# Smart Hue Remote vs Led Light Controller LedRemote

The clearest difference is rating: Led Light Controller LedRemote at 3.9 against Smart Hue Remote's 3.3. Led Light Controller LedRemote also leads on ratings volume (60K vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). Smart Hue Remote's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Hue Remote sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Led Light Controller LedRemote sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Led Light Controller LedRemote holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Led Light Controller LedRemote has 60K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Smart Hue Remote's written reviews are positive against 7% of Led Light Controller LedRemote's.

Smart Hue Remote ships an update every 6 months, Led Light Controller LedRemote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Hue Remote | Led Light Controller LedRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-hue-remote/id1389086564/reviews) | **[3.9 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-ledremote/id1587679090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **60K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **7.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#144** |
| Size | 140 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TINAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539875795) | [Kain Suite Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761133001) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Hue Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-hue-remote/id1389086564)

Control your Philips Hue lights with dynamic and animated colors. Choose from over 50 pre-set lighting scenes or create your own. Requires a Philips Hue bridge and lights, and your phone and bridge must be on the same network.

**Highlights:** Dynamic and animated colors, Over 50 lighting scenes, Scene categories: Fruits, Lamps, Sky, Baby Night Lights, Northern Lights, Fire, Club, Paris, New York, Philips Hue bridge and lights integration, iOS 9.0+ compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimit Light Selection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Northern Lights Scene | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fire Scene | $0.99 | one-time |
| Club Scene | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weather Scene | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paris Scene | $1.99 | one-time |


### Led Light Controller LedRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-ledremote/id1587679090)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control a wide range of smart LED lights from various brands with this universal remote. Automate lighting, sync with music and themes, and enhance your smart home experience. Supports Matter and HomeKit for secure and fast connections.

**Highlights:** Universal LED light control, Smart home lighting automation, Music and theme synchronization, Matter and HomeKit support, Color and brightness adjustment, Light bulb management by location

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| LED Light Controller 6 Months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| LED Light Controller 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| LED Light Controller 6 months | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| LED Light Controller Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Special Offer | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| LED Light Controller Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤖 Works with multiple light brands
- 👍 Comprehensive light control features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription required
- 🚫 Unable to use app without paying
- 🤯 Confusing and misleading setup process
- 🤬 Poor customer support and refund policy
- 🙅‍♀️ Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Connectivity issues with smart lights
- Unreliable scheduling and automation features

**Requested features**

- Free trial period to test app functionality
- Transparent pricing and subscription model
- Improved setup and onboarding experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Hue Remote free?

Smart Hue Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Led Light Controller LedRemote free?

Led Light Controller LedRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Hue Remote or Led Light Controller LedRemote?

Led Light Controller LedRemote is rated higher. Smart Hue Remote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Led Light Controller LedRemote averages 3.9 from 60K ratings.

### Do Smart Hue Remote or Led Light Controller LedRemote have ads?

Led Light Controller LedRemote shows ads; Smart Hue Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Hue Remote or Led Light Controller LedRemote?

Smart Hue Remote ships an update every 6 months, and Led Light Controller LedRemote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smart Hue Remote was updated on September 17, 2026 and Led Light Controller LedRemote on October 3, 2026.

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