# Magic vs LED Lamp

The clearest difference is rating: LED Lamp at 4.6 against Magic's 2.3. LED Lamp also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (50% vs 30%). Magic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LED Lamp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

LED Lamp holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 819 ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Magic's written reviews are positive against 50% of LED Lamp's.

Magic ships an update every 5 weeks, LED Lamp daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic | LED Lamp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050/reviews) | **[4.6 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-lamp-remote-controller/id6504626257/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **819** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#171** | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [shenzhen ELK Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491353983) | [Jay Clauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844912065) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050)

**Currently charting:** #171 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Control your RGBIC LED strips with this app. Adjust brightness, colors, dynamic modes, and scenes. Sync lights to music, set timers, and customize pixel configurations for a personalized lighting experience.

**Highlights:** Color control, Dimming and grading, Dynamic modes and scenes, Music rhythm sync, Timer settings, Pixel and line sequence customization

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great product
- 👍 Lots of color options and effects
- 🎨 Decent app functionality
- 💡 Music sync feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🔌 Unreliable remote and app control
- 🎨 Limited color customization
- 🤔 Confusing UI and settings
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Colors not displaying correctly
- Lights not responding to app commands
- App crashing or not connecting
- Scheduled timers not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add holiday-themed color presets
- Allow custom color/pattern creation
- Improve music integration
- Add Siri/HomeKit support
- Provide better instructions and troubleshooting


### LED Lamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-lamp-remote-controller/id6504626257)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic free?

Magic 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, Magic or LED Lamp?

LED Lamp is rated higher. Magic averages 2.3 out of 5 from 819 ratings, while LED Lamp averages 4.6 from 96 ratings.

### Do Magic or LED Lamp have ads?

Neither Magic nor LED Lamp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic or LED Lamp?

Magic ships an update every 5 weeks, and LED Lamp daily. Most recently, Magic was updated on September 22, 2026 and LED Lamp on September 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*