# Xeno Configurator vs Sci

The clearest difference is price: Xeno Configurator at Free against Sci's $3.99. Xeno Configurator also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (299 vs 46). Sci's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 2.6) and review sentiment (56% vs 27%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Xeno Configurator is free to download; Sci costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sci holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xeno Configurator has 299 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Xeno Configurator's written reviews are positive against 56% of Sci's.

Xeno Configurator ships an update every 4 weeks, Sci every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xeno Configurator | Sci |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [2.6 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeno-configurator/id1658316937/reviews) | **[4.0 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sci-fi-widget-maker/id1671708343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **299** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 113 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Damien Technology (Wuhan) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658316939) | [NSTE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671708345) |

## What reviewers say

### Xeno Configurator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xeno-configurator/id1658316937)

Easily customize your lightsaber's blade effects, colors, and ignitions via Bluetooth. Update your saber's firmware to access new features and test sound fonts. This app provides full control over your lightsaber's visual and auditory experience.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connection to Xeno3 boards, Customize blade effects, colors, and ignitions, Update saber firmware, Test sound fonts, Change colors per font

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customization options
- 🚀 Quick connection
- 🚀 Responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Buggy performance
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable Bluetooth connection

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to saber
- Saber settings reset unexpectedly
- Firmware update issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More blade style and effect options
- Ability to save custom settings
- Improved sound font management
- Better color tuning and customization


### Sci

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sci-fi-widget-maker/id1671708343)

Customize your home screen with unique sci-fi themed widgets. Display various information like clocks, calendars, system stats, and fitness data with extensive styling options. Create multiple widgets in different sizes with personalized layouts, backgrounds, fonts, and colors.

**Highlights:** Customizable sci-fi widget styles, Display clocks, calendars, system info, Show fitness data (steps, distance), Multiple widget sizes (Large, Medium, Small), Personalize layout, background, fonts, colors, Use custom background images

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xeno Configurator free?

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

### Is Sci free?

Sci costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Xeno Configurator or Sci?

Sci is rated higher. Xeno Configurator averages 2.6 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Sci averages 4.0 from 46 ratings.

### Do Xeno Configurator or Sci have ads?

Neither Xeno Configurator nor Sci shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Xeno Configurator or Sci?

Xeno Configurator ships an update every 4 weeks, and Sci every 3 months. Most recently, Xeno Configurator was updated on October 15, 2026 and Sci on October 13, 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.*