Comparison

ColorStream+ vs Klypp

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Create custom light shows
  • Adjust color and brightness
  • Select from multiple functions
  • Set multiple timers
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Group up to 4 light sets
Features
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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

About

Klypp

This app helps you organize and manage files on your personal media server. Monitor file transfers, view progress and estimated time of arrival, and maintain a tidy personal library without relying on external catalogs or downloads.

Highlights
  • Connects to personal media servers
  • Organizes owned or licensed files
  • Monitors file transfers
  • Displays transfer progress and ETA
  • Keeps personal library tidy
  • No third-party catalogs or downloads
Features
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Klypp is a self-hosted media mover and server companion app for people who run their own home servers, NAS devices, and personal media libraries. Klypp connects your iPhone or iPad to your own Klypp Server so you can organize, move, and monitor files you already own or are licensed to use. Your server does the work, and the mobile app gives you a simple way to manage it from anywhere. Klypp requires Klypp Server. The mobile app does not work on its own. Install Klypp Server on a PC, NAS, or home server that has access to your media storage, then sign in from the mobile app to connect your devices. With Klypp you can: • Move and organize files between your server and storage locations • Send videos, photos, and other files from your mobile device back to your home server • Monitor transfer progress, speed, and estimated time remaining • See active, completed, and recent transfers • View upcoming episodes based on your own library • Automatically clean up completed transfers • Keep your media folders structured and easy to browse • Run your own server scripts on demand or on a schedule • Get push notifications when scripts succeed or fail Klypp is built for self-hosted setups using local storage, mounted drives, and network shares. It does not provide third-party media downloads, streaming catalogs, or access to media you do not already own or have permission to use. Klypp uses a secure relay and your Klypp account to link your mobile device to your server without requiring router port forwarding, VPN setup, dynamic DNS, or public API keys. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ColorStream+4 screens
Klypp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Klypp at 100% against ColorStream+'s 5%. Klypp also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0). ColorStream+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (2K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Klypp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ColorStream+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Klypp holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ColorStream+ has 2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of ColorStream+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Klypp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ColorStream+ ships an update every 5 months, Klypp every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ColorStream+ versus Klypp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorStream+Klypp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2K ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeasonal Specialties LLCKlypp LLC

Customer experience

ColorStream+

All ratings2,013 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative47.0%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive4.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative89.3%

Klypp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Klypp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ColorStream+

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Klypp

Subscriptions3
  • Klypp Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Klypp Pro 3-Month$7.993 Months
  • Klypp Pro Annual$12.991 Year

Questions

Is ColorStream+ free?
ColorStream+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Klypp free?
Klypp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ColorStream+ or Klypp?
Klypp is rated higher. ColorStream+ averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Klypp averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do ColorStream+ or Klypp have ads?
Neither ColorStream+ nor Klypp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ColorStream+ or Klypp?
ColorStream+ ships an update every 5 months, and Klypp every 3 months. Most recently, ColorStream+ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Klypp on October 16, 2026.

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