# LaMetric Time vs Cololight

The clearest difference is rating: LaMetric Time at 2.5 against Cololight's 1.8. LaMetric Time also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 10%). Cololight's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

LaMetric Time holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cololight has 200 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of LaMetric Time's written reviews are positive against 10% of Cololight's.

LaMetric Time ships an update every 6 weeks, Cololight every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LaMetric Time | Cololight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lametric-time/id987445829/reviews)** | [1.8 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cololight/id1382501135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **200** |
| Positive reviews | **43.2% of reviews** | 10.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Smart Atoms Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042231653) | [LifeSmart, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/795523747) |

## What reviewers say

### LaMetric Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lametric-time/id987445829)

Control and customize your smart clock with this official application.  Manage device settings, personalize clock faces, and extend functionality with community-developed mini-apps.  Stay informed with internet data and integrate with smart home devices.

**Highlights:** Device setup and management, Display and audio settings, Customizable clock faces, Community mini-app integration, Display scheduling and scrolling modes, Firmware updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cololight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cololight/id1382501135)

Control smart lighting devices to create vibrant color displays. Customize light shapes, adjust colors with presets or custom palettes, and set dynamic effects for a dynamic ambiance.

**Highlights:** Add and pair smart lights, Edit light shapes, Select and customize colors, Adjust dynamic lighting effects, Control light brightness

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lights work well
- 💡 Customizable effects
- 👍 Good product quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Firmware update problems
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App not opening/launching
- Inability to connect to WiFi
- Lights not responding to app commands
- Firmware update failures
- Unexpected device behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom color palettes
- More preset dynamic effects
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved app responsiveness
- Ability to save custom scenes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LaMetric Time free?

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

### Is Cololight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LaMetric Time or Cololight?

LaMetric Time is rated higher. LaMetric Time averages 2.5 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Cololight averages 1.8 from 200 ratings.

### Do LaMetric Time or Cololight have ads?

LaMetric Time shows ads; Cololight does not.

### Which is updated more often, LaMetric Time or Cololight?

LaMetric Time ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cololight every 5 weeks. Most recently, LaMetric Time was updated on October 9, 2026 and Cololight on October 14, 2026.

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