Comparison

LED Light Controller Universal vs RCA Smart Remote

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

Head to head
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/

About

RCA Smart Remote

Control your entertainment devices with ease. This app provides access to a comprehensive code library for programming remotes and includes a helpful feature to locate your misplaced remote.

Highlights
  • Program remote controls
  • Access extensive code library
  • Control entertainment devices
  • Find misplaced remote
  • Support for major brands
Features
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Programming your remote has never been easier with the RCA Smart Remote app. Just connect and download from RCA's full code library of all the latest entertainment devices from all major brands. The RCA Smart Remote app also offers a find-me feature so you will never misplace your remote again. RCA makes entertainment easy.

Screenshots

LED Light Controller Universal3 screens
RCA Smart Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LED Light Controller Universal at 4.6 against RCA Smart Remote's 2.2. LED Light Controller Universal also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 103). RCA Smart Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, review sentiment, 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. RCA Smart Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LED Light Controller Universal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED Light Controller Universal has 10K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of LED Light Controller Universal's written reviews are positive against 15% of RCA Smart Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LED Light Controller Universal ships an update every 2 weeks, RCA Smart Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LED Light Controller Universal versus RCA Smart Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLED Light Controller UniversalRCA Smart Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10K ratings) — better2.2 (103 ratings)
Positive reviews20.8% of reviews — better15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better103
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodenhagen.IO ApSVoxx international Corp

Customer experience

LED Light Controller Universal

All ratings9,999 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative75.3%

RCA Smart Remote

All ratings99 ratings
Positive28.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative68.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative81.8%

User reviews

LED Light Controller Universal

From 10K 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

RCA Smart Remote

From 103 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy programming with app
  • 👍 Remote finder feature useful
  • 👍 Efficient and small footprint
  • 👍 Does not collect user data
  • 👍 Simple, well-designed UI

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections/reconnections
  • 🐛 App difficult to understand initially
  • 🐛 Pairing issues
  • 🐛 Remote not always supported
  • 🐛 Menu button functionality issues

Bugs and requests

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.)

RCA Smart Remote

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Loses pairing frequently
  • Requires constant re-pairing
  • Stuck on one app/won't move
  • TV/Fire stick rejecting pairing
  • Menu button not functioning correctly
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  • Bluetooth connection issues
  • Incompatible with newer phones
  • App searching endlessly
  • HTTP request failed (502)
  • Random disconnections
  • App not working altogether
  • Remote dies and won't connect again
  • App stops at last pairing step
  • Doesn't work with Apple TV, BT or IR
  • Doesn't control Roku as advertised
  • App continues searching and never finds remote
  • App still searching after restarts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve app understanding for new users
  • Ensure remote compatibility with more devices (Apple TV, Roku)
  • Fix menu button functionality for Fire Stick
  • Provide clear TV support information before purchase

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
None

RCA Smart Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LED Light Controller Universal free?
LED Light Controller Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RCA Smart Remote free?
RCA Smart Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LED Light Controller Universal or RCA Smart Remote?
LED Light Controller Universal is rated higher. LED Light Controller Universal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while RCA Smart Remote averages 2.2 from 103 ratings.
Do LED Light Controller Universal or RCA Smart Remote have ads?
Neither LED Light Controller Universal nor RCA Smart Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LED Light Controller Universal or RCA Smart Remote?
LED Light Controller Universal ships an update every 2 weeks, and RCA Smart Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, LED Light Controller Universal was updated on October 29, 2026 and RCA Smart Remote on October 21, 2026.

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