# Light Stream vs Smart LED Light Remote Control

The clearest difference is rating: Light Stream at 3.2 against Smart LED Light Remote Control's 2.3. Light Stream also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (33% vs 12%). Smart LED Light Remote Control's advantage is ratings volume (398 vs 26). On price, update cadence, 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. Light Stream asks for nothing beyond the download.

Light Stream holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart LED Light Remote Control has 398 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Light Stream's written reviews are positive against 12% of Smart LED Light Remote Control's.

Light Stream ships an update monthly, Smart LED Light Remote Control fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Stream | Smart LED Light Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stream-remote-lights/id1276283823/reviews)** | [2.3 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-led-light-remote-control/id1610268912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **398** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 12.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Village Lighting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276283822) | [FLOWMATIC PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789501995) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-stream-remote-lights/id1276283823)

Control your wireless Christmas lights with custom color themes and patterns. This app allows you to set up to six different bulb colors simultaneously, offering flexibility for indoor and outdoor decoration.

**Highlights:** Customizable light colors, Up to six colors per theme, Indoor and outdoor use, Works with existing E12 wire, Create custom light patterns

**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 Light Stream free?

Light Stream 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, Light Stream or Smart LED Light Remote Control?

Light Stream is rated higher. Light Stream averages 3.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Smart LED Light Remote Control averages 2.3 from 398 ratings.

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

Neither Light Stream nor Smart LED Light Remote Control shows ads.

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

Light Stream ships an update monthly, and Smart LED Light Remote Control fortnightly. Most recently, Light Stream was updated on October 16, 2026 and Smart LED Light Remote Control on October 5, 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.*