Comparison

Light DJ Entertainment Effects vs blüüm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Light DJ Entertainment Effects

Control smart lights from Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf to create dynamic visual experiences synced with music. Customize over 100 effects or build your own, ideal for parties, home entertainment, or professional productions.

Highlights
  • Music visualizer
  • Beat-synced effects
  • Hue Entertainment integration
  • Customizable effects maker
  • DJ precision tempo controls
  • iPad DJ controller design
Features
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Connect to Philips Hue Entertainment, LIFX, and Nanoleaf Light Panels and take command of your music & entertainment lighting needs. Customize one of over 100+ lighting effects using the app's 3 unique light controllers, or create your own custom effects. Light DJ has been used in lots of creative applications, including special effects for home DJs, house parties, stage & video productions, holiday decorations, mood lighting for bars & restaurants, haunted houses, or just to create the ultimate music listening experience in your living room. Light DJ is the #1 app for configurable entertainment effects for smart lighting. MUSIC VISUALIZER: Create the ultimate music listening experience. The app listens to your music and changes the effects based on the mood of the song. Lights get active during intense parts of a song and flowy with softer melodies and magically change colors at just the right moment. Special controls for Nanoleaf allow you to control rotation and fill angle to match your Aurora or Canvas panel orientation. BEAT-SYNCED EFFECTS: Use the Super SceneMaker controller for looping effects that sync to the beat of your music. Each of the 100+ effects can be customized with your favorite colors. Play and mix local audio tracks into your playlists and sheets or select one from Apple Music. HUE ENTERTAINMENT: Using a Hue Entertainment area you'll enjoy higher quality effects; all of Light DJ's effects respond faster and with better sync. Send waves of color across your room with the updated Groove Wave effect, or strobe faster with the Matrix controller. EFFECT MAKER: Create your own looping special effects with our powerful Effects Maker. Share your custom-made effects & sheets using AirDrop. IPAD VERSION: A DJ controller-inspired design for ultimate live-performance lighting control. Configurable sheets allow you to setup your effects and colors in advance, and the push-button interface lets making rapid changes easy. STUFF FOR DJs: Precision tempo controls allows you to sync the lights with your set. Optional automatic beat detection using your device's built-in microphone. Also supports Ableton Link and MIDI Clock Sync for syncing tempo across devices, and MIDI Program Change or Control Change codes for controlling effects. Light DJ offers monthly and yearly subscription options. Each subscription includes: -Full use of all of the app's controllers and effects -Universal access & cloud sync -Continual updates to support new hardware and features -Direct email technical support (I respond to every email!) -For more details see lightdjapp.com/blog Visit lightdjapp.com for support and previews. This app requires hardware from one of these vendors: - Philips Hue: meethue.com - LIFX: lifx.com - Nanoleaf lights and panels (Shapes, Canvas, Lines, Elements, Blocks, Skylight, EXPO Cases, Aurora, A19 bulbs, LED strips, multicolor floor lamp, outdoor permanent and string lights, and holiday lights): nanoleaf.me Your purchase will be applied to your iTunes account at the end of the trial. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: Subscription includes full access to the app including cloud backup & sync, periodic feature updates, and new light hardware support. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://lightdjapp.com/terms ------------------------------ Hi, I’m Kevin, the creator of Light DJ. I want everyone to have an incredible light show experience! If you’re having trouble connecting to your lights, don’t hesitate to email me at kevin@nrthrnlights.com. I’m here to help and always working to make Light DJ the best it can be.

About

blüüm

Control the Bluum Flower Crown with this official app. Customize colors, sound, and motion reactivity to create unique visual experiences. Keep your crown updated with the latest features.

Highlights
  • Customize sound reactivity
  • Customize motion reactivity
  • Create custom color palettes
  • Mix effects and colors
  • Update flower crown firmware
Features
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The official Bluum Life Controller for iOS. Unlock the full beauty and features of the Bluum Flower Crown and control the color and reactivity of your flower crown. Allows you to: * Customize sound and motion reactivity * Create custom color palettes * Mix and match effects and colors * Update the crown to the latest and greatest

Screenshots

Light DJ Entertainment Effects4 screens
blüüm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: blüüm at 100% against Light DJ Entertainment Effects's 27%. blüüm also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Light DJ Entertainment Effects's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (759 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Light DJ Entertainment Effects sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. blüüm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

blüüm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light DJ Entertainment Effects has 759 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Light DJ Entertainment Effects's written reviews are positive against 100% of blüüm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Light DJ Entertainment Effects ships an update every 3 weeks, blüüm every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Light DJ Entertainment Effects versus blüüm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight DJ Entertainment Effectsblüüm
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (759 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings759 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNRTHRNLIGHTS, LLCBluum Life LLC

Customer experience

Light DJ Entertainment Effects

All ratings759 ratings
Positive67.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive26.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative64.4%

blüüm

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Light DJ Entertainment Effects

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes and stops working
  • Inability to connect to Hue/LIFX lights
  • Subscription issues and failed payments

Requested features

4 requests
  • Background playback support
  • More lighting effects and patterns
  • Ability to save and share custom effects
  • Integration with more smart home platforms

blüüm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Light DJ Entertainment Effects

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly All-Access7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly All-Access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade (Non-Subscription)$119.99
None

blüüm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light DJ Entertainment Effects free?
Light DJ Entertainment Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is blüüm free?
blüüm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Light DJ Entertainment Effects or blüüm?
blüüm is rated higher. Light DJ Entertainment Effects averages 3.8 out of 5 from 759 ratings, while blüüm averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Light DJ Entertainment Effects or blüüm have ads?
Neither Light DJ Entertainment Effects nor blüüm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Light DJ Entertainment Effects or blüüm?
Light DJ Entertainment Effects ships an update every 3 weeks, and blüüm every 11 months. Most recently, Light DJ Entertainment Effects was updated on November 9, 2026 and blüüm on November 3, 2026.

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