# SmartCONTROL WiFi vs Color Screen

The clearest difference is rating: SmartCONTROL WiFi at 4.5 against Color Screen's 2.0. SmartCONTROL WiFi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (422 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

SmartCONTROL WiFi holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartCONTROL WiFi has 422 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of SmartCONTROL WiFi's written reviews are positive against 33% of Color Screen's.

SmartCONTROL WiFi ships an update every 3 months, Color Screen every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartCONTROL WiFi | Color Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (422 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcontrol-wifi/id810201950/reviews)** | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-screenfrom-buttonclock/id6450460753/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **422** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **41.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 90 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AwoX](https://appshunter.io/developer/381302202) | [MINERVA K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597905460) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartCONTROL WiFi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcontrol-wifi/id810201950)

Manage your first-generation WiFi devices with this app. Create a free account to sync settings across devices and build a private, secure network. Your data is protected and used only to enhance your experience.

**Highlights:** First-generation WiFi product support, Sync settings across devices, Secure private network creation, Free account creation, Data protection and privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Easy setup and installation
- 💡 Good color shades and mood setting
- 💡 Long-lasting durability (outside for years)
- 👍 Simple app control
- 👍 Works well with standard light fittings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Setup issues (waiting forever)
- 🐛 Alexa integration problems
- 🐛 Lights don't link well in a room
- 🐛 App requires cloud account/online registration
- 🐛 Random and limited control of lights

**Reported bugs**

- Waiting for device forever during setup
- Will not connect to Alexa
- Override button only does 1 of the two
- Grouping no longer works
- Unable to verify account (no confirmation email sent)

**Requested features**

- iOS widgets
- Apple Watch apps
- Better security
- Integration of other brand bulbs
- Customize naming of favorite colors


### Color Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-screenfrom-buttonclock/id6450460753)

Create dynamic visual displays with customizable color sequences. Set colors to appear in a specific order, at timed intervals, or repeat a set number of times. Choose manual button control or automatic timed transitions for your color screens.

**Highlights:** Customizable color sequences, Timed color transitions, Manual button control, Automatic timed transitions, Repeat/loop function, Use for concerts and festivals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartCONTROL WiFi free?

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

### Is Color Screen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartCONTROL WiFi or Color Screen?

SmartCONTROL WiFi is rated higher. SmartCONTROL WiFi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 422 ratings, while Color Screen averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do SmartCONTROL WiFi or Color Screen have ads?

Color Screen shows ads; SmartCONTROL WiFi does not.

### Which is updated more often, SmartCONTROL WiFi or Color Screen?

SmartCONTROL WiFi ships an update every 3 months, and Color Screen every 6 months. Most recently, SmartCONTROL WiFi was updated on October 18, 2026 and Color Screen on October 18, 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.*