tzumiLED vs Alpena Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
tzumiLED
Easily connect and control your smart LED lights from your mobile device. Manage colors, brightness, and create custom lighting scenes for any mood or occasion.
- Connect smart LED lights
- Control colors
- Adjust brightness
- Create custom scenes
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This is convenient to connect your smart LED lights
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.
- Control power
- Adjust dimming levels
- Select RGB colors
- Program preset options
- Bluetooth 4.0+ connectivity
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: tzumiLED at 2.5 against Alpena Auto's 1.7. tzumiLED also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 13%) and ratings volume (704 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
tzumiLED holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tzumiLED has 704 ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of tzumiLED's written reviews are positive against 13% of Alpena Auto's.
tzumiLED ships an update every 5 months, Alpena Auto every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | tzumiLED | Alpena Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (704 ratings) — better | 1.7 (133 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 704 — better | 133 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tzumi Electronics LLC. | Marklyn Group Inc |
Customer experience
tzumiLED
Alpena Auto
User reviews
tzumiLED
From 704 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Bright and colorful lights
- 👍 Mostly easy to use
- 💡 Music integration
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent color accuracy
- 🐛 Remote control problems
Alpena Auto
From 133 App Store ratingsWhat 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
tzumiLED
Reported bugs
4 issues- Music feature crashes the app
- Bluetooth connection issues
- Blank settings menu
- Scheduling feature not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Custom color patterns
- Improved music integration
- Compatibility with smart home platforms
- Better scheduling/automation options
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
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- Improved documentation and user manual in app
- Compatibility information for different products
- Auto-off timer to prevent battery drain
In-app purchases
tzumiLED
No in-app purchases
Alpena Auto
No in-app purchases
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