hi vs Light DJ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
hi
Explore the world of high-end audio with Europe's leading English-language magazine. Discover the finest audio components, from classic amplifiers to state-of-the-art music servers, and find the latest music to enrich your listening experience.
- High-end audio reviews
- Latest digital audio technology
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- Music server insights
- Music discovery
- Expert audiophile writers
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Hi-Fi+ is Europe’s premier English-language high-end audio magazine. Whether it’s the latest in digital audio technology or the best turntable you’ve ever heard, Hi-Fi+ magazine is the ultimate audiophile authority. Our goal is clear; to seek out the finest audio components money can buy. Music is the soundtrack to all our lives and we think that the better that soundtrack, sounds the more enriched our lives can be. A good audio system can open up new avenues of music that might surprise you. We don’t differentiate; it could be a classic valve amplifier or a state-of-the-art music server – if it sounds good, we want to know and we want to tell you about it. The difference between good sound and great sound lies in the details… and we are obsessive about detail. We aren’t constrained by measurement or bogged down in stuffy old paradigms. We are relevant and a little bit irreverent. Hi-Fi+ features some of the best writers in the business, all passionate about making music sound as good as it possibly can. We seek out the finest audio components – and the latest and greatest music – and aren’t afraid of finding the best, whatever the cost. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest regular issue at the time of purchase. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx
Light DJ
Synchronize your smart lights with music to create dynamic visual experiences. Choose from various effects and color palettes that react to audio input, enhancing parties or everyday listening.
- Sound-reactive visual effects
- Customizable color palettes
- Automatic color selection based on music
- Mellow and active effect modes
- Nanoleaf-specific effects
- Hue Entertainment area support
- Multi-bridge support
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Your Philips Hue, LIFX, and Nanoleaf Light Panels will shine with the Light DJ Visualizer, our powerful and easy-to-use app that allows you to create stunning visual effects and light shows that are synchronized to your music or any audio input. Whether you're hosting a party or just want to elevate your music listening experience, this app offers a wide range of customizable options to help you create mesmerizing visuals that will enhance your lighting system. *** THIS IS THE STANDALONE VISUALIZER VERSION. To try it first, or the full Light DJ experience, search for LIGHT DJ ENTERTAINMENT EFFECTS in the App Store! *** With the Visualizer you can create the ultimate music listening experience with just a few taps. The app listens to your music and changes the effects based on the mood of the song, making your lights more active during intense parts of a song and flowy with softer melodies. The lights magically change colors at just the right moment, adding a new level of ambiance to your music. COLORS PALETTES: Create palettes of up to 8 colors and store them in the app. The Visualizer will pick colors from your selected palette at random to display on your bulbs and panels. QUICK-COLOR CHANGES: Tap the shuffle button to quickly select a new palette at random or use the drag feature to apply standard colors. You can also double-tap on a color to apply it everywhere immediately. AUTO-COLOR SELECTION: When this option is enabled the Visualizer will analyze to your music and change the color palette when it detects a significant change in your music automatically. You'll be blown away each time the chorus hits or the DJ drops the beat. MELLOW EFFECTS: Choose from one of 4 mellow effect modes that activate during softer music (Swirl, Wave, Solid, None) ACTIVE EFFECTS: Choose from one of 5 active effects that activate during louder music (Fireworks, Splotches, Pulses, Flashes, Special Mix) NANOLEAF EFFECTS: Additional fill modes are included for Nanoleaf panels (Linear, Centroid, Bisect, Solid, Match Bulbs). Smoothness and angle can also be adjusted. HUE ENTERTAINMENT: Using a Hue Entertainment area you'll enjoy higher quality effects; the Visualizer will respond faster and with better sync. MULTI-BRIDGE SUPPORT: Combine lights from two or more bridges using the legacy effects or control multiple simultaneous entertainment areas. Visit lightdjapp.com for support or check out video previews at instagram.com/LightDJ This app requires hardware from one of these vendors: - Philips Hue: meethue.com - All Lights Supported - LIFX: lifx.com - All Lights Supported - Nanoleaf Lights: nanoleaf.me - All WiFi-based lights and panels supported including Shapes, Canvas, Lines, Elements, Blocks, Skylight, EXPO Cases, Aurora, A19 WiFi Bulbs, HD LED Strip, Outdoor String Lights and Permanent Lights, Holiday String Lights, and Multicolor Floor Lamp --------------------- Hi, I'm Kevin, the creator of the Light DJ Visualizer. I want to make sure that everyone gets a great light show, so if you're having issues getting the app to connect shoot me an email at kevin@nrthrnlights.com. I'm dedicated to making a quality app to show off your new lights!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: hi at Free against Light DJ's $2.99. hi also leads on ratings volume (56 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Light DJ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On ads and device support 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
hi is free to download; Light DJ costs $2.99 up front. hi sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 6 months. Light DJ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Light DJ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: hi has 56 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
hi ships an update every 6 months, Light DJ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | hi | Light DJ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (56 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Absolute Multimedia UK Ltd | NRTHRNLIGHTS, LLC |
Customer experience
hi
Light DJ
In-app purchases
hi
- Hi-Fi Plus$14.996 Months
- Hi-Fi Plus1 Month trial$24.991 Year
- Hi-Fi+ Issue 78 (id:353221)$2.99
- Hi-Fi+ Issue 81 (id:353215)$2.99
- Hi-Fi+ Issue 131 (id:410644)$2.99
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- issue134$2.99
- Hi-Fi+ & TAS Ul... (id:446013)$3.99
- hi-fi+ Issue 245 (pp:1114081)$3.99
- hi-fi+ Issue 235 (pp:1009611)$3.99
- hi-fi+ Issue 234 (pp:1009617)$3.99
- hi-fi+ Issue 233 (pp:1009623)$3.99
- HiFiPlus 6 back issue bundle$14.99
- 8 issue subscription$17.99
- 16 issue subscription$29.99
Light DJ
No in-app purchases









