# Thorlight for Philips Hue vs LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb

Thorlight for Philips Hue and LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Thorlight for Philips Hue's written reviews are positive against 20% of LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb's. Thorlight for Philips Hue also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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・Lamp・Bulb sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Thorlight for Philips Hue against 4.5 for LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thorlight for Philips Hue has 2.3K ratings behind it against 368, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Thorlight for Philips Hue's written reviews are positive against 20% of LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb's.

Thorlight for Philips Hue ships an update every 5 weeks, LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thorlight for Philips Hue | LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thorlight-for-philips-hue/id1019626823/reviews)** | [4.5 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controllerlampbulb/id6494988586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 368 |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 89 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Odin Brousseau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019626822) | [Vasile Olaru](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853513235) |

## 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・Lamp・Bulb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controllerlampbulb/id6494988586)

Effortlessly manage your smart LED lights with this app. Customize colors, brightness, and dynamic modes, and schedule lighting effects. Supports various LED types and offers real-time control via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** RGB/RGBW LED control, Real-time color/brightness adjustment, Customizable lighting scenes, Timer and scheduling, Group device control, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart LED Light Controller | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Create a personalized lighting | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Personalize your ambiance | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Lights Remote・Smart Bulb | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Lamp Remote・Smart Light | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Smart Light Controller | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart LED Light Controller | $14.99 | per month |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $19.99 | per month |
| Create a personalized lighting | $19.99 | per month |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $24.99 | per year |
| Smart LED Lighting Remote | $29.99 | per month |
| LED Smart Light Controller | $29.99 | per year |
| Personalize your ambiance | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart Light Remote Control | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Light Remote | $59.99 | per year |
| LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb | $9.99 | one-time |
| LED Light Remote・Smart Lamp | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Looks good
- 👍 Love your app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 App costs money
- 💰 $10 for a LED remote is too much
- 💰 $6 a week subscription is steep
- 💰 $312 a year subscription is too much
- 💰 Free app requires payment

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 App asks for permissions repeatedly
- 🐛 App doesn't recognize existing lamps
- 🐛 App claims no lamps are present
- 🐛 App crashes during tutorial
- 🐛 App sends fake password change emails

**Requested features**

- Allow selection from existing lamps instead of scanning Homekit code
- Provide clear indication of cost before download


## 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・Lamp・Bulb free?

LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thorlight for Philips Hue or LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb?

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・Lamp・Bulb averages 4.5 from 368 ratings.

### Do Thorlight for Philips Hue or LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb have ads?

Neither Thorlight for Philips Hue nor LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thorlight for Philips Hue or LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb?

Thorlight for Philips Hue ships an update every 5 weeks, and LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb every 2 months. Most recently, Thorlight for Philips Hue was updated on October 29, 2026 and LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb on October 30, 2026.

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