# Light DJ Entertainment Effects vs Led Light Controller Home App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Led Light Controller Home App at free with in-app purchases against Light DJ Entertainment Effects's subscription. Led Light Controller Home App also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (11K vs 759). Light DJ Entertainment Effects's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (26% vs 5%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light DJ Entertainment Effects sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Led Light Controller Home App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Led Light Controller Home App holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Led Light Controller Home App has 11K ratings behind it against 759, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Light DJ Entertainment Effects's written reviews are positive against 5% of Led Light Controller Home App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Light DJ Entertainment Effects ships an update monthly, Led Light Controller Home App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light DJ Entertainment Effects | Led Light Controller Home App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (759 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-dj-entertainment-effects/id1026353238/reviews) | **[4.1 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-home-app/id1670269554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 759 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **26.4% of reviews** | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 107 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/921394788) | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) |

## What reviewers say

### Light DJ Entertainment Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-dj-entertainment-effects/id1026353238)

Control smart lighting for immersive entertainment experiences. Sync lights with music, create custom effects, and personalize your ambiance for parties, home listening, or professional productions.

**Highlights:** Music visualizer, Beat-synced effects, Hue Entertainment support, Custom effect maker, DJ precision tempo controls, iPad controller design

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly All-Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly All-Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Upgrade (Non-Subscription) | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 Awesome effects
- 👍 Customizable lights
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Disconnection issues
- 🔋 High subscription cost
- 🔒 Subscription-locked features
- 🔒 Deceptive billing practices

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Led Light Controller Home App

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

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #183 Top Free · 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Half-year Premium | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | 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 Light DJ Entertainment Effects free?

Light DJ Entertainment Effects 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, Light DJ Entertainment Effects or Led Light Controller Home App?

Led Light Controller Home App is rated higher. Light DJ Entertainment Effects averages 3.8 out of 5 from 759 ratings, while Led Light Controller Home App averages 4.1 from 11K ratings.

### Do Light DJ Entertainment Effects or Led Light Controller Home App have ads?

Led Light Controller Home App shows ads; Light DJ Entertainment Effects does not.

### Which is updated more often, Light DJ Entertainment Effects or Led Light Controller Home App?

Light DJ Entertainment Effects ships an update monthly, and Led Light Controller Home App fortnightly. Most recently, Light DJ Entertainment Effects was updated on November 1, 2026 and Led Light Controller Home App on November 4, 2026.

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