# LED Light Controller Universal vs Permanent Lights

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Permanent Lights at 100% against LED Light Controller Universal's 21%. Permanent Lights 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 update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Permanent Lights asks for nothing beyond the download.

Permanent Lights 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 Permanent Lights's.

LED Light Controller Universal ships an update every 2 weeks, Permanent Lights every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LED Light Controller Universal | Permanent Lights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/permanent-lights/id6754832964/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 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 85 MB | 405 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) | [Permanent Lights USA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850389243) |

## What reviewers say

### LED Light Controller Universal

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

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.)


### Permanent Lights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/permanent-lights/id6754832964)

Control your lighting system from your phone. Select pre-made designs, build your own, and set timers for your lights. Manage multiple zones or even different homes with ease.

**Highlights:** Holiday and accent lighting presets, Custom pattern creation, Multi-zone and multi-home management, Brightness and speed adjustment, Scheduling and timers, Save favorite settings, Quick on/off control

**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 Permanent Lights free?

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

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

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

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

Neither LED Light Controller Universal nor Permanent Lights shows ads.

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

LED Light Controller Universal ships an update every 2 weeks, and Permanent Lights every 5 weeks. Most recently, LED Light Controller Universal was updated on October 15, 2026 and Permanent Lights 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.*