Comparison

Hao Deng vs LED Light Controller Universal

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

Head to head
About

Hao Deng

Effortlessly manage your smart LED lights with a vast array of color and brightness options. Create custom scenes, group bulbs by room, and utilize security or wake-up lighting features. Sync lights to music or ambient room colors for a dynamic experience.

Highlights
  • 16 million color choices
  • Brightness control
  • Customizable scenes
  • Multi-room grouping
  • Security lighting timers
  • Wake-up/turn-down lighting
  • Music sync (MIC mode)
  • Camera color detection
Features
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Controlling your smart LED has never been easier. 16 million amazing color choices, coolwhite or warmwhite, or many other tones in between. Select any color you want, vary the brightness, store favorite scenes, or choose one of the preset color sequences. MULTI-ROOM / MULTI-SCENE Control the bulbs individually, or group them together. Create individual moods for different rooms. Full control, at your finger tip. SECURITY LIGHTING Going out of town? Set the smart LED to come on and off at certain times, and no one will know you are away. Set individual timers for daily, weekdays, weekends, or specific days. PERFECT WAKE-UP or TURN-DOWN LIGHTING Setup the smart LED to gently turn on the room lighting in the morning, or reduce brightness in the evenings. Perfect way to start the day or settle into the evening. PARTY TOOL Having a party? Set the device to MIC mode, where it’ll listen to the surrounding music and change colors to match the beat. Want lighting to match the color of the room? Easy, use the camera from the APP to detect the surrounding color, which then auto-updates the LED device to matching colors. SHARE Have you created the perfect scene using your lights? Have multiple users at home? No problem, use the email to share devices with other members of your household. SECURE Setup passwords to ensure only authorized persons have access to your smart lighting network.

About

LED Light Controller Universal

Control your RGB smart lights and strips universally via WiFi and Bluetooth. Adjust brightness, color temperature, and color with an intuitive interface. Create custom scenes or choose from pre-set options to set the perfect mood for any occasion.

Highlights
  • Universal RGB smart light control
  • WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity
  • Adjustable brightness, color temperature, and color
  • Pre-set and custom scene creation
  • Intuitive color wheel interface
  • Individual bulb selection
Features
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LED Light Controller & Remote is a powerful and intuitive mobile application designed to give you universal control over your RGB Smart Lights or Strips via WIFI & Bluetooth. Whether you're relaxing at home, hosting a party, or trying to create a specific ambiance, the LED Light Controller & Remote has everything you need to set the mood with ease. LED Light Controller & Remote allows you to control your RGB Smart Bulbs with precision. You can adjust the brightness, color temperature, and color of your lights using the app's intuitive interface. The app comes with a range of pre-set scenes that you can choose from, or you can create your own custom scenes. With the LED Light Controller & Remote, you can create a warm, cozy ambiance for a night in, a bright and energetic vibe for a party, or a calming atmosphere for a yoga session. LED Light Controller & Remote app has an intuitive and user-friendly interface. The main screen of the app shows your connected RGB Smart lights, and you can select each bulb individually. The app has a color wheel that allows you to choose the exact color you want your bulbs to display, and you can also adjust the brightness and color temperature of your lights. For any questions or requests, please contact our customer support at hello@codenhagen.io Privacy Policy: https://www.codenhagen.io/app/LED-Light-Controller/Privacy/ Terms of Use:  https://www.codenhagen.io/app/LED-Light-Controller/Terms/

Screenshots

Hao Deng3 screens
LED Light Controller Universal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LED Light Controller Universal at 4.6 against Hao Deng's 2.7. LED Light Controller Universal also leads on ratings volume (9.7K vs 78) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Hao Deng's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and review sentiment (36% vs 20%). On price, ads 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. LED Light Controller Universal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hao Deng asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LED Light Controller Universal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED Light Controller Universal has 9.7K ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of Hao Deng's written reviews are positive against 20% of LED Light Controller Universal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hao Deng ships an update every 6 weeks, LED Light Controller Universal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hao Deng versus LED Light Controller Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHao DengLED Light Controller Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (78 ratings)4.6 (9.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings789.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer明长 周Codenhagen.IO ApS

Customer experience

Hao Deng

All ratings78 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative55.1%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative56.5%

LED Light Controller Universal

All ratings9,672 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative76.0%

Bugs and requests

Hao Deng

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LED Light Controller Universal

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Lights disconnect randomly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to connect music to lights
  • More customization options (scenes, themes, etc.)

In-app purchases

None

Hao Deng

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

LED Light Controller Universal

Subscriptions6
  • Led Light Controller Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Led Light Controller Plus$4.991 Month
  • LED Controller Premium$11.491 Month
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  • Led Light Controller Premium$12.991 Year
  • Led Light Controller Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • LED Controller Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$24.00

Questions

Is Hao Deng free?
Hao Deng is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LED Light Controller Universal free?
LED Light Controller Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hao Deng or LED Light Controller Universal?
LED Light Controller Universal is rated higher. Hao Deng averages 2.7 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while LED Light Controller Universal averages 4.6 from 9.7K ratings.
Do Hao Deng or LED Light Controller Universal have ads?
Neither Hao Deng nor LED Light Controller Universal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hao Deng or LED Light Controller Universal?
Hao Deng ships an update every 6 weeks, and LED Light Controller Universal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hao Deng was updated on July 6, 2026 and LED Light Controller Universal on September 24, 2026.

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