LEDUP vs HBN Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LEDUP
This application acts as a universal remote control for specific 2020 app-enabled products. It offers a user-friendly interface that can replace or serve as a backup for your physical remote.
- Replaces physical remote controls
- Controls listed 2020 app-enabled products
- User-friendly interface
- No further setup required
- Backup remote functionality
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LEDUP All In One remote app replaces all remote control functions for listed 2020 app enabled products. App can be used as a backup or replacement for the physical remote controller. Ledup remote app is user friendly and requires no further setup once installed.
HBN Smart
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share access with family members. The app offers quick and simple device connection.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Automated timers
- Family device sharing
- Quick device connection
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1. Remote control: control home appliances from anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices within one App 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices among family members 5. Easy connections: easily and quickly connect App to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HBN Smart at 4.8 against LEDUP's 2.5. HBN Smart also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 38%) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 458). LEDUP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
HBN Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HBN Smart has 3.2K ratings behind it against 458, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of LEDUP's written reviews are positive against 51% of HBN Smart's.
LEDUP ships an update every 3 weeks, HBN Smart every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | LEDUP | HBN Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (458 ratings) | 4.8 (3.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews | 51.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 458 | 3.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aurio Lighting Inc | CENTURY PRODUCTS INC |
Customer experience
LEDUP
HBN Smart
User reviews
LEDUP
From 458 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 App works as expected
- 🚀 Convenient remote control feature
- 💡 Potential for smart home integration
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with the tree
- 🔧 Lack of instructions and guidance
- 🔋 Brightness cannot be adjusted
- 🕰️ Timer feature not working
HBN Smart
From 3.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 🚀 Reliable connection and performance
- 💡 Useful automation features
- 🔒 Secure remote control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with certain networks
- 🤔 Limited functionality without WiFi
- 😕 Confusing app interface
- 🤷♀️ Lack of customer support
Bugs and requests
LEDUP
Reported bugs
3 issues- Tree stuck in demo mode
- Remote and app not syncing properly
- Inconsistent performance across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add dimming functionality
- Improve customization options
- Implement a more reliable timer
- Integrate with smart home platforms
HBN Smart
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Scheduled timers not working as expected
- Devices disappearing from the app
- Firmware updates causing compatibility issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more device types
- Improve scheduling and automation options
- Provide better in-app guidance and tutorials
- Integrate with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
LEDUP
No in-app purchases
HBN Smart
No in-app purchases
