# LightElf vs Smart Lighting Console

The clearest difference is ratings volume: LightElf at 20 against Smart Lighting Console's 1. Smart Lighting Console's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for LightElf against 3.0 for Smart Lighting Console. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightElf has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LightElf ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Lighting Console every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightElf | Smart Lighting Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightelf/id6475085602/reviews) | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-lighting-console/id6746040302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [广文 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723107479) | [Guangzhou Shuning Intelligent Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814807007) |

## What reviewers say

### LightElf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightelf/id6475085602)

Control Bluetooth-connected laser light devices to customize display parameters. Features include hand-drawn graffiti functionality for personalized light shows.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth laser light control, Display parameter customization, Hand-drawn graffiti feature, Personalized light shows

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 LightElf free?

LightElf 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, LightElf or Smart Lighting Console?

LightElf and Smart Lighting Console are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do LightElf or Smart Lighting Console have ads?

Neither LightElf nor Smart Lighting Console shows ads.

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

LightElf ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Lighting Console every 8 days. Most recently, LightElf was updated on September 17, 2026 and Smart Lighting Console on June 3, 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.*