LEDUP vs ColorStream+
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.
ColorStream+
Design personalized light shows with a smart lighting system. Control colors, brightness, and functions via Bluetooth from your phone or tablet. Group up to four sets for a synchronized experience.
- Create custom light shows
- Adjust color and brightness
- Select from multiple functions
- Set multiple timers
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Group up to 4 light sets
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- Create your own light show using the Philips ColorStream +™ customizable lighting system. Control your lights from your smart phone or tablet using the ColorStream +™ app. The easy to use app allows you to adjust the color, brightness or function of your ColorStream +™ lights. Simple Bluetooth connectivity allows for up to 4 sets to be grouped together, and you can choose from multiple functions on each set. Customize your light show: • Functions: Choose from multiple preprogrammed functions, with brightness control available on some functions. From select sets, chose steady on colors. • Timer: Set multiple timers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ColorStream+ at 3.0 against LEDUP's 2.5. ColorStream+ also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 457) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). LEDUP's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 5%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 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.
ColorStream+ holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 457 and 2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of LEDUP's written reviews are positive against 5% of ColorStream+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
LEDUP ships an update every 3 weeks, ColorStream+ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LEDUP | ColorStream+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (457 ratings) | 3.0 (2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.0% of reviews — better | 4.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 457 | 2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aurio Lighting Inc | Seasonal Specialties LLC |
Customer experience
LEDUP
ColorStream+
User reviews
LEDUP
From 457 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
ColorStream+
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive app navigation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/connecting lights
- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 💡 Lack of solid color modes
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
ColorStream+
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes and disconnects
- Lights not responding to app commands
- Inconsistent color/mode behavior
Requested features
5 requests- Add more color options
- Improve timer functionality
- Enhance music sync capabilities
- Allow for individual light control
- Provide better group management
In-app purchases
LEDUP
No in-app purchases
ColorStream+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LEDUP free?
Is ColorStream+ free?
Which has better reviews, LEDUP or ColorStream+?
Do LEDUP or ColorStream+ have ads?
Which is updated more often, LEDUP or ColorStream+?
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