Comparison

emberconnect vs LED Light Controller Universal

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

Head to head
About

emberconnect

Control and configure your Embertec Bluetooth Advanced Powerstrip (APS) with this app. Adjust settings like shutdown timers and LED brightness, and monitor real-time power usage. Reduce energy waste and save money on your electricity bills.

Highlights
  • Control Embertec Bluetooth Advanced Powerstrip
  • Configure shutdown timer
  • Adjust LED brightness
  • Monitor real-time power usage
  • Reduce energy waste
  • Save money on electricity
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The Emberconnect app enables the complete control and configuration of your Embertec Bluetooth Advanced Powerstrip (APS). From the app, the user can control and configure their preferred Emberstrip behavior, including shutdown timer and LED brightness settings; as well as monitor their current (real-time) power usage. The Embertec Emberstrip™ 8 AV+ is an advanced powerstrip suitable for all audio visual devices, reducing energy usage and saving you money when your audio visual equipment is not being used. It addresses both standby and active power waste. Embertec are pioneers in addressing wasteful energy usage in audio visual and computer environments. To find out more visit: http://www.embertec.com.

About

LED Light Controller Universal

Control your RGB smart lights and strips universally via WiFi and Bluetooth. Adjust brightness, color temperature, and color with an intuitive interface. Create custom scenes or choose from pre-set options to set the perfect mood for any occasion.

Highlights
  • Universal RGB smart light control
  • WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity
  • Adjustable brightness, color temperature, and color
  • Pre-set and custom scene creation
  • Intuitive color wheel interface
  • Individual bulb selection
Features
Currently charting
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LED Light Controller & Remote is a powerful and intuitive mobile application designed to give you universal control over your RGB Smart Lights or Strips via WIFI & Bluetooth. Whether you're relaxing at home, hosting a party, or trying to create a specific ambiance, the LED Light Controller & Remote has everything you need to set the mood with ease. LED Light Controller & Remote allows you to control your RGB Smart Bulbs with precision. You can adjust the brightness, color temperature, and color of your lights using the app's intuitive interface. The app comes with a range of pre-set scenes that you can choose from, or you can create your own custom scenes. With the LED Light Controller & Remote, you can create a warm, cozy ambiance for a night in, a bright and energetic vibe for a party, or a calming atmosphere for a yoga session. LED Light Controller & Remote app has an intuitive and user-friendly interface. The main screen of the app shows your connected RGB Smart lights, and you can select each bulb individually. The app has a color wheel that allows you to choose the exact color you want your bulbs to display, and you can also adjust the brightness and color temperature of your lights. For any questions or requests, please contact our customer support at hello@codenhagen.io Privacy Policy: https://www.codenhagen.io/app/LED-Light-Controller/Privacy/ Terms of Use:  https://www.codenhagen.io/app/LED-Light-Controller/Terms/

Screenshots

emberconnect4 screens
LED Light Controller Universal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LED Light Controller Universal at 4.6 against emberconnect's 1.7. LED Light Controller Universal also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 16) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). emberconnect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. LED Light Controller Universal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. emberconnect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LED Light Controller Universal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED Light Controller Universal has 10K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of emberconnect's written reviews are positive against 20% of LED Light Controller Universal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

emberconnect ships an update every 3 weeks, LED Light Controller Universal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
emberconnect versus LED Light Controller Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteremberconnectLED Light Controller Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (16 ratings)4.6 (10K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews19.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1610K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#189 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmbertecCodenhagen.IO ApS

Customer experience

emberconnect

All ratings16 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative81.3%

LED Light Controller Universal

All ratings9,999 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive19.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative76.2%

Bugs and requests

emberconnect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LED Light Controller Universal

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Lights disconnect randomly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to connect music to lights
  • More customization options (scenes, themes, etc.)

In-app purchases

None

emberconnect

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

LED Light Controller Universal

Subscriptions6
  • Led Light Controller Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Led Light Controller Plus$4.991 Month
  • LED Controller Premium$11.491 Month
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  • Led Light Controller Premium$12.991 Year
  • Led Light Controller Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • LED Controller Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$24.00

Questions

Is emberconnect free?
emberconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LED Light Controller Universal free?
LED Light Controller Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, emberconnect or LED Light Controller Universal?
LED Light Controller Universal is rated higher. emberconnect averages 1.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while LED Light Controller Universal averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.
Do emberconnect or LED Light Controller Universal have ads?
Neither emberconnect nor LED Light Controller Universal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, emberconnect or LED Light Controller Universal?
emberconnect ships an update every 3 weeks, and LED Light Controller Universal every 2 weeks. Most recently, emberconnect was updated on September 10, 2026 and LED Light Controller Universal on October 1, 2026.

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