# iLight：Smart lights vs Magic

The clearest difference is rating: Magic at 2.3 against iLight：Smart lights's 2.0. Magic also leads on ratings volume (819 vs 58) and chart position (#173 vs unranked). iLight：Smart lights's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Magic holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 819 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of iLight：Smart lights's written reviews are positive against 30% of Magic's.

iLight：Smart lights ships an update every 6 weeks, Magic every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iLight：Smart lights | Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilightsmart-lights/id981433808/reviews) | **[2.3 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **819** |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | **29.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 103 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [涛 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/964433903) | [shenzhen ELK Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491353983) |

## What reviewers say

### iLight：Smart lights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilightsmart-lights/id981433808)

Control smart lights from your phone, adjusting brightness and color. Enjoy dynamic lighting effects, music synchronization, and shake-activated controls. Features include a sleep assistant and timed wake-up alarms with gradual light and sound changes.

**Highlights:** Mobile light control (on/off, brightness, color), 4 colorful light effects, Musical rhythm synchronization (local music, cloud resources), Shake controls for various settings, Sleep assistant with gradual fade-out, Timed wake-up with gradual fade-in

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable lighting
- 🎵 Music playback
- ✨ Innovative features
- 🔊 Good speaker quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashing
- ❌ Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 😠 Ads intrusive
- 🚫 App not working
- 📉 Unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps shutting off
- Bluetooth connection issues
- App crashes when playing music
- Light only blinks
- Cannot connect to Bluetooth

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch app
- Add desktop version
- Improve color switcher calibration
- Add Alexa/Google Home integration
- Make sound level selectable


### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Control your RGBIC LED strips with this app. Adjust brightness, colors, dynamic modes, and scenes. Sync lights to music, set timers, and customize pixel configurations for a personalized lighting experience.

**Highlights:** Color control, Dimming and grading, Dynamic modes and scenes, Music rhythm sync, Timer settings, Pixel and line sequence customization

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great product
- 👍 Lots of color options and effects
- 🎨 Decent app functionality
- 💡 Music sync feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🔌 Unreliable remote and app control
- 🎨 Limited color customization
- 🤔 Confusing UI and settings
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Colors not displaying correctly
- Lights not responding to app commands
- App crashing or not connecting
- Scheduled timers not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add holiday-themed color presets
- Allow custom color/pattern creation
- Improve music integration
- Add Siri/HomeKit support
- Provide better instructions and troubleshooting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iLight：Smart lights free?

iLight：Smart lights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iLight：Smart lights or Magic?

Magic is rated higher. iLight：Smart lights averages 2.0 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Magic averages 2.3 from 819 ratings.

### Do iLight：Smart lights or Magic have ads?

Neither iLight：Smart lights nor Magic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iLight：Smart lights or Magic?

iLight：Smart lights ships an update every 6 weeks, and Magic every 5 weeks. Most recently, iLight：Smart lights was updated on September 19, 2026 and Magic on September 25, 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.*