# Philips Hue vs Magic Glasses

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Philips Hue at 85% against Magic Glasses's 39%. Philips Hue also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (118K vs 45). Magic Glasses's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Philips Hue sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Magic Glasses asks for nothing beyond the download.

Philips Hue holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philips Hue has 118K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Philips Hue's written reviews are positive against 39% of Magic Glasses's.

Philips Hue ships an update every 2 weeks, Magic Glasses every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Philips Hue | Magic Glasses |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (118K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-hue/id1055281310/reviews)** | [3.1 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-glasses/id1472330302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **118K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **85.3% of reviews** | 39.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 248 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Signify Netherlands B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/979064009) | [Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076063818) |

## What reviewers say

### Philips Hue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-hue/id1055281310)

Control and customize your smart lights and accessories from anywhere. Organize lights into rooms, set moods with pre-designed or custom scenes, and automate your lighting to fit your daily routine. Enhance home security with motion detection and real-time monitoring.

**Highlights:** Organize lights by rooms/zones, Remote light control, Hue scene gallery, Home security features, Natural light automation, Sync lights with media, Voice control integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Motion Aware Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Sync TV-app for LG (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Secure Basic for 1 camera | $3.99 | per month |
| Secure Basic for 2 cameras | $7.99 | per month |
| Secure Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Motion Aware Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Secure Basic for 1 camera | $39.99 | per year |
| Secure Basic for 2 cameras | $79.99 | per year |
| Secure Plus | $99.99 | per year |
| Sync TV-app for LG (Lifetime) | $129.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 💡 Flexible lighting control
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🎨 Vibrant and customizable colors
- 🔒 Secure remote access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues after updates
- 🔀 Confusing navigation and UI changes
- ⏱️ Slow performance and lag
- 🤯 Frustrating loss of key features
- 🤖 Incompatible with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Lights not responding to app commands
- Scenes and automations not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to log in or sync with account
- Erratic behavior after software updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to control lights individually in a room
- More dynamic and customizable lighting scenes
- Seamless integration between multiple Hue bridges
- Improved automation and scheduling options
- Restore removed timer and widget functionality


### Magic Glasses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-glasses/id1472330302)

This app allows you to control LED display screens, customizing text, effects, patterns, and even music synchronization. Create unique visual experiences with personalized graffiti and diverse playback options.

**Highlights:** Change display text, Customize display effects, Set pattern effects, Music rhythm synchronization, Custom graffiti creation, Diverse playing methods

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Amazing product
- 👍 Connects easily (sometimes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 DIY/Graffiti mode not working
- 🐛 Animation gallery previews removed
- 🐛 Glasses not working without charger

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Graffiti mode menu display incorrect
- Graffiti mode zooms in
- DIY broken on iPhone iOS 16
- App crashes on iOS 13/iPhone 11

**Requested features**

- Add custom animation creation
- Changeable colors
- Custom music for Rhythm mode
- Soundboard for quick changes
- Allow microphone to work with other apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Philips Hue free?

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

### Is Magic Glasses free?

Magic Glasses is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Philips Hue or Magic Glasses?

Philips Hue is rated higher. Philips Hue averages 4.7 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while Magic Glasses averages 3.1 from 45 ratings.

### Do Philips Hue or Magic Glasses have ads?

Neither Philips Hue nor Magic Glasses shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Philips Hue or Magic Glasses?

Philips Hue ships an update every 2 weeks, and Magic Glasses every 8 days. Most recently, Philips Hue was updated on November 4, 2026 and Magic Glasses on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*