Comparison

AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights vs Led Light Controller LedRemote

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

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About

AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights

Transform your Philips Hue lights into dynamic, magical scenes. Experience curated color sequences and animations that create specific ambiances, from romantic to breathtaking.

Highlights
  • Dynamic light scenes
  • Hand-crafted color sequences
  • Artist-sourced color palettes
  • Proprietary animation software
  • Growing lighting library
  • Customizable ambiance
Features
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Turn your Hue lights into magical dynamic light scenes with Ambee. Transfer yourself to romantic Paris or get overflown by the colors and dynamics of Northern Lights. • 1 WHY AMBEE? Ambee invented Dynamic Light Scenes for Philips Hue in 2013 back then known as Goldee. Carefully chosen colors, hues, shades, duration, transitions that change the colors of your bulbs and coordinate well together are hand-crafted for you. • 2 WHAT ARE COLORFUL DYNAMIC LIGHT SCENES? It is a sequence of hand-crafted colors, shades at different brightness levels that move/dance/change in time to create a specific ambiance. • 3 WHAT'S THE SECRET SAUCE TO A DYNAMIC SCENE? We start with artist-sourced photos as our palette and then create a scenario for each scene. We have invented and created proprietary software for the Light Animations created by Philips Hue lights. The Lighting Library has been growing since it was introduced. • 4 HOW USERS DESCRIBE AMBEE #easy-to-use #simple #relaxing #inspiring #modern #stylish #vibrant #cozy #cusomizable #magical #powerful #surprising #handy #seamless Enjoy your new home! Tomas Baran CEO & Founder of Ambee P.S. Many thanks to all Ambee fans and supporters! Join us on social to stay updated: Twitter: @AmbeeApp Facebook: fb.com/AmbeeApp *Philips hue bridge required to run this app ---------------------------------------------------------- Ambee comes with In-App-Purchases. You may purchase an ​auto-renewing subscription. WEEKLY SUBSCRIPTION • $1.99 (1.99€, £1.79) SUBSCRIPTION MONTHLY: • $3.99 (3.99€, £3.49) SUBSCRIPTION YEARLY: • $24.99 (26.99€, £22.49) • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • Privacy policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/872884 • Terms of Use: https://ambee.app/tou.html

About

Led Light Controller LedRemote

Control a wide range of smart LED lights from various brands with this universal remote. Automate lighting, sync with music and themes, and enhance your smart home experience. Supports Matter and HomeKit for secure and fast connections.

Highlights
  • Universal LED light control
  • Smart home lighting automation
  • Music and theme synchronization
  • Matter and HomeKit support
  • Color and brightness adjustment
  • Light bulb management by location
Features
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Connect and control all your smart LED ligh Philips Hue, CYNC, LIFX, WiZ, Nanoleaf, Feit Electric, Tuya, TP-Link Kasa, Wyze, Sengled, and many more! Upgrade your LED light connection to Matter for a more secure and faster experience! KEY FEATURES: UNIVERSAL LED LIGHT CONTROLLER & REMOTE >>> Compatible with: Philips Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf, Feit Electric, Kasa TP-Link, Tuya, Merkury, Monster, Linkind, Aidot, Wyze, Sengled, Daybetter, Merkury, Geeni, Cree Lighting, Vibe, Addlon, Ksipze, Nexillumi, Tenmiro and many more >>> Remote control multiple LED lights, Smart bulbs, RGB strip lights, music bulbs >>> Manage light bulb by locations (living room, bedroom, library, outdoor, etc.) >>> Set up unlimited automations >>> Control smart light brightness & colors CREATE LIGHT AUTOMATIONS >>> Set up customizable automations around your living and entertainment >>> Easily select preset automations or customize your own >>> Preset automations include wake-up, party, movie, reading and many more SYNC SMART LED LIGHT BULBS WITH MUSIC >>> Support various music including Spotify, Youtube and Apple Music >>> Change light effects with song mood or tempo >>> Play popular music genres Party vibe Classic Disco Motivation/Cheerful Mediation Relaxation Soft/Chill SYNC SMART LED LIGHT BULBS WITH THEMES >>> 100+ light scenes Holidays Nature Sport Movies Party vibe Color burst Sleep/Relax >>> Create your own theme with photo color extraction SUPPORTS MATTER & HOMEKIT >>> Easily connect lights via Matter for faster, more secure performance. >>> Works seamlessly with Apple HomeKit—control lights using the Home app or Siri. >>> Compatible with Matter-enabled brands like Philips Hue, Nanoleaf, TP-Link Kasa, Tuya, and more. PREMIUM PLANS: >>> Weekly subscription: $8.99 (BEST VALUE) >>> Yearly subscription: $49.99 Occasional free trials may apply. Product, logos and brand names are for identification purpose only and do not indicate endorsement of or affiliation with our application. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost depends on the selected plan. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: hhttps://kainsuite.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://kainsuite.com/terms

Screenshots

AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights4 screens
Led Light Controller LedRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights at 4.6 against Led Light Controller LedRemote's 3.9. AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 7%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Led Light Controller LedRemote's advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 966) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases 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. AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Led Light Controller LedRemote sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Led Light Controller LedRemote has 60K ratings behind it against 966, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights's written reviews are positive against 7% of Led Light Controller LedRemote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights ships an update fortnightly, Led Light Controller LedRemote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights versus Led Light Controller LedRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAMBEE for Philips Hue LightsLed Light Controller LedRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (966 ratings) — better3.9 (60K ratings)
Positive reviews49.3% of reviews — better7.2% of reviews
Number of ratings96660K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#160 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB244 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmbee, s.r.o.Kain Suite Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights

All ratings966 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive49.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative41.3%

Led Light Controller LedRemote

All ratings60,209 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative23.7%
Written reviews486 reviews
Positive7.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative91.8%

User reviews

AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights

From 966 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Excellent animations and color palettes
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Transforms Hue lights in a beautiful way
  • 🤝 Responsive and helpful developer support

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
  • 🔋 High battery drain on mobile devices
  • 🐛 Occasional freezing and timeout issues
  • 🔒 Requires account registration to access full features

Led Light Controller LedRemote

From 60K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤖 Works with multiple light brands
  • 👍 Comprehensive light control features

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription required
  • 🚫 Unable to use app without paying
  • 🤯 Confusing and misleading setup process
  • 🤬 Poor customer support and refund policy
  • 🙅‍♀️ Doesn't work as advertised

Bugs and requests

AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Losing purchased content after reinstalling the app
  • Incompatibility with newer Hue Bridge models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow control of individual room/zone lighting
  • Add option to adjust animation speed and brightness
  • Integrate with voice assistants like Siri or Alexa
  • Provide more free scene samples before paid purchase

Led Light Controller LedRemote

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Connectivity issues with smart lights
  • Unreliable scheduling and automation features

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free trial period to test app functionality
  • Transparent pricing and subscription model
  • Improved setup and onboarding experience

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights

Subscriptions4
  • Ambee Weekly Subscription$1.497 Days
  • Ambee Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Ambee Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
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  • Ambee Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • 6 credits$5.99
  • 10 credits$5.99
  • 12 credits$9.99
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  • 20 credits$9.99
  • 26 credits$19.99
  • 50 credits$19.99
14 purchases

Led Light Controller LedRemote

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium$6.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • LED Light Controller Premium3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Weekly$8.997 Days
  • LED Light Controller Monthly$12.991 Month
  • LED Light Controller 6 Months$29.996 Months
  • LED Light Controller 3 Months$29.993 Months
  • LED Light Controller 6 months$39.996 Months
  • LED Light Controller Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Special Offer1 Year trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$39.99
  • LED Light Controller Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights free?
AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Led Light Controller LedRemote free?
Led Light Controller LedRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights or Led Light Controller LedRemote?
AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights is rated higher. AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights averages 4.6 out of 5 from 966 ratings, while Led Light Controller LedRemote averages 3.9 from 60K ratings.
Do AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights or Led Light Controller LedRemote have ads?
Led Light Controller LedRemote shows ads; AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights does not.
Which is updated more often, AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights or Led Light Controller LedRemote?
AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights ships an update fortnightly, and Led Light Controller LedRemote every 6 weeks. Most recently, AMBEE for Philips Hue Lights was updated on September 19, 2026 and Led Light Controller LedRemote on September 24, 2026.

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