# Thorlight for Philips Hue vs Led Light Controller Home App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thorlight for Philips Hue at 69% against Led Light Controller Home App's 5%. Thorlight for Philips Hue also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Led Light Controller Home App's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#99 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thorlight for Philips Hue sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Led Light Controller Home App sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thorlight for Philips Hue holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Led Light Controller Home App has 11K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Thorlight for Philips Hue's written reviews are positive against 5% of Led Light Controller Home App's.

Thorlight for Philips Hue ships an update every 5 weeks, Led Light Controller Home App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thorlight for Philips Hue | Led Light Controller Home App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thorlight-for-philips-hue/id1019626823/reviews)** | [4.1 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-home-app/id1670269554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 5.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#99** |
| Size | 89 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Odin Brousseau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019626822) | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) |

## What reviewers say

### Thorlight for Philips Hue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thorlight-for-philips-hue/id1019626823)

Control and animate multiple smart light brands, including Philips Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf, and Yeelight. Create stunning visual effects with position-aware animations and enjoy features like music synchronization and automation.

**Highlights:** Position-aware smart light animations, Support for Philips Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf, Yeelight, Music and sound-enhanced animations, Sequencer for animation automation, Today Widget and Apple Watch integration, Reliable alarms and timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thorlight - Sky | $2.99 | one-time |
| Thorlight - Flow | $3.99 | one-time |
| Thorlight - Ambiance | $3.99 | one-time |
| Thorlight - Party | $3.99 | one-time |
| Thorlight - Lounge | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best Hue app
- 🎨 Incredible lighting effects
- 🔧 Highly customizable
- 💡 Powerful features
- ⚡ Responsive and fast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📚 Steep learning curve
- 🔌 Drains battery when running
- 🤔 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections from Hue bridge
- Purchased animations not working as expected
- Lights not responding correctly to app commands
- App crashes when trying to use certain features

**Requested features**

- Music sync capabilities
- Easier light grouping and configuration
- More detailed instructions and tutorials
- Ability to transfer purchased content to other devices
- Improved compatibility with newer Hue bridges


### Led Light Controller Home App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-home-app/id1670269554)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control smart LED lights from various brands in one app. Group lights by room, adjust brightness, sync with music, and choose from pre-set or custom scenes with millions of color options. Compatible with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth bulbs, lightstrips, and lamps.

**Highlights:** Universal brand compatibility, Group lights by area, Sync lights with music, 150+ pre-designed scenes, Create custom scenes, 16 million color options, Dimming and on/off control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Half-year Premium | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Premium | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient control of lights
- 💡 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full functionality
- 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and glitchy performance
- 💰 Overpriced subscription fees
- 📵 Limited free version with no real functionality
- 🤔 Misleading advertising and false claims

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect lights without subscription
- Subscription issues and failed renewals
- Incompatibility with certain light models

**Requested features**

- Free version with basic light control features
- Option to purchase a one-time license instead of subscription
- Better integration with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thorlight for Philips Hue free?

Thorlight for Philips Hue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Led Light Controller Home App free?

Led Light Controller Home App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thorlight for Philips Hue or Led Light Controller Home App?

Thorlight for Philips Hue is rated higher. Thorlight for Philips Hue averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Led Light Controller Home App averages 4.1 from 11K ratings.

### Do Thorlight for Philips Hue or Led Light Controller Home App have ads?

Led Light Controller Home App shows ads; Thorlight for Philips Hue does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thorlight for Philips Hue or Led Light Controller Home App?

Thorlight for Philips Hue ships an update every 5 weeks, and Led Light Controller Home App fortnightly. Most recently, Thorlight for Philips Hue was updated on October 29, 2026 and Led Light Controller Home App on October 30, 2026.

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