Comparison

SmartMeiControl vs Lucent

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Lucent

Features
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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.

Screenshots

SmartMeiControl3 screens
Lucent4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SmartMeiControl is free to download; Lucent costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmartMeiControl versus Lucent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartMeiControlLucent
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating1.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZhongshan Ruixin Electronic Technology Co.LTD志杰 张

In-app purchases

None

SmartMeiControl

No in-app purchases

None

Lucent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartMeiControl free?
SmartMeiControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lucent free?
Lucent costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartMeiControl or Lucent have ads?
Neither SmartMeiControl nor Lucent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartMeiControl or Lucent?
SmartMeiControl ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lucent every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmartMeiControl was updated on October 9, 2026 and Lucent on October 8, 2026.

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