# iTwinkle Light vs LightShow®SmartLights

The clearest difference is ratings volume: iTwinkle Light at 360 against LightShow®SmartLights's 3. iTwinkle Light also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.0). LightShow®SmartLights's advantage is review sentiment (23% vs 13%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for iTwinkle Light against 2.3 for LightShow®SmartLights. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTwinkle Light has 360 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of iTwinkle Light's written reviews are positive against 23% of LightShow®SmartLights's.

iTwinkle Light ships an update monthly, LightShow®SmartLights every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTwinkle Light | LightShow®SmartLights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itwinkle-light/id545238375/reviews) | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightshowsmartlights/id1115496422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **360** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 13.2% of reviews | **23.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 50 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Kywoo Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/491655996) | [Gemmy Industries Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/889851671) |

## What reviewers say

### iTwinkle Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itwinkle-light/id545238375)

Design custom holiday light shows with pre-programmed functions. Synchronize lights to music, voice commands, or simple taps and shakes. Adjust brightness and choose colors for a personalized festive display.

**Highlights:** Pre-programmed functions, Synchronized light shows, Music synchronization, Voice control, Tap/Shake control, Color selection, Brightness adjustment

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lightning-fast app performance
- 👍 Excellent tree design and lighting effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes on newer iOS versions
- 🔋 Drains device battery when app is open
- 🔒 Lack of security updates and app maintenance

**Reported bugs**

- App not compatible with newer iOS versions
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Inability to change light colors and patterns

**Requested features**

- Update app to support latest iOS versions
- Add more music and lighting customization options
- Implement ability to save user preferences
- Allow playing own music through tree speakers


### LightShow®SmartLights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightshowsmartlights/id1115496422)

Control your holiday light displays directly from your smartphone. This app allows you to customize effects, colors, and themes for your lighting products, making holiday decorating easy and personalized.

**Highlights:** Smartphone control, Dozens of effects and colors, Multiple holiday themes, Customizable lighting options, Easy setup and management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTwinkle Light free?

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

### Is LightShow®SmartLights free?

LightShow®SmartLights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iTwinkle Light or LightShow®SmartLights?

LightShow®SmartLights is rated higher. iTwinkle Light averages 2.3 out of 5 from 360 ratings, while LightShow®SmartLights averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do iTwinkle Light or LightShow®SmartLights have ads?

Neither iTwinkle Light nor LightShow®SmartLights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTwinkle Light or LightShow®SmartLights?

iTwinkle Light ships an update monthly, and LightShow®SmartLights every 2 months. Most recently, iTwinkle Light was updated on September 21, 2026 and LightShow®SmartLights on September 16, 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.*