# illumibot vs SwiftPaws

The clearest difference is rating: illumibot at 3.9 against SwiftPaws's 2.7. illumibot also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). SwiftPaws's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. illumibot sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. SwiftPaws asks for nothing beyond the download.

illumibot holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of illumibot's written reviews are positive against 33% of SwiftPaws's.

illumibot ships an update every 10 days, SwiftPaws every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | illumibot | SwiftPaws |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illumibot/id6470222013/reviews)** | [2.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftpaws/id6474078331/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 168 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ross Arroyo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746581103) | [Swift Paws, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646128125) |

## What reviewers say

### illumibot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illumibot/id6470222013)

Transform any surface into a dynamic digital art display using your smartphone and a projector. Control lighting, shadows, and details with voice commands and share your creations with a community. Experience limitless creativity and illuminate your world.

**Highlights:** Smartphone to projector connection, Voice-controlled art creation, Precise lighting and shadow control, Community sharing platform, Multi-projector synchronization, Transforming ordinary surfaces

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter - Monthly | $8.00 | per month |
| 1 illumibot | $14.99 | per month |
| 2 illumibots | $29.99 | per month |
| Professional - Monthly | $30.00 | per month |
| 3 illumibots | $44.99 | per month |
| 4 illumibots | $59.99 | per month |
| Supporter - Yearly | $60.00 | per year |
| 5 illumibots | $74.99 | per month |
| Professional - Yearly | $239.00 | per year |
| Tokens - Pack 1 | $15.00 | one-time |
| Tokens - Pack 2 | $65.00 | one-time |
| Tokens - Pack 3 | $119.00 | one-time |


### SwiftPaws

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swiftpaws/id6474078331)

Control your pet's interactive lure coursing toy with this app. Designed to provide a healthy outlet for your pet's energy and natural instincts, it enhances playtime and enrichment.

**Highlights:** Control lure coursing toy, Enhance pet playtime, Provide pet enrichment, Manage pet's energy outlet

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is illumibot free?

illumibot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SwiftPaws free?

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

### Which has better reviews, illumibot or SwiftPaws?

illumibot is rated higher. illumibot averages 3.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while SwiftPaws averages 2.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do illumibot or SwiftPaws have ads?

Neither illumibot nor SwiftPaws shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, illumibot or SwiftPaws?

illumibot ships an update every 10 days, and SwiftPaws every 5 weeks. Most recently, illumibot was updated on October 14, 2026 and SwiftPaws on October 9, 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.*