# Magic Lumen vs Led Light Controller Home App

The clearest difference is rating: Led Light Controller Home App at 4.1 against Magic Lumen's 2.3. Led Light Controller Home App also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 4) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). Magic Lumen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Led Light Controller Home App sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Magic Lumen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Led Light Controller Home App holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Led Light Controller Home App has 11K 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 6% of Led Light Controller Home App's.

Magic Lumen ships an update every 8 days, Led Light Controller Home App fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Lumen | Led Light Controller Home App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lumen/id1160704335/reviews) | **[4.1 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-home-app/id1670269554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **5.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 45 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [兴魁 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1050544418) | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) |

## 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 Home App

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

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #192 Top Free · 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 Magic Lumen free?

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

### 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, Magic Lumen or Led Light Controller Home App?

Led Light Controller Home App is rated higher. Magic Lumen averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Led Light Controller Home App averages 4.1 from 11K ratings.

### Do Magic Lumen or Led Light Controller Home App have ads?

Led Light Controller Home App shows ads; Magic Lumen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Lumen or Led Light Controller Home App?

Magic Lumen ships an update every 8 days, and Led Light Controller Home App fortnightly. Most recently, Magic Lumen was updated on October 2, 2026 and Led Light Controller Home App 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.*