Comparison

iLightShow for Philips Hue vs Fil

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

Head to head
About

iLightShow for Philips Hue

Sync your music from Spotify or Apple Music with smart lights like Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf. Create dynamic visual experiences that match the rhythm and mood of your music for parties, dancing, or relaxation.

Highlights
  • Music integration with Spotify and Apple Music
  • Compatible with Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf
  • Precision beat and mood synchronization
  • Customizable light effects and palettes
  • iOS Shortcuts integration
Features
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Transform your music and lighting into a captivating visual journey with iLightShow, the premier app designed to sync your favorite tracks from Spotify and Apple Music with your Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf setups. Create an electrifying atmosphere perfect for dance, parties, or any moment worth illuminating with dynamic light effects and strobes that perfectly match the rhythm of your music. Key Features: - Music Integration: Seamlessly connect with Spotify and Apple Music to bring your playlists to life. iLightShow ensures your Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf lights mirror the energy and tempo of your music, setting the stage for unforgettable dance and party moments. - Extensive Light Compatibility: Designed for versatility, iLightShow is compatible with Philips Hue (requiring a Hue bridge v2), LIFX Lights, and Nanoleaf Panels, enabling a broad range of visual experiences, from soothing ambient setups to lively dance floors. - Precision Sync: Our sophisticated algorithm detects every beat, drop, and mood shift in your music, ensuring your light effects and FX are in perfect synchronisation. Whether it’s for a party, dance, or relaxation, the lights follow every nuance of your soundtracks. - Customized Visuals: Dive deep into customization with adjustable strobes, flashes, pulses, and more to match your party or dance theme. Select from an array of palettes to craft the perfect ambiance for every track, enhancing every beat and rhythm for a truly immersive experience. - Interactive and Social: Empower your parties and dance sessions with iOS Shortcuts integration and manual strobe controls. Group your smart lights for synchronized displays that amplify the mood, whether it's for an intimate gathering or a full-blown dance party. iLightShow not only elevates your music listening experience but also transforms your space into a visual spectacle that responds to your music's every beat, perfect for any party, dance, or ambient setting. This app brings together Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf lights in harmony with Spotify and Apple Music, ensuring every moment is visually stunning and in perfect sync. Note: Philips Hue bridge (v2) is essential for Hue functionalities. Check our FAQ for detailed compatibility with LIFX and Nanoleaf lights. Elevate your music to a visual art form with iLightShow. It’s not just about listening—it’s about experiencing music with every sense. Download now and make every occasion, from serene ambient evenings to high-energy dance parties, unforgettable. Requirements: • Philips Hue Bridge and some Philips Hue Smart Bulbs (for more information, see http://meethue.com). Also works with TRÅDFRI bulbs, linked to the hue bridge. • OR/AND LIFX lights (no bridge required) • OR/AND Nanoleaf (panels and essentials) • An Apple Music account OR Spotify Music Account (Premium) Need some support? Contact me on Twitter or Facebook at @iLightShow Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://ilightshow.net/privacy-policy/

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Fil

Features
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Ce patron, vous l’avez déjà ? Et ce tissu, vous en avez combien ? Fil garde votre réserve et vos projets de couture sur votre iPhone ou iPad, même sans connexion. Fil est un compagnon non officiel pour Threadloop. Vous pouvez y importer votre archive d’export officielle, vérifier l’aperçu, puis retrouver vos patrons, tissus, articles de mercerie et projets. Vous pouvez aussi partir de zéro ou importer un CSV. Les photos et les PDF s’ajoutent séparément. Pas de connexion au compte Threadloop ni de synchronisation automatique. Pour chaque projet, rassemblez le patron, les tissus, les étapes et la liste d’achats. Ajoutez une photo d’essayage, notez un ajustement, cochez ce qui est terminé. Vous retrouvez votre travail là où vous l’avez laissé. Gardez vos patrons PDF dans l’app : ouvrez-les hors ligne, surlignez un passage et ajoutez vos notes. Le calculateur vous aide à estimer le métrage et à convertir mètres et yards. Commencez gratuitement avec 100 fiches de réserve, envies comprises, 10 projets et 3 PDF. Fil Pro retire ces limites et ajoute le mode magasin, le widget et les statistiques détaillées. Les prix et les conditions de l’abonnement sont affichés avant l’achat. Si votre abonnement prend fin, vos données restent consultables et modifiables. Votre atelier est stocké sur l’appareil. Sauvegardez-le dans Fichiers avec ses photos et ses PDF, puis restaurez-le quand vous en avez besoin. Aucun compte Fil n’est nécessaire. Fil est développé indépendamment de Threadloop AS, sans affiliation ni approbation de sa part. Fil Pro et Threadloop Plus sont deux abonnements distincts. Assistance : antoninbornecque@icloud.com Conditions d’utilisation : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iLightShow for Philips Hue4 screens
Fil4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fil at every 5 days against iLightShow for Philips Hue's every 3 weeks. iLightShow for Philips Hue's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. iLightShow for Philips Hue sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Fil sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLightShow for Philips Hue ships an update every 3 weeks, Fil every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iLightShow for Philips Hue versus Fil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLightShow for Philips HueFil
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas AnjoranAntonin Bornecque

Bugs and requests

iLightShow for Philips Hue

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lights not syncing properly with music
  • Audio analysis issues/delays
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices/iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Support for more music services (YouTube, SoundCloud, etc.)
  • Background mode/ability to run app in background
  • Ability to save custom presets
  • Grouping/zoning of lights
  • Apple TV app version
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  • More granular control over light effects

Fil

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

iLightShow for Philips Hue

Subscriptions6
  • FX+ Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro (annual)$8.991 Year
  • Pro (yearly)3 Days trial$8.991 Year
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  • Lite (Annual)$8.991 Year
  • FX+ Annual1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • FX+ Annual$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro$8.99
  • FX+$29.99
2 purchases

Fil

Subscriptions2
  • Fil Pro - Mensuel7 Days trial$9.951 Month
  • Fil Pro - Annuel7 Days trial$39.951 Year

Questions

Is iLightShow for Philips Hue free?
iLightShow for Philips Hue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fil free?
Fil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iLightShow for Philips Hue or Fil have ads?
Neither iLightShow for Philips Hue nor Fil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLightShow for Philips Hue or Fil?
iLightShow for Philips Hue ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fil every 5 days. Most recently, iLightShow for Philips Hue was updated on October 29, 2026 and Fil on October 29, 2026.

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