# HiLighting vs LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb

The clearest difference is rating: LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb at 4.5 against HiLighting's 2.5. HiLighting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. HiLighting asks for nothing beyond the download.

LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 586 and 364 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of HiLighting's written reviews are positive against 20% of LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiLighting | LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (586 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hilighting/id1562092453/reviews) | **[4.5 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controllerlampbulb/id6494988586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **586** | 364 |
| Positive reviews | **25.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 40 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Jianjiaweidu Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740454119) | [Vasile Olaru](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853513235) |

## What reviewers say

### HiLighting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hilighting/id1562092453)

Manage your LED devices remotely via Bluetooth.  Monitor your device's status in real-time and access fast, efficient customer service for any issues.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth LED device management, Real-time device status check, Fast customer service

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 💡 Good color options
- 🎨 Customizable lighting
- ⏱️ Useful timer feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔌 Unreliable remote control
- 🎵 Music sync problems
- ⚠️ Frequent app crashes
- 🔧 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to detect or connect to LED lights
- Lights get stuck on one color after disconnection
- Music mode not working as expected
- Timers not functioning properly
- DIY lighting options not saving correctly

**Requested features**

- Add Spotify music integration
- Improve DIY lighting customization
- Implement voice control (Alexa, Google Assistant)
- Enhance timer and automation features
- Provide better troubleshooting guides


### LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controllerlampbulb/id6494988586)

Effortlessly manage your smart LED lights with this app. Customize colors, brightness, and dynamic modes, and schedule lighting effects. Supports various LED types and offers real-time control via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** RGB/RGBW LED control, Real-time color/brightness adjustment, Customizable lighting scenes, Timer and scheduling, Group device control, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart LED Light Controller | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Create a personalized lighting | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Personalize your ambiance | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Lights Remote・Smart Bulb | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Lamp Remote・Smart Light | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Smart Light Controller | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart LED Light Controller | $14.99 | per month |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $19.99 | per month |
| Create a personalized lighting | $19.99 | per month |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $24.99 | per year |
| Smart LED Lighting Remote | $29.99 | per month |
| LED Smart Light Controller | $29.99 | per year |
| Personalize your ambiance | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart Light Remote Control | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Light Remote | $59.99 | per year |
| LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb | $9.99 | one-time |
| LED Light Remote・Smart Lamp | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Looks good
- 👍 Love your app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 App costs money
- 💰 $10 for a LED remote is too much
- 💰 $6 a week subscription is steep
- 💰 $312 a year subscription is too much
- 💰 Free app requires payment

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 App asks for permissions repeatedly
- 🐛 App doesn't recognize existing lamps
- 🐛 App claims no lamps are present
- 🐛 App crashes during tutorial
- 🐛 App sends fake password change emails

**Requested features**

- Allow selection from existing lamps instead of scanning Homekit code
- Provide clear indication of cost before download


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiLighting free?

HiLighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb free?

LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HiLighting or LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb?

LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb is rated higher. HiLighting averages 2.5 out of 5 from 586 ratings, while LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb averages 4.5 from 364 ratings.

### Do HiLighting or LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb have ads?

Neither HiLighting nor LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HiLighting or LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb?

HiLighting ships an update every 2 months, and LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb every 2 months. Most recently, HiLighting was updated on October 14, 2026 and LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb on October 12, 2026.

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