Comparison

Surplife vs LED Light Controller Universal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Surplife

Control your smart lighting devices with ease. Add and manage multiple lights from a single application, allowing you to adjust settings remotely from any location.

Highlights
  • Add multiple devices
  • Control multiple devices
  • Remote device control
  • Easy device management
Features
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Surplife is a smart lighting control APP. Add and control multiple devices to the App so easy. Remotely control devices from anywhere.

About

LED Light Controller Universal

Control your RGB smart lights and strips universally via WiFi and Bluetooth. Adjust brightness, color temperature, and color with an intuitive interface. Create custom scenes or choose from pre-set options to set the perfect mood for any occasion.

Highlights
  • Universal RGB smart light control
  • WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity
  • Adjustable brightness, color temperature, and color
  • Pre-set and custom scene creation
  • Intuitive color wheel interface
  • Individual bulb selection
Features
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LED Light Controller & Remote is a powerful and intuitive mobile application designed to give you universal control over your RGB Smart Lights or Strips via WIFI & Bluetooth. Whether you're relaxing at home, hosting a party, or trying to create a specific ambiance, the LED Light Controller & Remote has everything you need to set the mood with ease. LED Light Controller & Remote allows you to control your RGB Smart Bulbs with precision. You can adjust the brightness, color temperature, and color of your lights using the app's intuitive interface. The app comes with a range of pre-set scenes that you can choose from, or you can create your own custom scenes. With the LED Light Controller & Remote, you can create a warm, cozy ambiance for a night in, a bright and energetic vibe for a party, or a calming atmosphere for a yoga session. LED Light Controller & Remote app has an intuitive and user-friendly interface. The main screen of the app shows your connected RGB Smart lights, and you can select each bulb individually. The app has a color wheel that allows you to choose the exact color you want your bulbs to display, and you can also adjust the brightness and color temperature of your lights. For any questions or requests, please contact our customer support at hello@codenhagen.io Privacy Policy: https://www.codenhagen.io/app/LED-Light-Controller/Privacy/ Terms of Use:  https://www.codenhagen.io/app/LED-Light-Controller/Terms/

Screenshots

Surplife4 screens
LED Light Controller Universal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Surplife at none against LED Light Controller Universal's 7. Surplife also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 20%). LED Light Controller Universal's advantage is ratings volume (9.7K vs 1.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LED Light Controller Universal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Surplife asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Surplife against 4.6 for LED Light Controller Universal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED Light Controller Universal has 9.7K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Surplife's written reviews are positive against 20% of LED Light Controller Universal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Surplife versus LED Light Controller Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurplifeLED Light Controller Universal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings)4.6 (9.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.9% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K9.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size478 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer明长 周Codenhagen.IO ApS

Customer experience

Surplife

All ratings1,123 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews264 reviews
Positive54.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative34.8%

LED Light Controller Universal

All ratings9,672 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative76.0%

User reviews

Surplife

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient control
  • 💡 Customizable lighting
  • 👍 Responsive support
  • 🚀 Reliable functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Buggy app interface
  • 🐛 Unreliable scheduling
  • 🐛 Unresponsive customer service

LED Light Controller Universal

From 9.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Great LED lights
  • 💫 Convenient remote control

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Doesn't connect to WiFi
  • ⏳ Slow connection process
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with certain brands

Bugs and requests

Surplife

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Lights turning on/off randomly
  • Inability to save custom settings
  • App crashing or not opening
  • Lights not responding to app commands
  • Scheduling feature not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • More holiday and theme options
  • Ability to save custom scenes
  • Improved app UI and navigation
  • Multi-device syncing and control
  • Integration with smart home platforms

LED Light Controller Universal

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Lights disconnect randomly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to connect music to lights
  • More customization options (scenes, themes, etc.)

In-app purchases

None

Surplife

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

LED Light Controller Universal

Subscriptions6
  • Led Light Controller Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Led Light Controller Plus$4.991 Month
  • LED Controller Premium$11.491 Month
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  • Led Light Controller Premium$12.991 Year
  • Led Light Controller Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • LED Controller Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$24.00

Questions

Is Surplife free?
Surplife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LED Light Controller Universal free?
LED Light Controller Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Surplife or LED Light Controller Universal?
LED Light Controller Universal is rated higher. Surplife averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while LED Light Controller Universal averages 4.6 from 9.7K ratings.
Do Surplife or LED Light Controller Universal have ads?
Neither Surplife nor LED Light Controller Universal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surplife or LED Light Controller Universal?
Surplife ships an update every 2 weeks, and LED Light Controller Universal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Surplife was updated on September 23, 2026 and LED Light Controller Universal on September 24, 2026.

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