iStrip+ vs Simple Hyperion Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iStrip+
Control smart light bars with unlimited color customization and dynamic effects like stroboscopic and breathing. Group multiple devices for a synchronized, colorful experience. Enjoy music synchronization for an immersive atmosphere.
- Unlimited light bar color customization
- Stroboscopic and breathing effects
- Group control for multiple devices
- Music rhythm synchronization
- Mobile and hardware microphone rhythm
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Istrip is an intelligent light bar controller. Unlimited customization of light bar color you need. It provides rich and colorful stroboscopic, breathing and other effects. It can control multiple devices in groups and give you a colorful world. In addition, it also provides music rhythm effect, and mobile phone or hardware microphone rhythm. He can satisfy all your needs for lights and give you endless joy. Enjoy it! iStrip是一款智能灯条控制器。无限定制您所需要的灯条颜色。他提供丰富多彩的频闪、呼吸等效果。更能分组管控多个设备，给你一个五彩斑斓的世界。此外，还提供了音乐律动效果，和手机或硬件麦克风律动。他能满足你所有对灯的需要，给你无尽的欢乐。尽情享受吧！
Simple Hyperion Remote
Control your RPi Hyperion LED lights directly from your phone or smartwatch. Effortlessly turn your TV's ambient lighting on or off, and customize LED colors and effects for a personalized atmosphere.
- Control RPi Hyperion LED lights
- Turn lights ON/OFF
- Change LED color
- Select LED effects
- Phone and smartwatch support
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Simple Hyperion Remote Control apps is a remote control for RPi Hyperion LED. Switch ON or OFF your TV LED lights using your phone or watch. Change LED colour and effects. Applications will need permission to connect to your local network and device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iStrip+ at Free against Simple Hyperion Remote's $0.99. iStrip+ also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
iStrip+ is free to download; Simple Hyperion Remote costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iStrip+ ships an update every 2 months, Simple Hyperion Remote every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iStrip+ | Simple Hyperion Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.8 (449 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 449 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd. | Helbert Vicedo |
Customer experience
iStrip+
Simple Hyperion Remote
Bugs and requests
iStrip+
Reported bugs
5 issues- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- App doesn't detect LED lights
- Lights won't turn on or off
- Incorrect color display
- Timer not working as expected
Requested features
6 requests- Add custom color options
- Improve music sync feature
- Add more animation effects
- Improve timer functionality
- Integrate with smart home platforms
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- Add widget support
Simple Hyperion Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iStrip+
No in-app purchases
Simple Hyperion Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iStrip+ free?
Is Simple Hyperion Remote free?
Do iStrip+ or Simple Hyperion Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, iStrip+ or Simple Hyperion Remote?
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