Comparison

Alpena LED vs Alpena Auto

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

Head to head

Alpena LED

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 2.4211 ratingsView app →

Alpena Auto

Control Alpena® LED products

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 1.7133 ratingsView app →

About

Alpena LED

Control Alpena automotive LED lighting products with this app. Adjust power, dimming, and colors for RGB devices. Program preset options for easy customization.

Highlights

Control power
Adjust dimming levels
Select RGB colors
Program preset options
Bluetooth 4.0+ connectivity

Features

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The Alpena® Command Center application is a specialized application designed to operate Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Control power, dimming levels, colour selection on RGB devices and program easy to use preset options. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 and up for communication.

About

Alpena Auto

This app allows you to control Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Adjust power, dimming, and colors for RGB devices, and set up custom presets. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.

Highlights

Control power
Adjust dimming levels
Select RGB colors
Program preset options
Bluetooth 4.0+ connectivity

Features

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Screenshots

Alpena LED3 screens

Alpena Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Alpena LED at 2.4 against Alpena Auto's 1.7. Alpena LED also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alpena LED holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 211 and 133 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Alpena LED's written reviews are positive against 13% of Alpena Auto's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alpena LED ships an update every 2 months, Alpena Auto every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Alpena LED versus Alpena Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Alpena LED	Alpena Auto
Price	Free	Free
Rating	2.4 (211 ratings) — better	1.7 (133 ratings)
Positive reviews	15.8% of reviews — better	12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings	211 — better	133
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 6 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	49 MB	47 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	宇张	Marklyn Group Inc

Customer experience

Alpena LED

All ratings211 ratings

Positive28.4%

Neutral11.8%

Negative59.7%

Written reviews76 reviews

Positive15.8%

Neutral21.1%

Negative63.2%

Alpena Auto

All ratings125 ratings

Positive11.2%

Neutral10.4%

Negative78.4%

Written reviews80 reviews

Positive12.5%

Neutral8.8%

Negative78.8%

User reviews

Alpena LED

From 211 App Store ratings

What we love

🎨 Bright and accurate colors
📱 App works seamlessly when functioning properly
🎛️ Good control over individual light channels
🔧 Multiple grouping and labeling options
✨ Quality LED strips with good brightness

Room to improve

🐛 Frequent Bluetooth connection failures
🐛 App crashes and freezes regularly
🔌 Unreliable app connectivity requiring constant restarts
❌ Lights won't turn off without manual intervention
🎨 Color mismatches (purple appears blue/pink, etc.)

Alpena Auto

From 133 App Store ratings

What we love

🎨 Extensive customization options for individual light strips
🌈 Wide variety of color options and patterns available
💪 Durable hardware that survives harsh conditions
⚙️ Simple and intuitive app interface when working properly
✨ Impressive visual effects and lighting capabilities

Room to improve

🐛 Persistent Bluetooth connectivity issues
📱 App frequently fails to recognize connected devices
🔌 Unreliable connection that drops unexpectedly
⚠️ Recent app updates introduced critical bugs
🔋 Lights drain vehicle battery when not properly controlled

Bugs and requests

Alpena LED

Reported bugs

15 issues

App won't connect to lights despite Bluetooth being on
Color wheel not functioning properly
App times out after 1-2 minutes of use
Lights won't turn on after app updates
Lights randomly turn off while changing channels

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Color selection doesn't match actual output
App crashes when opening light setup menu
Grouping feature disappeared after updates
App incompatible with iOS 13.6.1 (later fixed)
Lights uncontrollable after recent updates
Device not found error despite powered connection
Bluetooth scanning fails repeatedly
App won't recognize control module
Lights cycle uncontrollably
Interior/exterior option mislabeled

Requested features

14 requests

Custom scene creation and customization
Music synchronization for light effects
Ability to strobe single colors at custom speeds
More color options and wider color wheel variety
Chasing light effects around vehicle

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Red, White, and Blue preset option
Ability to control multiple devices simultaneously
Off button in app interface
More than 4 channels/zones
Custom color group flashing options
Better instructions and app tutorials
Sync all Alpena products to same color
Longer wire lengths
Better app documentation and user guides

Alpena Auto

Reported bugs

16 issues

App won't connect to found devices after scanning
Clicking on found devices produces no response
Lights show as connected but cannot be controlled
Color selection limited to white after updates
App freezes when switching between multiple light sets

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Bluetooth signal drops to 1 bar and disconnects automatically
Lights turn off in wet conditions despite showing connected status
App won't turn off lights (power glitch)
Lights flicker when engine is idling
App crashes when music is playing in background
Update 2.1 prevents clicking on lights in app
App stuck on v1 and won't update to v2
Incompatibility with iOS 16 and iOS 17
Lights flash white and disappear from app after selecting twinkle mode
Module stops sending Bluetooth signal after short period
Color wheel colors appear dull or don't work as advertised

Requested features

8 requests

Custom scene/pattern creation in app
Music synchronization with lights
Better app navigation and menu structure
Strobe light functionality
Ability to control multiple light sets without switching

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Improved documentation and user manual in app
Compatibility information for different products
Auto-off timer to prevent battery drain

In-app purchases

None

Alpena LED

No in-app purchases

None

Alpena Auto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alpena LED free?

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

Is Alpena Auto free?

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

Which has better reviews, Alpena LED or Alpena Auto?

Alpena LED is rated higher. Alpena LED averages 2.4 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Alpena Auto averages 1.7 from 133 ratings.

Do Alpena LED or Alpena Auto have ads?

Neither Alpena LED nor Alpena Auto shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Alpena LED or Alpena Auto?

Alpena LED ships an update every 2 months, and Alpena Auto every 6 months. Most recently, Alpena LED was updated on November 6, 2026 and Alpena Auto on November 3, 2026.