# Light Remote LED vs SmartHue for Philips Hue Light

The clearest difference is rating: Light Remote LED at 3.5 against SmartHue for Philips Hue Light's 2.6. Light Remote LED also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 24) and ads (none vs shown). SmartHue for Philips Hue Light's advantage is ratings volume (812 vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartHue for Philips Hue Light sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Light Remote LED asks for nothing beyond the download.

Light Remote LED holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHue for Philips Hue Light has 812 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Light Remote LED ships an update monthly, SmartHue for Philips Hue Light every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Remote LED | SmartHue for Philips Hue Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-remote-led/id1236645587/reviews)** | [2.6 (812 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarthue-for-philips-hue-light/id6478839736/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **812** |
| Positive reviews | — | 1.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Topband Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/481956528) | [ECO MOBILE JOINT STOCK COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609177811) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Remote LED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-remote-led/id1236645587)

Control and manage Bluetooth-enabled LED lighting systems. This app allows for individual lamp control, group operations, and the creation of custom lighting scenes. It supports data synchronization across multiple devices and offers a user-friendly experience without requiring an account.

**Highlights:** Mono-dimmable lamp support, Add/delete lamps, Group lamp operations, Custom lighting scenes, QR code data synchronization, Multiple smartphone support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmartHue for Philips Hue Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarthue-for-philips-hue-light/id6478839736)

Control your Philips Hue and LIFX smart lights with this intuitive app. Effortlessly set schedules, group lights by room, and fine-tune brightness and temperature. Enjoy hands-free control with Siri voice commands.

**Highlights:** Philips Hue Bridge and Bluetooth control, LIFX light support, Personalized lighting schedules, Group and room lighting control, Adjustable brightness and color temperature, Siri voice commands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium (3-Day Free Trial) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly 3-day trial Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $7.49 | per month |
| Weekly Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $12.49 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Smart Light Control Yearly | $22.49 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $44.99 | per year |
| Smart Light Control Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $16.99 | one-time |
| SmartHue Premium User | $21.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $24.99 | one-time |
| SmartHue Premium User | $32.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $34.99 | one-time |
| SmartHue Premium User | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick setup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Restricted functionality without subscription
- 📢 Excessive ads and upsells
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Poor battery life

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Lights fail to connect or respond
- Automation features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to control lights without subscription
- More customization options
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Remote LED free?

Light Remote LED is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SmartHue for Philips Hue Light free?

SmartHue for Philips Hue Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light Remote LED or SmartHue for Philips Hue Light?

Light Remote LED is rated higher. Light Remote LED averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SmartHue for Philips Hue Light averages 2.6 from 812 ratings.

### Do Light Remote LED or SmartHue for Philips Hue Light have ads?

SmartHue for Philips Hue Light shows ads; Light Remote LED does not.

### Which is updated more often, Light Remote LED or SmartHue for Philips Hue Light?

Light Remote LED ships an update monthly, and SmartHue for Philips Hue Light every 2 weeks. Most recently, Light Remote LED was updated on October 9, 2026 and SmartHue for Philips Hue Light on October 25, 2026.

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