Comparison

Home vs LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb

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

Head to head
About

Home

Manage and control all your smart home devices from one place. View multiple cameras, automate temperature and lighting, grant guest access, and receive activity history. Voice control with Siri and convenient widgets enhance your smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Multi-camera view
  • Adaptive temperature control
  • Guest access
  • Activity history
  • Voice control with Siri
  • Widgets for quick access
  • HomeKit Secure Video
Features
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Home makes it easy to control, organize, and monitor all of your smart home accessories — right from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch. Control Your Home . Notification summaries, powered by Apple Intelligence combine related accessory notifications into a single, easy-to-read update. . Siri makes it easy to use your voice to control accessories. Say “Lock the front door,” or create a scene and say “Good night” to turn off all your lights. . Control Center gives you quick access to control your favorite accessories and scenes, with a dedicated and customizable section for additional accessories and scenes. . Home app on Apple Watch surfaces the accessories you’re most likely to need at the top for immediate access, followed by all accessories in favorites, cameras, and rooms. Cameras . Video descriptions enabled by Apple Intelligence let you quickly understand what happened in your HomeKit Secure Video camera recordings. . Camera clip search uses Apple Intelligence so you can find specific moments across your HomeKit Secure Video recordings. . 4K recording captures every detail from compatible HomeKit Secure Video cameras. . HomeKit Secure Video also provides live video, recordings, and a 10-day history from your security cameras and video doorbells, with rich notifications when people, pets, vehicles, or package deliveries are detected. . Multi-camera layout in the Home tab shows up to four cameras at once — scroll to see additional cameras, or tap into any camera for a detailed full-screen view. Climate & Comfort . Adaptive Temperature sets your thermostat to adjust when you’re on your way home, when you go to sleep, or when you’re away for an extended period of time. . Adaptive Lighting lets you set compatible lightbulbs to automatically adjust their color temperature throughout the day — warm colors in the morning, cooler tones midday, and blue light removed at night. Access & Security . Guest access provides date- and time-based access to locks, garage doors, and alarm systems for visitors. . Activity History displays recent history for climate automations, garage doors, door locks, security systems, and contact sensor events. Speakers & Home Hubs . AirPlay-enabled speakers can be added to play music throughout your home. . HomePod and Apple TV act as a home hub — letting you control accessories remotely, run automations, receive accessory notifications, and share your home with others. Energy . Energy support lets you see how much energy compatible accessories are consuming, helping you make smarter decisions about your home. . Grid Forecast uses data from your local electric grid to show when it will be running on cleaner sources, so you can plan when to charge devices or run appliances. (Contiguous US only) . Electricity usage and rate plan information are displayed for eligible customers when connecting their utility account to the Home app. (US only) Feature availability may vary by region and may require a compatible home hub, iCloud+ subscription, and/or compatible accessories. See apple.com/home/accessories for details. Apple Intelligence features require an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad and a home hub such as HomePod or Apple TV 4K running the latest operating system software. Location services need to be enabled for Home app and Home Accessories.

About

LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb

Effortlessly manage your smart LED lights with this app. Customize colors, brightness, and dynamic modes, and schedule lighting effects. Supports various LED types and offers real-time control via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • RGB/RGBW LED control
  • Real-time color/brightness adjustment
  • Customizable lighting scenes
  • Timer and scheduling
  • Group device control
  • Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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Control compatible LED lamps and other smart light devices from your phone and create the right atmosphere for any moment. Connect your lights, fine-tune the colors, organize rooms, and set simple schedules for your daily routine with an interface designed to feel fast and effortless. Key Features: - Connect and manage compatible smart lamps and LED light devices - Turn lights on or off and open individual lamp controls - Adjust lighting with color, spectrum, grid, sliders, opacity, and last used color - Create rooms, add multiple lights, and control room lighting more easily - Rename or remove rooms and devices from your setup - Set schedules with turn-on and switch-off times for selected days or every day - Add lamps, rooms, and schedules from quick actions Make everyday lighting feel more intuitive with flexible controls for color, rooms, and schedules, all in one convenient place. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I2-5cnSzfuCPPPr3q6Y_UqntJAn2eVAY-DDdi4OBCIQ/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UnUWfdUWVLxcTmdEkMsJsz0cVCqXglVO4LnbnieEyY0/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Home4 screens
LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb at 4.5 against Home's 2.2. LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Home's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ratings volume (6.8K vs 364). On price, review sentiment 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・Lamp・Bulb sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home has 6.8K ratings behind it against 364, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Home's written reviews are positive against 20% of LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Home ships an update every 6 months, LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Home versus LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeLED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (6.8K ratings)4.5 (364 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.4% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.8K — better364
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApple Inc.Vasile Olaru

Customer experience

Home

All ratings6,758 ratings
Positive26.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative68.1%
Written reviews2,208 reviews
Positive12.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative81.4%

LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb

All ratings364 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

User reviews

Home

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works well
  • 🔒 Secure
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem
  • 🚀 Reliable when it works

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
  • 🐛 Devices frequently show as 'not responding'
  • 🐛 Buggy after updates
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Limited compatibility with non-Apple devices

LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb

From 364 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Looks good
  • 👍 Love your app

Room to improve

  • 💰 App costs money
  • 💰 $10 for a LED remote is too much
  • 💰 $6 a week subscription is steep
  • 💰 $312 a year subscription is too much
  • 💰 Free app requires payment

Bugs and requests

Home

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Automations not working as expected
  • Devices randomly disappearing from the app
  • Invitations not being received
  • Camera playback issues
  • Siri commands not recognized

Requested features

5 requests
  • More customization options
  • Improved automation capabilities
  • Better troubleshooting tools
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Expanded device compatibility

LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 🐛 App asks for permissions repeatedly
  • 🐛 App doesn't recognize existing lamps
  • 🐛 App claims no lamps are present
  • 🐛 App crashes during tutorial
  • 🐛 App sends fake password change emails

Requested features

2 requests
  • Allow selection from existing lamps instead of scanning Homekit code
  • Provide clear indication of cost before download

In-app purchases

None

Home

No in-app purchases

22 purchases

LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb

Subscriptions20
  • LED Light Controller for Home3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Smart LED Light Controller3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Create a personalized lighting$5.997 Days
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  • Personalize your ambiance3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • LED Lights Remote・Smart Bulb$7.997 Days
  • LED Light Controller for Home3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • LED Light Controller for Home$7.997 Days
  • LED Lamp Remote・Smart Light$9.997 Days
  • LED Light Controller for Home7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • LED Smart Light Controller3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • LED Light Controller3 Days trial$11.997 Days
  • Smart LED Light Controller$14.991 Month
  • LED Light Controller for Home3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Create a personalized lighting$19.991 Month
  • LED Light Controller for Home$24.991 Year
  • Smart LED Lighting Remote3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • LED Smart Light Controller$29.991 Year
  • Personalize your ambiance$39.991 Year
  • Smart Light Remote Control3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Smart Light Remote$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb$9.99
  • LED Light Remote・Smart Lamp$9.99

Questions

Is Home free?
Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb free?
LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Home or LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb?
LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb is rated higher. Home averages 2.2 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb averages 4.5 from 364 ratings.
Do Home or LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb have ads?
Neither Home nor LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Home or LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb?
Home ships an update every 6 months, and LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb every 2 months. Most recently, Home was updated on October 15, 2026 and LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb on October 16, 2026.

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