# LED Light Controller Universal vs Illuminova Lights

LED Light Controller Universal and Illuminova Lights both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Illuminova Lights's written reviews are positive against 21% of LED Light Controller Universal's. Illuminova Lights also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). LED Light Controller Universal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 5). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for LED Light Controller Universal against 4.6 for Illuminova Lights. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED Light Controller Universal has 10K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of LED Light Controller Universal's written reviews are positive against 75% of Illuminova Lights's.

LED Light Controller Universal ships an update every 2 weeks, Illuminova Lights every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LED Light Controller Universal | Illuminova Lights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-universal/id1664083251/reviews) | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illuminova-lights/id6450283977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#207** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 404 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codenhagen.IO ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617641724) | [Illuminova Lighting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692696548) |

## What reviewers say

### 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.)


### Illuminova Lights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illuminova-lights/id6450283977)

Control your smart lighting system with a vast spectrum of colors and customizable effects. Group lights, set timers, and even sync them with music. Manage your lighting system remotely from anywhere in the world.

**Highlights:** 16 million color spectrum, Group smart lights, Set timers, Synchronize with music, Remote control from anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LED Light Controller Universal free?

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

### Is Illuminova Lights free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LED Light Controller Universal or Illuminova Lights?

LED Light Controller Universal and Illuminova Lights are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do LED Light Controller Universal or Illuminova Lights have ads?

Neither LED Light Controller Universal nor Illuminova Lights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LED Light Controller Universal or Illuminova Lights?

LED Light Controller Universal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Illuminova Lights every 6 months. Most recently, LED Light Controller Universal was updated on October 14, 2026 and Illuminova Lights on October 9, 2026.

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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.*