Comparison

AsteraApp vs LED Lamp

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

Head to head
About

AsteraApp

Control complex lighting setups with customizable programs and effects. Prepare lights for wireless DMX, diagnose, update, and reset them. Features include beat-synced effects, group management, and power-saving standby.

Highlights
  • Customizable programs and effects
  • Wireless DMX preparation
  • Light diagnostics and updates
  • Beat-synced effects (Auto BPM)
  • Group management (Targets)
  • Scheduled Standby
  • Dynamic PowerBoost
Features
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The AsteraApp™ offers intuitive and fast control of complex lighting setups with fully customizable programs and effects. The App is also used to prepare Astera lights for wireless DMX by sending addresses and profilesto them. In addition, lamps can be diagnosed, updated or reset from the AsteraApp™. Here are some of the features: Talkback+ Detect all available lights, set them up, check their status, configure DMX addresses and DMX profiles. Seamless Runtime Set the length of your production and be sure that your lights won`t run out while still getting the maximum brightness. Effects Quickly build programs out of colors and effects, trigger them or make them match a beat. Targets Quickly create groups of lights, assign positions and select which lights should receive commands. Scheduled StandBy Switch lights into power-saving standby and schedule them to wake up when the production starts. Dynamic PowerBoost This exclusive feature makes the light able to display the maximum brightness at all time and intensify non-white colors. Green/Magenta Correction Adjust green/magenta during content creation to reduce postproduction work. Emergency Lights Switches to white light when AC power is cut to keep your event save DJ Feature Auto BPM analyzes the beat and matches programs to it, flash buttons can trigger special effects while being held down. Other Features The AsteraApp™ is packed with many additional items and new features are frequently added via software update.

About

LED Lamp

Control a wide range of smart LED lights from various brands with this app. Synchronize lights with music, create custom scenes for any mood, and choose from a vast color spectrum. Supports WiFi and Bluetooth devices.

Highlights
  • Centralized smart light control
  • Music-synchronized lighting
  • Customizable lighting scenes
  • Wide color spectrum selection
  • Supports WiFi and Bluetooth devices
  • Universal compatibility with smart bulbs, strips, and lamps
Features
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Brighten your space with our app! Enhance your smart lighting setup with our innovative app, which integrates a variety of smart LED lights effortlessly. Easily manage lights from your preferred brands. Central Control Hub: Explore a comprehensive solution for operating all your smart LED lights. From Philips Hue to Wyze, manage and synchronize them smoothly through our user-friendly interface. Music-Synced Lighting: Immerse yourself in a sensory exploration with smart lighting that syncs to your chosen music. Enjoy the enchanting interplay of light and sound in perfect synchrony. Scenes for All Moods: Select from scenes or create your own unique atmosphere. From a warm holiday glow and serene natural settings to thrilling sports environments and lively party atmospheres, find a scene to match every occasion. Color Variety: Choose from a wide color spectrum to suit any moment. Whether you're seeking relaxation or an energizing environment, discover the ideal color for your area. Broad Device Support: Our Universal LED Light Controller works with an extensive range of smart bulbs, light strips, lamps, and light tubes. Extensive Compatibility: Supports WiFi and Bluetooth-enabled devices including bulbs, light strips, lamps, and tubes. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ODKlDvKoeIOM0J2ydky4mJ_wnT8PEm3xRNQ1qnIAkw0/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZFgsnzuOGB0lObjtMacjLyNtlx8nk59QHNxyo8pe5NY/edit?usp=sharing We aim to enhance your smart lighting experience! Contact & Support: aurelienmaurin6@outlook.com

Screenshots

AsteraApp4 screens
LED Lamp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LED Lamp at 4.6 against AsteraApp's 2.3. LED Lamp also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (50% vs 28%). AsteraApp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.4). On price, ratings volume, 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 Lamp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. AsteraApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LED Lamp holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 96 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of AsteraApp's written reviews are positive against 50% of LED Lamp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AsteraApp ships an update every 3 weeks, LED Lamp daily. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AsteraApp versus LED Lamp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsteraAppLED Lamp
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (51 ratings)4.6 (96 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.2% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5196 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAstera LED Technology GmbHJay Clauer

Customer experience

AsteraApp

All ratings51 ratings
Positive29.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative68.6%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive28.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative63.4%

LED Lamp

All ratings96 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

AsteraApp

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LED Lamp

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days

Questions

Is AsteraApp free?
AsteraApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LED Lamp free?
LED Lamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AsteraApp or LED Lamp?
LED Lamp is rated higher. AsteraApp averages 2.3 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while LED Lamp averages 4.6 from 96 ratings.
Do AsteraApp or LED Lamp have ads?
Neither AsteraApp nor LED Lamp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AsteraApp or LED Lamp?
AsteraApp ships an update every 3 weeks, and LED Lamp daily. Most recently, AsteraApp was updated on August 14, 2026 and LED Lamp on September 14, 2026.

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