Twinkly Strings vs Rirool 33FT LED Christmas String Lights

Buy Twinkly Strings if you want app-mapped, individually addressable LEDs with music sync, custom effects and Alexa or Google control. Buy the Rirool set if you want a simple plug-in strand with a remote, several modes and a timer for a tree, window or patio. Twinkly is the more capable and better-built system, and its 4.8 rating from a small pool of owners is positive. Rirool is the easier, no-app option, but its listing mixes 100-LED and 200-LED figures, so check the strand you receive.

• Choose the Twinkly Strings if you want per-LED effects, music sync and app or voice control, and you will take a few minutes to map the lights.
• Choose the Rirool if you want a plain plug-in strand with a handheld remote, preset modes and a timer, and no app setup.