DeSmart vs Musical Lighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DeSmart
Control smart music lights and desk lamps via Bluetooth. Adjust brightness, color, and activate music or sleep modes. Compatible with specific RGB and audio sound bulbs.
- Bluetooth music light control
- Brightness and color adjustment
- Music synchronization mode
- Sleep timer function
- Camera color matching mode
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DeSmart: An App for smart music lights(based on the Bluetooth protocol). Support the product model: Smart RGB and Audio sound Bulbs DT01, Desk Lamp DT01 Application: 1 Bluetooth connection: iPhone/iPad to open the settings - > Bluetooth > turn on Bluetooth, Bluetooth device connectivity (DESMART-LAMP/DESMART-BULB)". 2 open DeSmart App. 3 If the equipment can not be controlled, please proceed with the following: Settings -> General -> Accessibility -> Mono Audio and turn it off. Product functions: 1 music player (music list, music play). 2 light adjustment (brightness, color adjustment, turn on/off). 3 music mode (according to the changes of light music, only for RGB products). 4 sleep mode (light dimmed until being off within the setted time). 5 camera mode (light changes according to color picked by camera, only for RGB products). Applicable models: IPhone4, iPhone4S, iPhone5/5C/5S, iPhone6/6plus IOS system version: Above IOS7.0 version.
Musical Lighting
This app synchronizes your device's flashlight with music or ambient sound, dynamically adjusting brightness to match rhythm and volume. It offers a unique light and shadow experience for parties, outdoor events, or any situation requiring custom lighting.
- Music and sound rhythm detection
- Automatic flashlight brightness adjustment
- Personalized light and shadow effects
- Vibration feedback for control
- Manual brightness slider
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Experience the perfect combination of music and flashlight brightness with this innovative app. The app detects the rhythm and volume of music or sound in the environment and automatically adjusts the flashlight’s brightness, creating unique lighting effects. Whether at a party, outdoor activity, or special lighting situations, this app provides a personalized light and shadow experience. Simply slide to control the brightness and enjoy multiple vibration feedback options for better control while adjusting the brightness. Download now and discover a whole new way to use your flashlight!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Musical Lighting at 5.0 against DeSmart's 2.6. Musical Lighting also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). DeSmart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Musical Lighting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DeSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.
Musical Lighting holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeSmart has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DeSmart ships an update every 3 weeks, Musical Lighting every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DeSmart | Musical Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 健成 李 | 星 魏 |
Customer experience
DeSmart
Musical Lighting
In-app purchases
DeSmart
No in-app purchases
Musical Lighting
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