for Nanoleaf | HDMI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (35 ratings) — better | 2.9 (75 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 | 75 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Karol Koziel | Ion Danilov |
Customer experience
Spark for Nanoleaf
HDMI
In-app purchases
Spark for Nanoleaf
- Remove ads$3.99
- Premium Upgrade$4.99
HDMI
No in-app purchases
