i vs Glimmer Elf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
Control BLE devices like lanterns, fans, and music players using your iOS device. Offers features like color control, scene modes, and timed on/off functions for lights and music.
- BLE device control
- Lantern color and scene modes
- Timed light and music control
- Fan speed and timing
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This app uses iOS devices as remote controls to control BLE devices. 1. Lantern: can be used to control the color change of the lantern, with multiple scene modes to choose from 2. Timing: You can turn on and off lights and music at regular intervals 3. Fan: The speed of the fan can be controlled and timed
Glimmer Elf
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该应用程序让您轻松切换盒调节灯光颜色
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Glimmer Elf at monthly against i's every 3 months. i's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
i ships an update every 3 months, Glimmer Elf monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | Glimmer Elf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 鹏 姜 | Shenzhen Jiechenxin Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
Glimmer Elf
No in-app purchases
