Comparison

LED Hue vs Alpena Auto

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

Head to head

LED Hue

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 2.6487 ratingsView app →

Alpena Auto

Control Alpena® LED products

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 1.7133 ratingsView app →

About

LED Hue

Control full-color LED strips via Bluetooth with this app. Select from over 120 effects, customize colors, speed, and brightness. Supports a wide range of LED driver ICs for versatile lighting setups.

Highlights

Bluetooth LED control
120+ effect presets
Customizable colors
Adjustable speed and brightness
Supports numerous LED driver ICs
Device name modification

Features

Read full description

LED Hue is an APP designed for full color LED controller as a remote controller via Bluetooth. It supports many LED driver IC: SM16703,TM1804,UCS1903,WS2811,WS2801,SK6812,SK6812_RGBW,LPD6803,LPD8806,APA102,APA105,TM1814,TM1914,TM1913,P9813,INK1003,P943S,P9411,P9412,P9413,P9414,TX1812,TX1813,GS8206,GS8208,SK9822,DMX512. When connected the controller, there are amount 120 kinds of effect for user to select. Main function: Modifying device's name; Selecting different chipset; Setting RGB order; Setting pixels number; Selecting effects; Picking static colors; Modifying speed for effect; Modifying brightness.

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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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.

Screenshots

LED Hue4 screens

Alpena Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LED Hue at 2.6 against Alpena Auto's 1.7. LED Hue also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 13%) and ratings volume (487 vs 133). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

LED Hue holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 487 and 133 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of LED Hue's written reviews are positive against 13% of Alpena Auto's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LED Hue ships an update every 5 months, Alpena Auto every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level

LED Hue versus Alpena Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	LED Hue	Alpena Auto
Price	Free	Free
Rating	2.6 (487 ratings) — better	1.7 (133 ratings)
Positive reviews	33.3% of reviews — better	12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings	487 — better	133
Update frequency	Every 5 months — better	Every 6 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	10.0 — better	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	5 MB	47 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shenzhen Sperll Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.	Marklyn Group Inc

Customer experience

LED Hue

All ratings479 ratings

Positive35.7%

Neutral12.1%

Negative52.2%

Written reviews147 reviews

Positive33.3%

Neutral16.3%

Negative50.3%

Alpena Auto

All ratings125 ratings

Positive11.2%

Neutral10.4%

Negative78.4%

Written reviews80 reviews

Positive12.5%

Neutral8.8%

Negative78.8%

User reviews

LED Hue

From 487 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Easy to use
🚀 Many light modes and effects
💡 Customizable colors and brightness
🔒 Waterproof and snow-proof

Room to improve

🐛 Connectivity issues
🐛 Lights get stuck on certain colors
🐛 Unreliable Bluetooth connection
🐛 Flicker and color mismatch issues

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

LED Hue

Reported bugs

4 issues

Lights get stuck on certain colors
Bluetooth connection frequently lost
Colors don't match what's selected in app
App fails to detect and connect to lights

Requested features

5 requests

Add music sync mode
Allow creating custom color patterns
Improve color selection and naming
Add timer and scheduling features
Implement multi-light group control

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

Show 3 more

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

In-app purchases

None

LED Hue

No in-app purchases

None

Alpena Auto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LED Hue free?

LED Hue 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, LED Hue or Alpena Auto?

LED Hue is rated higher. LED Hue averages 2.6 out of 5 from 487 ratings, while Alpena Auto averages 1.7 from 133 ratings.

Do LED Hue or Alpena Auto have ads?

Neither LED Hue nor Alpena Auto shows ads.

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

LED Hue ships an update every 5 months, and Alpena Auto every 6 months. Most recently, LED Hue was updated on November 2, 2026 and Alpena Auto on November 3, 2026.