# LIFX vs Lux Manager

The clearest difference is monetization model: Lux Manager at free against LIFX's free with in-app purchases. Lux Manager also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 18%) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). LIFX's advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Lux Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LIFX has 7.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of LIFX's written reviews are positive against 41% of Lux Manager's.

## The numbers

| Metric | LIFX | Lux Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifx/id657758311/reviews) | **[4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lux-manager/id1122902427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **40.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 259 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **8.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LIFX](https://appshunter.io/developer/657758314) | [Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/359580642) |

## What reviewers say

### LIFX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifx/id657758311)

Control your smart lights with this app. Easily adjust brightness, color, and temperature. Automate schedules, create custom scenes, and explore fun lighting effects. Integrates with voice assistants and HomeKit for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Basic light control (on/off, dim, color, temperature), Group lights for easy management, Automated schedules and scenes, Special lighting effects (music visualizer, fire, etc.), Live color painting on compatible lights, Custom color palettes, HomeKit integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent color quality and brightness
- 🔍 Customizable lighting effects and scenes
- 🔌 Easy setup and connectivity
- 📱 Responsive and intuitive app
- 🤖 Good integration with smart home platforms

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and unreliable performance
- 🤯 Confusing and cluttered app UI
- 🔄 Frequent app and firmware updates breaking functionality
- 🤖 Poor integration with smart home platforms
- 🕰️ Scheduling and automation issues

**Reported bugs**

- Lights randomly disconnecting from app
- Scenes and effects not working as expected
- Scheduling issues and lights not responding to timers
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More granular control over individual lights
- Improved scene and effect customization
- Better scheduling and automation options
- Seamless integration with smart home platforms
- Simplified onboarding and setup process


### Lux Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lux-manager/id1122902427)

Effortlessly manage your Samsung smart lighting with this intuitive app. Choose from millions of colors, sync lights with music, or set sleep timers for a perfect ambiance. Enjoy a variety of lighting schemes to suit any mood.

**Highlights:** Control lighting colors and brightness, Light wave lighting scheme, Breathing light lighting scheme, Music light synchronization, Candle mode lighting, Set sleep timers

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LIFX free?

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

### Is Lux Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LIFX or Lux Manager?

Lux Manager is rated higher. LIFX averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Lux Manager averages 4.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do LIFX or Lux Manager have ads?

Neither LIFX nor Lux Manager shows ads.

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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.*