SmartMeiControl vs Lucent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartMeiControl
Control smart lighting fixtures to adjust color temperature, brightness, and individual room settings. Schedule lights to turn off automatically for convenience and energy saving.
- Adjust color temperature
- Adjust brightness
- Adjust color
- Schedule lights off
- Control individual rooms
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1. Adjust the color temperature, brightness, color, etc. of the lighting fixtures. 2. Regularly turn off the lights. 3. Adjust the lights in each room separately.
Lucent
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Lucent helps you check the light where you read. Using your iPhone camera, it estimates ambient light and gives you a clear reading-light assessment. It also adjusts suggested break intervals as the light changes. CHECK YOUR READING LIGHT Point your iPhone toward your reading area. Lucent shows an estimated light level and tells you whether the conditions are suitable for reading. BREAKS THAT RESPOND TO LIGHT Light conditions shape Lucent’s suggested break interval. Start with a 20-minute baseline, then adjust it from 10 to 30 minutes in Settings. The schedule is Lucent’s own model, inspired by 20-20-20 and adjusted for ambient light. It is not a medical standard or medical advice. KEEP A LOCAL RECORD Review light samples over time and add notes for your desk, bedside, window, classroom, or outdoor reading. Gaps mean no measurement was taken; Lucent does not fill them in. CAMERA, WITHOUT PHOTOS Lucent processes camera data on your device while the app is open. It does not take or save photos or video. Your readings and notes stay on your device. Lucent has no account, ads, analytics, or network connection. WHEN A LIGHT READING IS UNAVAILABLE The timer still works from a fixed baseline if camera access is unavailable or your device cannot provide a light estimate. Lucent never guesses a reading. Lucent estimates light; it is not a calibrated light meter. Its break suggestions are not a substitute for advice from an eye-care professional.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SmartMeiControl at Free against Lucent's $0.99. SmartMeiControl also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.2). On update cadence, 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
SmartMeiControl is free to download; Lucent costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartMeiControl ships an update every 3 weeks, Lucent every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartMeiControl | Lucent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 1.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zhongshan Ruixin Electronic Technology Co.LTD | 志杰 张 |
In-app purchases
SmartMeiControl
No in-app purchases
Lucent
No in-app purchases









