# Magic Lumen vs LED Light Controller Universal

The clearest difference is rating: LED Light Controller Universal at 4.6 against Magic Lumen's 2.3. LED Light Controller Universal also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 4) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). Magic Lumen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LED Light Controller Universal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Magic Lumen asks for nothing beyond the download.

LED Light Controller Universal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED Light Controller Universal has 10K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Magic Lumen's written reviews are positive against 20% of LED Light Controller Universal's.

Magic Lumen ships an update every 8 days, LED Light Controller Universal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Lumen | LED Light Controller Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lumen/id1160704335/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-universal/id1664083251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **19.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#203** |
| Size | 45 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [兴魁 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050544418) | [Codenhagen.IO ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617641724) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Lumen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lumen/id1160704335)

Control your smart lights with a variety of interactive features. Adjust colors based on music, set timers, and even change lighting by shaking your phone or using voice commands. Enjoy remote control up to 15 meters away.

**Highlights:** Color recognition based on rotation, Music rhythm color synchronization, Scheduled on/off timer, Multiple color scene modes, Shake to change color, Voice control for color changes, Remote control up to 15m

**In-app purchases:** none


### LED Light Controller Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-universal/id1664083251)

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Led Light Controller Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Led Light Controller Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| LED Controller Premium | $11.49 | per month |
| Led Light Controller Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Led Light Controller Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| LED Controller Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $24.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great LED lights
- 💫 Convenient remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't connect to WiFi
- ⏳ Slow connection process
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with certain brands

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Lights disconnect randomly

**Requested features**

- Ability to connect music to lights
- More customization options (scenes, themes, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Lumen free?

Magic Lumen 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, Magic Lumen or LED Light Controller Universal?

LED Light Controller Universal is rated higher. Magic Lumen averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while LED Light Controller Universal averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do Magic Lumen or LED Light Controller Universal have ads?

Neither Magic Lumen nor LED Light Controller Universal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Lumen or LED Light Controller Universal?

Magic Lumen ships an update every 8 days, and LED Light Controller Universal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magic Lumen was updated on September 14, 2026 and LED Light Controller Universal on October 2, 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.*