Comparison

SMRTLite vs LED Light Controller Remote +

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

Head to head
About

SMRTLite

Transform your living space with millions of color options and dynamic animated patterns. Control your LED strip lights remotely, set schedules, and even use voice commands for effortless ambiance. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, these lights offer endless possibilities.

Highlights
  • Millions of RGB + White color options
  • 5 preset animated patterns
  • Set timers and schedules
  • Dimmable brightness control
  • Indoor and outdoor use
  • Voice controlled operation
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Millions of Color Options Endless possibilities to fit any mood. RGB + White color options offer a color for every occasion. Control Animated Patterns 5 preset animated patterns to add movement to your lights. Set Timers and Schedules Turn your LED strip on at a specific time or set a timer to make it automatically turn off when you want. Dimmable Turn your LED strip on at a specific time or set a timer to make it automatically turn off when you want. For Indoor and Outdoor Use Weather resistant allowing you to accent both the inside and outside of your house without any worries. Voice Controlled Whether you want to turn your lights on and off or change the brightness, a lot can be done using your voice.

About

LED Light Controller Remote +

Control your smart RGB lamps, strips, and bulbs with ease. Customize colors, saturation, and brightness for the perfect ambiance. Connects quickly via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Wide range of colors
  • Fast setup and connection
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support
  • Color palette customization
  • Brightness and saturation control
Features
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Create comfort in your room! Connect to your smart LED lamp or strip and customize your lighting with our app. Fast connection via Wifi or Bluetooth. Convenient palette of colors offers a large selection of shades. You can also choose saturation and brightness. - Wide range of colors - Fast setup and fast connection - Support both wifi and bluetooth - More unique features with subscription Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-_qtlGuT4vPcUFL1AgqZbel_S1sRs1yyqDeDBBEOT80/edit Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YP09EdzHDdzHjj4zUxodFpPsEFiaKPBinGpiYjp4910/edit

Screenshots

SMRTLite4 screens
LED Light Controller Remote +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMRTLite at none against LED Light Controller Remote +'s 11. SMRTLite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). LED Light Controller Remote +'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 676). On price, review sentiment 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 Remote + sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. SMRTLite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMRTLite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED Light Controller Remote + has 3.4K ratings behind it against 676, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 32% and 31% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMRTLite ships an update every 8 months, LED Light Controller Remote + weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SMRTLite versus LED Light Controller Remote +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMRTLiteLED Light Controller Remote +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (676 ratings) — better4.4 (3.4K ratings)
Positive reviews31.7% of reviews — better30.9% of reviews
Number of ratings6763.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB216 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNielsen & Bainbridge, LLCKonrad Kiedrowicz

Customer experience

SMRTLite

All ratings676 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive31.7%
Neutral11.0%
Negative57.3%

LED Light Controller Remote +

All ratings3,430 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive30.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative64.9%

User reviews

SMRTLite

From 676 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good quality
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Smart features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 App bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🔋 Unreliable device performance

LED Light Controller Remote +

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Dynamic colors
  • 😊 Fun and easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App freezing and crashing
  • 🚫 Doesn't work as expected
  • 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns

Bugs and requests

SMRTLite

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to switch between color, white, and scene modes
  • Frequent disconnections and offline issues
  • App crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Better integration with smart home platforms

LED Light Controller Remote +

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not opening or loading
  • Connectivity issues
  • Subscription problems

Requested features

2 requests
  • More color options without subscription
  • Improved connectivity and stability

In-app purchases

None

SMRTLite

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

LED Light Controller Remote +

Subscriptions9
  • LED Special Offer$0.997 Days
  • PRO Led Light Controller Month$4.991 Month
  • PRO Led Light Controller Month3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
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  • Premium Widget Features$6.997 Days
  • Widget Features Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • LED Premium Subscription$6.997 Days
  • LED Premium Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Light Controller Premium1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • LED Light Controller Premium1 Year trial$60.001 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Led Light Controller$11.99

Questions

Is SMRTLite free?
SMRTLite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LED Light Controller Remote + free?
LED Light Controller Remote + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SMRTLite or LED Light Controller Remote +?
SMRTLite is rated higher. SMRTLite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 676 ratings, while LED Light Controller Remote + averages 4.4 from 3.4K ratings.
Do SMRTLite or LED Light Controller Remote + have ads?
LED Light Controller Remote + shows ads; SMRTLite does not.
Which is updated more often, SMRTLite or LED Light Controller Remote +?
SMRTLite ships an update every 8 months, and LED Light Controller Remote + weekly. Most recently, SMRTLite was updated on September 29, 2026 and LED Light Controller Remote + on September 28, 2026.

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