Light Show vs XB | Controller App For Xbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Light Show
Control smart light belts with your mobile device. Customize colors, patterns, and effects to create dynamic lighting experiences. Ideal for enhancing ambiance or for decorative purposes.
- Smart light belt control
- Customizable colors
- Pattern selection
- Effect adjustments
- Ambiance enhancement
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XB | Controller App For Xbox
Transform your phone into an Xbox remote for seamless navigation and streaming. Enjoy a significantly faster response time than official apps, allowing effortless control of your console and favorite applications without a physical controller.
- Phone as Xbox remote
- Fast response time
- Seamless navigation
- App access
- Streaming control
- User-friendly interface
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XB Controller App | Remote for Xbox Turn your phone into an Xbox remote controller. Ideal for streaming and basic navigation when your controller is unavailable. Enjoy a seamless response time of 10x faster than the official Xbox app. Navigate your Xbox effortlessly, access your favorite apps, and enjoy control without the hassle of a physical controller or dead batteries. The app is designed for simplicity and convenience. Its user-friendly interface ensures that anyone can easily pick it up and start using it immediately. Whether you need to browse your game library, stream your favorite shows, or adjust settings, enjoy quick and reliable performance. Ensure you are never left without control of your Xbox. Experience the ease of using your phone as a remote. This app is not an official Xbox app published by, affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft. The app uses interfaces that Microsoft can remove from the game console at any time without prior notice. Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/cdc33ff1-97d1-4829-b95b-daf4a7a3d383 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XB | Controller App For Xbox at 4.5 against Light Show's 2.5. XB | Controller App For Xbox also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 42) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Light Show's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. XB | Controller App For Xbox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Light Show asks for nothing beyond the download.
XB | Controller App For Xbox holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XB | Controller App For Xbox has 2.2K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Light Show's written reviews are positive against 36% of XB | Controller App For Xbox's.
Light Show ships an update every 6 weeks, XB | Controller App For Xbox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Light Show | XB | Controller App For Xbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (42 ratings) | 4.5 (2.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | 35.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 42 | 2.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd. | SimpleDev LLC |
Customer experience
Light Show
XB | Controller App For Xbox
Bugs and requests
Light Show
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
XB | Controller App For Xbox
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- Buttons not responding as expected
- Unexpected charges/subscriptions
Requested features
3 requests- Option to name Xbox devices
- Support for all controller buttons
- Ability to use app without logging into Xbox
In-app purchases
Light Show
No in-app purchases
XB | Controller App For Xbox
- Controller for Xbox - Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
Questions
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