# iLightShow for Philips Hue — user reviews > 571 indexed App Store user reviews of iLightShow for Philips Hue by Nicolas Anjoran, rated 4.60/5 from 7,173 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilightshow-for-philips-hue/id1247273887/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilightshow-for-philips-hue/id1247273887.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5,710 · 4★ 676 · 3★ 328 · 2★ 110 · 1★ 349 ## What do users think of iLightShow for Philips Hue? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Amazing app - 🚀 Fantastic syncing with music - 👍 Great support from developer - 👍 Intuitive and easy to use - 👍 Customizable settings - 👍 Transforms home into a disco **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes or stops working - 🐛 Connectivity issues with Bluetooth - 💰 Subscription model/in-app purchases - 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection **Commonly reported bugs** - Lights not syncing properly with music - Audio analysis issues/delays - Compatibility problems with newer devices/iOS versions **Most requested features** - Support for more music services (YouTube, SoundCloud, etc.) - Background mode/ability to run app in background - Ability to save custom presets - Grouping/zoning of lights - Apple TV app version - More granular control over light effects ## Newest reviews (16 of 571) ### 4/5 — Change each light *2026-06-22, version 3.2.2* Everybody would appreciate if we could change colour of each light individually and also the speed of all the lights. But the automatic lights of the music is AWESOME!! Thank you 🤣🤣 ### 4/5 — Almost perfect *2026-06-16, version 3.2.2* This app is so responsive and immersive. Just waiting for Tidal or Qobuz support. ### 4/5 — Love this app *2026-05-30, version 3.2.2* Want more updates! ### 5/5 — So much fun for the family! *2026-03-08, version 3.1.15* I want to say thank you for the hard work you have put into developing these apps. I have recessed Hue lights in my living room and between the Apple Music and movie integrations, my kids and I are loving it. I have not experienced any syncing problems so the only feedback I have is… excellent work my friend. I like to contact people directly to extend my appreciation. Your passion does not go unnoticed. ### 5/5 — Only thing we found to replace Hue Switcher app *2026-03-06, version 3.1.15* Outstanding app but it’s annoying that we couldn’t create a group to control which lights we want included in the light show ### 5/5 — Fire *2026-03-01, version 3.1.15* I got lights and connected Spotify I LOVE THIS ### 5/5 — Just wow!!!! *2026-02-17, version 3.1.15* If you’re anything like me and love syncing your lights to music, this app is an absolute must-have. It already worked brilliantly with Philips Hue, and now with full LIFX support as well, it’s taken things to another level. The developer has also introduced movie and TV syncing, meaning you can get the full immersive experience without having to spend an extortionate amount on the official Philips Hue Sync Box. Honestly, it’s groundbreaking. It’s well worth the yearly subscription. Every party instantly feels elevated, and the atmosphere it creates carries through into the early hours effortlessly. The flexibility of the app lets you choose exactly how and when your lights react, whether it’s subtle ambience or full-on energy. I’ve been using this app for years, and the progress has been incredible. The developer clearly listens to users and consistently delivers meaningful improvements. If you’re using Philips Hue or LIFX, you really can’t go wrong with this app. ### 5/5 — ILighshow is clutch!!! *2026-02-09, version 3.1.15* Been using this app for years. Gets better and better. But mic feature has always been a bit spotty. But Super Bowl halftime with Bad Bunny demanded a quick light show on mic setting for the party and it absolutely delivered!!! Love it!! ### 5/5 — amazing design *2026-02-03, version 3.1.15* Use this app everyday and it makes the lights so much more worth it, whoever designed and engineered it did an amazing job. ### 5/5 — So rare to find something so genuinely good *2026-01-31, version 3.1.15* After downloading, immediately paying for, and loving this app, I then noticed just how involved the developer has been for the better part of a decade at gathering feedback and improving this app. I feel privileged to have arrived at the point this app has been developed so well. Having just put hue lights into my new house this is definitely going to be one of the most used apps for those nights where the party needs to carry on!! ### 5/5 — Great App *2026-01-30, version 3.1.15* Works seamlessly for me and better than the sync box I paid $400 for! ### 2/5 — Bugs much? *2026-01-27, version 3.1.15* Tiene muchos bugs para conectarse con airplay. Creo que cobran demasiado para la calidad. Por ése coste esperaría algo que funciona siempre y no cuando quiere. Muy decepcionado. ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2026-01-22, version 3.1.15* I’ve tried quite a bit of apps trying to get the most out the Philip hue light system. I got about 100 different fixtures and I gotta say since I downloaded this a few years back it was one of the best and still is the price is extremely reasonable and the improvement for consumer use is amazing and simple to get the mood or party going even alone put the headphone on and enjoy the show!! Like any other app is can have a bit of buggy stuff but still is amazing. I work in the film industry specializing in lights and it’s nice to come home and get this type of performance out of a consumer base app it’s mind blowing! I don’t get the same control I do in my work but trust me it’s so simple to use to have a home party or gathering or like me just to distress lol amazing and great guy the creator! Message him about a year and a half ago about a problem and answer to me with many helpful response thank you! Keep it up can’t wait for future improvement! Thank I hope yall enjoy it as much as I do even when it bugs out which is like 2/10 times that’s more that good enough thanks ### 5/5 — ***UPDATE 1/17/26*** Following suit *2026-01-18, version 3.1.15* Let me just start off by saying I absolutely love this app. It’s functionality and options are unmatched, it does exactly what you want and expect and often with more finesse and precision than you’re prepared for. I want to rate a five stars, I want to so bad! But I can’t. And I can’t because just like seemingly every other app developer, they have moved over to a subscription model for advanced features, and I could not be more disappointed. I am sick and tired of not getting to own anything anymore, but above that what if it just so happens that in a year, I don’t have $29.99 to renew my subscription for a year? Suddenly, all the functionality that I’ve enjoyed with the last year is just taken away from me? From a business perspective, I understand why it happened why they did it. But as a loyal user that’s recommended the app to everyone, We’ve just crossed over into a dark devastating time. I’m sure there is no going back from. ***UPDATE*** So a lifetime option was added and now I can give this app the 5 stars it deserved in the first place! Merci Nicolas ! Tu es incroyablement talentueux et j'ai hâte de soutenir les autres applications que tu développeras 😘 ### 5/5 — Perfection *2026-01-15, version 3.1.15* The music syncing is by far the most advanced and responsive I’ve tried. I just wish there was an app for Mac and windows desktop. ### 5/5 — Besser als Philips *2026-01-12, version 3.1.15* Hier wird geliefert, was Philips lange versprochen hat, aber nicht hinbekommen hat. Klasse Software ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Garbage *2026-07-19, version 3.2.2* App is definitely spotty works great sometimes and others disconnects while listening to music it’s frustrating. This was initial review fast forward a week later it disconnected from my bridge and will not reconnect also will not let me sign back into my purchased app no help from customer service either ### 1/5 — Mic input doesn’t work on iPad *2026-07-15, version 3.2.2* Mic input doesn’t work on iPad ### 1/5 — ILightshow no long working with my Lifx light bulbs *2026-07-08, version 3.2.2* It was once working but no longer recognizes my LIFX bulbs… do not know what I can do other than search for another similar app… ### 1/5 — Light show not working *2026-02-17, version 3.1.15* Hi, I downloaded the app and selected 10 of my 24 Phillips hue lights, activated Apple Music but nothing is happening. The timer on the trial has now ended so I can't tell if the app is any good or not. Are you able to help me? ### 1/5 — Needs work *2025-11-20, version 3.1.13* It’s a good POC, needs work ### 1/5 — It does ok *2025-09-29, version 3.1.10* It does the intended job… Sometimes. It hardly connects to the right light setup (you have to reconnect every time you open the app by pressing your hue button). If you can get it to work, the app must stay open and your phone on. The moment you exit the app, it’s starting the whole process over again of reconnecting the app to the bridge 🙄 ### 1/5 — 30 gbp *2025-07-28, version 3.1.8* On the advance fx setting can only use 50% or 25% or 1 of the lights for 30 pounds seems stupid yet on standard mode can use full effects. I’m considering asking for a full refund ### 1/5 — 30 gbp *2025-07-10, version 3.1.6* On the advance fx setting can only use 50% or 25% or 1 of the lights for 30 pounds seems stupid yet on standard mode can use full effects. I’m considering asking for a full refund ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2024-12-27, version 3.1.5* Didn’t work, manual strobe responded once. UX/UI is weak. Worst is it doesn’t allow you to unsubscribe or delink accounts. Paid for the premium/advanced, I can use the feature (that doesn’t work), but when I click on subscriptions it says I have none! ### 1/5 — Less features than Android version *2024-12-25, version 3.1.5* Literally bought LIFX bulbs because I heard this app lets them sync to YouTube music. Even advertises it does on the Android version’s description of this app - but I guess anyone with Apple is just screwed over from being able to sync with YouTube music. Unless you guys get YouTube music as an option on here y’all can kiss away my pro features payment. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing Light App *2026-07-27, version 3.2.3* So many options and what this app can do, it’s really awesome . Thank you I Light Show for taking music even further greater than what it already is ! ### 5/5 — Amazing Light Show App *2026-06-14, version 3.2.2* Easy and a very intuitive app to create an amazing light show at home with very little effort. ### 5/5 — Dope *2026-05-16, version 3.2.1* One of the best light show apps. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-05-15, version 3.2.1* If you want your Phillips hue lights to sync to your music seamlessly this is the app ### 5/5 — Une expérience lumineuse totalement addictive *2026-05-07* Application excellente. La synchronisation musicale est précise et fluide, sans latence perceptible, et les effets automatiques sont particulièrement réussis. Tout fonctionne simplement, avec un rendu très immersif et une grande stabilité. Une application clairement au-dessus de la moyenne dans cette catégorie. 5 étoiles méritées. ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-05-06, version 3.2.0* Best app for my Hue lights. Syncs so much better and can do a light show across multiple bridges! ### 5/5 — So good, so worth it. *2026-04-26, version 3.2.0* Works faultlessly so far, great fun, clearly with a lot of thought of how it works. ### 5/5 — Must have *2026-04-21, version 3.2.0* App works easily ### 5/5 — Great light sync *2026-03-29, version 3.2.0* I'm a developer myself. An app like this would have taken me a week to perfect even in the AI era, so I am happy to pay the lifetime fee but I hope that you continue to try to innovate in this lighting sync because now I am relying on your app for my lights music sync. For instance, adding YouTube and YouTube music support is really needed ### 5/5 — Brilliant Home Disco App *2026-03-16, version 3.2.0* The standard version is good but FX+ is another level and keeps itself synchronised perfectly to whatever music is playing through your streaming service. Can’t rate highly enough for the money. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*