# SpectraShow vs Smart LED Light Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: SpectraShow at 3.0 against Smart LED Light Remote Control's 2.3. SpectraShow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Smart LED Light Remote Control's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (399 vs 11). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart LED Light Remote Control sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SpectraShow asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpectraShow holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart LED Light Remote Control has 399 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of SpectraShow's written reviews are positive against 12% of Smart LED Light Remote Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SpectraShow ships an update every 4 months, Smart LED Light Remote Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpectraShow | Smart LED Light Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrashow/id1194042480/reviews)** | [2.3 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-led-light-remote-control/id1610268912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **399** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **12.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twinkly srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132187055) | [FLOWMATIC PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789501995) |

## What reviewers say

### SpectraShow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrashow/id1194042480)

Control commercial-grade RGB-LED light strings with custom animations and colors. Arrange LEDs in 2D or 3D, draw your own effects, and save favorites. Ideal for various decorative and stage lighting applications.

**Highlights:** 2D Pixel Mapping LED configuration, Wireless controller grouping, Custom effect drawing and animation, Real-time gradient color selector, Save multiple favorite effects, Speed and brightness controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart LED Light Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-led-light-remote-control/id1610268912)

Transform your living space with dynamic lighting. This app allows you to control smart LED lights, syncing them to music, colors from photos, or pre-designed scenes for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Universal LED light control, Bluetooth and hub/bridge support, Music sync from YouTube, Color sync from photos, Dynamic lighting scenes, Group and individual light management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good lighting features
- 🚀 Convenient remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to use
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 💸 Expensive for basic functionality
- 📢 Excessive advertising
- 🤯 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to connect lights
- Unreliable performance

**Requested features**

- Free app access for purchased lights
- Improved device compatibility
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpectraShow free?

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

### Is Smart LED Light Remote Control free?

Smart LED Light Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpectraShow or Smart LED Light Remote Control?

SpectraShow is rated higher. SpectraShow averages 3.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Smart LED Light Remote Control averages 2.3 from 399 ratings.

### Do SpectraShow or Smart LED Light Remote Control have ads?

Neither SpectraShow nor Smart LED Light Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpectraShow or Smart LED Light Remote Control?

SpectraShow ships an update every 4 months, and Smart LED Light Remote Control fortnightly. Most recently, SpectraShow was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart LED Light Remote Control on October 23, 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.*