Comparison

Sengled Boost vs SYLVANIA Smart WiFi

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

Head to head
About

Sengled Boost

Extend your home's Wi-Fi coverage with smart LED bulbs that also provide illumination. Each connected bulb boosts your internet signal, eliminating dead zones and allowing for seamless streaming and browsing throughout your house. Control your Wi-Fi setup and lighting through a dedicated mobile app.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi range extension
  • High-efficiency LED lighting
  • Dimmable light control
  • Eliminates internet dead zones
  • Mobile app for setup and control
  • Available in multiple bulb types
Features
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Sengled Boost: LED + Wi-Fi Repeater Say goodbye to internet black zones in your home with the ingenious Sengled Boost. With each bulb you connect, the range of your Wi-Fi is increased. More bulbs means more places to enjoy your content without worrying about slower speeds. And don‘t forget, they are great at illumination too. Boost gives you Wi-Fi where you want it, combined with high-efficiency, dimmable LED light. End Internet dead zones for good, as each bulb you connect increases the range of your Wi-Fi. Enjoy your shows, movies and music from almost anywhere in your home — along with an iOS app for Wi-Fi setup and lighting control to keep your spaces bright. Available in A60/19, BR30, and PAR38 bulb types.

About

SYLVANIA Smart WiFi

Control your smart lighting devices remotely. Organize lights by room, customize colors and brightness, and set schedules. Integrate with voice assistants for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Quick device setup
  • Organize devices by groups/rooms
  • Remote control from anywhere
  • Voice control with Alexa/Google Assistant
  • Dynamic color presets and custom effects
  • Music sync lighting
  • Bio-Adaptive Lighting mode
  • Vacation Mode
  • Create automations and schedules
  • Share device controls
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Manage your SYLVANIA Smart WiFi devices with SYLVANIA Smart WiFi App. • Quick and Easy Setup – connect new devices in seconds. • Organize your devices by groups and rooms to control them with a simple touch. • Control your devices from anywhere – turn on/off, customize the brightness and color to match your mood, an occasion, or the time of day. You can use the app to control your devices wherever you have an internet connection. • Voice control – use Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant smart speaker to control your devices with just your voice. It’s as easy as, “Alexa, turn the lights to red,” or say, “Hey Google, dim the lights to 50%.” • Use default dynamic presets of color effects or customize your own. • Sync your compatible color lights to the sound of your music and have a party. • Regulate your circadian rhythm with Bio-Adaptive Lighting mode with compatible lighting devices. You can use the default setting or customize your own setting. The light will automatically change color and brightness based on the time of day. • When away from home, use the Vacation Mode to fool burglars. • Create automations to simplify your life. Never return home to a dark house. Set timer to turn on the lights to wake you up in the morning. You can even use it to indicate the weather – for example turning the light to blue if it’s raining outside. • Share controls with friends and family. Rethink, reimagine, and relive your home experience with SYLVANIA SMART+ devices. For more information about SYLVANIA SMART WiFi products, visit https://shop.ledvanceus.com

Screenshots

Sengled Boost4 screens
SYLVANIA Smart WiFi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SYLVANIA Smart WiFi at 4.6 against Sengled Boost's 3.2. SYLVANIA Smart WiFi also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 9). Sengled Boost's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SYLVANIA Smart WiFi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SYLVANIA Smart WiFi has 7.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Sengled Boost's written reviews are positive against 25% of SYLVANIA Smart WiFi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sengled Boost versus SYLVANIA Smart WiFi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSengled BoostSYLVANIA Smart WiFi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (9 ratings)4.6 (7.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.2% of reviews24.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings97.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB220 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSengled Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.LEDVANCE LLC

Customer experience

Sengled Boost

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative78.3%

SYLVANIA Smart WiFi

All ratings7,374 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive24.5%
Neutral14.2%
Negative61.3%

Bugs and requests

Sengled Boost

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SYLVANIA Smart WiFi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Lights randomly turning on/off
  • Schedules and timers not working as expected
  • Inability to delete groups of devices
  • Bioadaptive lighting feature not functioning

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved scheduling and automation features
  • Better group/room management
  • More granular color and brightness controls
  • Integration with other smart home platforms

In-app purchases

None

Sengled Boost

No in-app purchases

None

SYLVANIA Smart WiFi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sengled Boost free?
Sengled Boost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SYLVANIA Smart WiFi free?
SYLVANIA Smart WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sengled Boost or SYLVANIA Smart WiFi?
SYLVANIA Smart WiFi is rated higher. Sengled Boost averages 3.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SYLVANIA Smart WiFi averages 4.6 from 7.4K ratings.
Do Sengled Boost or SYLVANIA Smart WiFi have ads?
Neither Sengled Boost nor SYLVANIA Smart WiFi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sengled Boost or SYLVANIA Smart WiFi?
Sengled Boost ships an update every 2 months, and SYLVANIA Smart WiFi every 2 months. Most recently, Sengled Boost was updated on November 1, 2026 and SYLVANIA Smart WiFi on November 3, 2026.

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