# LED Light Controller Universal vs X Lights LED

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X Lights LED at 100% against LED Light Controller Universal's 21%. X Lights LED also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). LED Light Controller Universal's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 1) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. X Lights LED asks for nothing beyond the download.

X Lights LED holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED Light Controller Universal has 10K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of X Lights LED's.

LED Light Controller Universal ships an update every 2 weeks, X Lights LED every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LED Light Controller Universal | X Lights LED |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-universal/id1664083251/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-lights-led/id6462840352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Codenhagen.IO ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617641724) | [X Lights Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702968939) |

## What reviewers say

### LED Light Controller Universal

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

**Currently charting:** #183 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.)


### X Lights LED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-lights-led/id6462840352)

Control your X Lights exterior lighting products with this app. Customize color patterns, sync lights to music, and set timers for architectural, holiday, deck, and landscape lights. Manage multiple controllers easily via Bluetooth or Wifi.

**Highlights:** Control permanent LED architectural and holiday lights, Manage deck, spotlights, landscape, and hardscape lights, Connect via Bluetooth or Wifi, Customizable color patterns, Music-coordinated light sequences, Programmable timers, speed, and dimmer functions

**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 X Lights LED free?

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

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

X Lights LED is rated higher. LED Light Controller Universal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while X Lights LED averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither LED Light Controller Universal nor X Lights LED shows ads.

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

LED Light Controller Universal ships an update every 2 weeks, and X Lights LED every 3 weeks. Most recently, LED Light Controller Universal was updated on October 6, 2026 and X Lights LED on September 29, 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.*