# Roku Smart Home vs LED Light Controller Universal

The clearest difference is ads: LED Light Controller Universal at none against Roku Smart Home's shown. Roku Smart Home's advantage is ratings volume (161K vs 9.7K) and review sentiment (33% vs 20%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roku Smart Home sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and LED Light Controller Universal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Roku Smart Home against 4.6 for LED Light Controller Universal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roku Smart Home has 161K ratings behind it against 9.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Roku Smart Home's written reviews are positive against 20% of LED Light Controller Universal's.

Roku Smart Home ships an update every 3 weeks, LED Light Controller Universal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Roku Smart Home | LED Light Controller Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (161K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-smart-home/id1626186138/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-universal/id1664083251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **161K** | 9.7K |
| Positive reviews | **33.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | #207 |
| Size | 264 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ROKU INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482066634) | [Codenhagen.IO ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617641724) |

## What reviewers say

### Roku Smart Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roku-smart-home/id1626186138)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app allows you to manage all your Roku smart home devices from a single interface. Control cameras, lights, plugs, and more, with features like live monitoring, two-way audio, and customizable notifications. Set schedules and automate your home for convenience and security.

**Highlights:** Device setup and customization, Live camera monitoring, Two-way audio communication, Motion and sound notifications, Smart light control (color, brightness, presets), Smart plug scheduling and remote control, Cloud storage for recordings (subscription)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Cam Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Cam Monthly 2 | $7.99 | per month |
| Cam plus plan monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Cam annual | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Cam annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Cam plus plan yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great camera quality
- 👍 Easy setup and use
- 🔒 Helpful for home security
- 💡 Integrates with Roku TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and camera disconnects
- 🐛 Recording/playback problems
- 🐛 App glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras randomly go offline
- Recorded videos not saving properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Camera settings resetting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add option to auto-delete recorded events
- Allow playback of recorded videos without subscription
- Improve video quality adjustment options
- Add ability to rearrange camera order in the app


### LED Light Controller Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-universal/id1664083251)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Led Light Controller Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Led Light Controller Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| LED Controller Premium | $11.49 | per month |
| Led Light Controller Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Led Light Controller Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| LED Controller Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $24.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great LED lights
- 💫 Convenient remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Lights disconnect randomly

**Requested features**

- Ability to connect music to lights
- More customization options (scenes, themes, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roku Smart Home free?

Roku Smart Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LED Light Controller Universal free?

LED Light Controller Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Roku Smart Home or LED Light Controller Universal?

Roku Smart Home is rated higher. Roku Smart Home averages 4.7 out of 5 from 161K ratings, while LED Light Controller Universal averages 4.6 from 9.7K ratings.

### Do Roku Smart Home or LED Light Controller Universal have ads?

Roku Smart Home shows ads; LED Light Controller Universal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Roku Smart Home or LED Light Controller Universal?

Roku Smart Home ships an update every 3 weeks, and LED Light Controller Universal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Roku Smart Home was updated on September 26, 2026 and LED Light Controller Universal on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Roku Smart Home or LED Light Controller Universal?

Roku Smart Home currently peaks at #191 in the App Store charts, and LED Light Controller Universal at #207. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*