# PLAYBULB vs My smartLED

The clearest difference is rating: My smartLED at 2.4 against PLAYBULB's 1.7. My smartLED also leads on ratings volume (457 vs 25) and review sentiment (26% vs 16%). PLAYBULB's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

My smartLED holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My smartLED has 457 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of PLAYBULB's written reviews are positive against 26% of My smartLED's.

PLAYBULB ships an update monthly, My smartLED every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLAYBULB | My smartLED |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbulb/id733644808/reviews) | **[2.4 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-smartled/id1477962111/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **457** |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | **25.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIPOW LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/665057836) | [光奇 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1211520975) |

## What reviewers say

### PLAYBULB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playbulb/id733644808)

Transform any light fitting into a Bluetooth speaker and control both music and lighting from your iPhone or iPod. Stream audio and adjust brightness, all from your smart device.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth speaker functionality, App-controlled lighting, Adjustable brightness, Audio streaming, Easy installation in standard light fittings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My smartLED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-smartled/id1477962111)

Control your wireless LED lights via Bluetooth. Adjust colors, brightness, and dynamic lighting effects like jump, fade, and strobe. Explore unique modes such as voice, twinkle, and meteor for personalized ambiance.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Color adjustment, Brightness control, Dynamic light modes (jump, fade, strobe), Special modes (voice, twinkle, meteor)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works great
- 🚀 App connects quickly to lights
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- ⭐ Starlights work well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Twinkle/meteor effects not working
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Dual color function not working
- 🐛 App not responsive/crashing

**Reported bugs**

- Twinkle mode not working
- Meteor control stopped working
- Light 1 and Light 2 buttons not functioning
- App not connecting to Bluetooth
- Lights revert to static settings when app is closed

**Requested features**

- Add custom color modes
- Integrate with Apple CarPlay
- Add ability to control individual lights
- Improve music sync functionality
- Slower twinkle mode options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLAYBULB free?

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

### Is My smartLED free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PLAYBULB or My smartLED?

My smartLED is rated higher. PLAYBULB averages 1.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while My smartLED averages 2.4 from 457 ratings.

### Do PLAYBULB or My smartLED have ads?

Neither PLAYBULB nor My smartLED shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLAYBULB or My smartLED?

PLAYBULB ships an update monthly, and My smartLED every 3 months. Most recently, PLAYBULB was updated on October 22, 2026 and My smartLED on October 26, 2026.

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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.*