# DeSmart vs Musical Lighting

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeSmart | Musical Lighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desmart/id989067524/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musical-lighting/id6737433630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [健成 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055522601) | [星 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766416697) |

## What reviewers say

### DeSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desmart/id989067524)

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.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth music light control, Brightness and color adjustment, Music synchronization mode, Sleep timer function, Camera color matching mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Musical Lighting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musical-lighting/id6737433630)

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.

**Highlights:** Music and sound rhythm detection, Automatic flashlight brightness adjustment, Personalized light and shadow effects, Vibration feedback for control, Manual brightness slider

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mode Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DeSmart free?

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

### Is Musical Lighting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DeSmart or Musical Lighting?

Musical Lighting is rated higher. DeSmart averages 2.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Musical Lighting averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DeSmart or Musical Lighting have ads?

Neither DeSmart nor Musical Lighting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DeSmart or Musical Lighting?

DeSmart ships an update every 3 weeks, and Musical Lighting every 2 days. Most recently, DeSmart was updated on October 24, 2026 and Musical Lighting on October 22, 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.*