# Philips Hue vs Led Light Controller Home App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Philips Hue at 85% against Led Light Controller Home App's 6%. Philips Hue also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Led Light Controller Home App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Philips Hue sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Led Light Controller Home App sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Philips Hue holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philips Hue has 115K ratings behind it against 11K, 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 6% of Led Light Controller Home App's.

Philips Hue ships an update every 2 weeks, Led Light Controller Home App fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Philips Hue | Led Light Controller Home App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (115K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-hue/id1055281310/reviews)** | [4.1 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-home-app/id1670269554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **115K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | **84.8% of reviews** | 5.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #186 | **#104** |
| Size | 248 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Signify Netherlands B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/979064009) | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) |

## What reviewers say

### Philips Hue

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

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control and customize your smart lighting system from anywhere. Organize lights by room, create custom scenes, and automate your lighting to match your daily routine or enhance security. Sync lights with media for immersive experiences.

**Highlights:** Organize lights into rooms and zones, Remote control from anywhere, Explore and create custom lighting scenes, Home security features with sensors, Automate lighting schedules, Sync lights with TV, music, and games, 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


### Led Light Controller Home App

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

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Grossing · 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 (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Half-year Premium | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Premium | $69.99 | 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 Philips Hue free?

Philips Hue 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, Philips Hue or Led Light Controller Home App?

Philips Hue is rated higher. Philips Hue averages 4.7 out of 5 from 115K ratings, while Led Light Controller Home App averages 4.1 from 11K ratings.

### Do Philips Hue or Led Light Controller Home App have ads?

Led Light Controller Home App shows ads; Philips Hue does not.

### Which is updated more often, Philips Hue or Led Light Controller Home App?

Philips Hue ships an update every 2 weeks, and Led Light Controller Home App fortnightly. Most recently, Philips Hue was updated on September 24, 2026 and Led Light Controller Home App on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Philips Hue or Led Light Controller Home App?

Philips Hue currently peaks at #186 in the App Store charts, and Led Light Controller Home App at #104. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*