Comparison

i vs Saudades

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • BLE device control
  • Lantern color and scene modes
  • Timed light and music control
  • Fan speed and timing
Features
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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

About

Saudades

Features
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Saudades is more than a messaging app. It's a way to stay close to the people who truly matter, even when distance, schedules or everyday life keep you apart. Because sometimes a simple gesture can brighten someone's day, Saudades lets you send a thought, a small attention, or simply remind someone that they hold a special place in your heart. Create a unique connection Easily add your partner and build your own space together. Express more than a message Send simple yet meaningful thoughts such as: “Thinking of you”, “I miss you”, “Good night” or “Good morning”. Create your story together Keep your memories, important moments, dreams and special dates in a place that belongs to both of you. Stay connected every day Discover couple questions, time capsules, your streak, your statistics and your shared story. Personalize your experience Choose themes, widgets and atmospheres that reflect who you are. Saudades Pro Unlock the full experience: • Photos in Memory Jar • Unlimited Time Capsules • Extended emotional history • Real-time presence • Exclusive themes • Alternative app icons Why Saudades? • Stay connected despite the distance • Nurture your relationship every day • Show your presence without writing long messages • Turn small gestures into memories Privacy Your privacy matters. Saudades never sells or shares your personal data. Your interactions remain private between you and your loved ones. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

i4 screens
Saudades4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: i at none against Saudades's 3. i also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Saudades sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
i versus Saudades: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSaudades
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB18 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer鹏 姜Mathieu Ribeiro

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Saudades

Subscriptions2
  • Saudades Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Saudades Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Saudades Premium Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is i free?
i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Saudades free?
Saudades is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do i or Saudades have ads?
Neither i nor Saudades shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i or Saudades?
i ships an update every 3 months, and Saudades every 3 months. Most recently, i was updated on October 21, 2026 and Saudades on October 25, 2026.

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