milight vs DataLeft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
milight
Control your smart lights remotely via Wi-Fi. This application allows you to manage your lighting setup from anywhere, offering convenient control over your home's ambiance.
- Wi-Fi control
- Remote management
- Smart lighting control
- Ambiance management
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Wifi Controller for milight
DataLeft
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How much data is left? DataLeft answers on your Lock Screen — before you ever open the app. A calm gauge shows what's left of your plan and how many days it needs to last. If you're burning through data faster than the days, you'll see it in one glance — and get a heads-up before it's a problem. AT A GLANCE • Remaining data as a dual-ring gauge: data left vs days left • Widgets for Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy • Alerts at 50 / 80 / 95% — helpful, never alarming BUILT FOR TRAVEL • Add your travel eSIM before you fly • Get a reminder to switch on arrival, and another before it expires • Fixed-period plans with D-day countdown PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No subscription. No server. No VPN. • Nothing leaves your device — there is nothing to collect • Works entirely offline DATALEFT PRO (one-time purchase) • Multiple plans — home plan and travel eSIMs side by side • Deep insights: 30-day trends, weekly rhythm, cellular vs WiFi • Daily budget alerts • Premium widgets Note: iOS provides device-wide network counters to apps. DataLeft shows accurate totals for your device; per-app breakdowns are not possible for any third-party app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: milight at none against DataLeft's 1. milight also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. DataLeft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. milight asks for nothing beyond the download.
milight ships an update every 9 days, DataLeft every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | milight | DataLeft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Xincaiyi Technology Co., Ltd. | Oh Hyeon Kwon |
Bugs and requests
milight
Reported bugs
15 issues- Latest update broke app, missing menu buttons
- Removed icons from bottom of app
- 3G/4G intermittent or not working
- Unable to connect to Wi-Fi network
- Cannot select router or enter password
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- App not working with latest phone software
- Password field not visible in iOS 7
- App bugged on 3G/4G
- No icon appears when Wi-Fi switch is off
- App searches and finds nothing
- Cannot get app to find light
- Does not work remotely on 4G
- No longer works on 3G signal
- Cannot pair Wi-Fi box to router on iOS 7
- No text field for SSID password in iOS 7
Requested features
16 requests- Add timer functionality
- Upgrade the app
- Add music control
- Add preset settings
- Add dark mode
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- Add scene control
- Add ramp speed control
- Add proximity feature
- Add manual 100% light control
- Add white light button
- Add RGB value input and saving
- Set default interface
- Remove unused interfaces
- Support newer strip controllers (RGBW)
- Improve UI design
- Change app icon
DataLeft
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
milight
No in-app purchases
DataLeft
- DataLeft Pro$2.99
