# Yeelight Classic vs MathBell

The clearest difference is rating: MathBell at 3.0 against Yeelight Classic's 2.3. MathBell also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Yeelight Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (351 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MathBell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Yeelight Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

MathBell holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yeelight Classic has 351 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Yeelight Classic ships an update every 2 months, MathBell every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yeelight Classic | MathBell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (351 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yeelight-classic/id977125608/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathbell-math-alarm-clock/id6818749420/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **351** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 165 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qingdao Yeelink Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/583263850) | [Tien Dat Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896097777) |

## What reviewers say

### Yeelight Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yeelight-classic/id977125608)

Control a wide range of Yeelight smart home devices, including bulbs, strips, and lamps. Manage your lighting and fan lights remotely for a connected home experience.

**Highlights:** Control smart bulbs, Manage smart strips, Operate ceiling lights, Control fan lights, Use table lamps

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌟 Great product
- 🔥 Excellent app
- 🌟 Awesome lights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🔍 Difficult to set up
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🔌 Unreliable connection
- ⚠️ Frequent crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Devices not showing up
- Scenes not saving
- Frequent log-outs
- Inability to select Wi-Fi network
- Incompatibility with new iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better HomeKit integration
- Improved scheduling options
- Sunrise/sunset triggers
- Siri/Alexa integration


### MathBell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathbell-math-alarm-clock/id6818749420)

This app uses math puzzles to ensure you wake up. Solve arithmetic, missing numbers, or running totals to silence your alarm. It offers follow-up alerts and a wake-up check to keep you alert.

**Highlights:** Math puzzles to stop alarms, Multiple puzzle types and difficulties, Follow-up alarms until solved, Limited snooze functionality, Customizable alarm repeats, Home and Lock Screen widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MathBell Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| MathBell Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| MathBell Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yeelight Classic free?

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

### Is MathBell free?

MathBell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yeelight Classic or MathBell?

MathBell is rated higher. Yeelight Classic averages 2.3 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while MathBell averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Yeelight Classic or MathBell have ads?

Neither Yeelight Classic nor MathBell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yeelight Classic or MathBell?

Yeelight Classic ships an update every 2 months, and MathBell every 4 days. Most recently, Yeelight Classic was updated on November 1, 2026 and MathBell on November 9, 2026.

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