Comparison

SmartHue for Philips Hue Light vs LED Strip Light Controller

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

Head to head
About

SmartHue for Philips Hue Light

Control your Philips Hue lights and other smart bulbs with intuitive customization and scheduling. Automate your lighting for any mood or occasion, and manage entire rooms or individual lights with ease. Supports voice control via Siri for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Philips Hue Bridge and Bluetooth control
  • Support for Wiz, Tuya, and LIFX lights
  • Personalized lighting schedules
  • Group and room lighting management
  • Adjustable brightness and color temperature
  • Siri voice control integration
Features
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Transform Your Home with SmartHue Elevate your living space into a sanctuary of light and color with SmartHue - the ultimate iOS app designed to unlock the full potential of your Philips Hue Bridge and Bluetooth-connected Hue lights. Built specifically for Philips Hue smart lighting systems, SmartHue offers intuitive control, effortless customization, and seamless connection. With added support for Wiz, Tuya, LIFX lights, SmartHue brings your lighting vision to life. Whether you’re setting the mood for a cozy evening, energizing your workspace, or bringing vibrant colors to life, SmartHue makes lighting your home simple, personal, and inspiring. Key Features 1. Ultimate Philips Hue Control Instantly control Philips Hue bulbs, strips, spotlights, and downlights via Philips Hue Bridge or direct Bluetooth connection. Enjoy full functionality without the need for complex setups. 2. Effortless Setup Connect to your Hue Bridge and Bluetooth-enabled lights in just a few taps. Seamlessly integrate lights across your home’s Wi-Fi and smartphone Bluetooth. 3. Personalized Schedules Automate your lights to wake you with a gentle sunrise, brighten your workspace, or create the perfect evening glow. Set schedules with easy-to-use time and scene automation. 4. Group and Room Control Organize your lights by room or zone. Adjust the atmosphere of an entire floor or a single space with one tap. 5. Fine-Tuned Brightness and Temperature Perfectly adjust brightness and color warmth to suit your needs, from vivid clarity to soft relaxation. 6. Voice Control with Siri Hands-free lighting is here! Use Siri voice commands to turn lights on or off in any room. Just say: “Hey Siri, turn on all lights on SmartHue” - and let your voice do the work. 7. Ongoing Improvements Regular updates bring enhanced performance, new features, and an even better lighting experience. Our dedicated support team is ready to assist whenever you need. Why SmartHue? If you love Philips Hue and want to experience its true potential, SmartHue is built for you. Whether you are setting up your first Hue Bridge, expanding your smart home, or simply seeking effortless control, SmartHue makes smart lighting beautifully simple. And for those looking to broaden their lighting setup - SmartHue also supports LIFX lights for even more flexibility. Requirements Compatible Devices: Philips Hue Bridge, Bluetooth-enabled Hue lights, Wi-Fi smart bulbs, light strips, lamps, and tubes. Zigbee Protocol: Supports a range of Zigbee-enabled brands, including IKEA TRÅDFRI, GE Link, Osram, Sonoff, and others. Support For any questions or assistance, contact us at: smarthue@ecomobile.vn Privacy policy: https://policy.ecomobile.vn/privacy-policy/privacy-policy-light-control-remote Terms of Service: https://policy.ecomobile.vn/privacy-policy/term-of-service-light-control-remote

About

LED Strip Light Controller

Control your LED strip lights with a powerful and intuitive app. Choose from millions of colors, create custom scenes, sync lights to music, and automate your lighting setup. Compatible with Bluetooth and WiFi controllers.

Highlights
  • Full color control with 16 million colors
  • Customizable scenes and 27+ built-in presets
  • Music sync and audio reactive lighting
  • Scheduling and automation
  • Segment control for multi-zone lighting
  • Dynamic effects and animations
  • Home screen widget support
Features
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Control your LED strip lights with the most powerful and intuitive app available. Whether you have Bluetooth or WiFi LED controllers, this app gives you complete control over your lighting setup right from your iPhone. FULL COLOR CONTROL Choose from 16 million colors using the color wheel, sliders, or even your camera. Pick any color from the real world with the Camera Color Picker and instantly apply it to your LED strips. SMART SCENES & PRESETS Choose from 27+ built-in scenes including Relax, Party, Gaming, Sunset, Aurora Borealis, and more. Create and save your own custom scenes to switch between your favorite setups instantly. MUSIC SYNC & AUDIO REACTIVE Make your lights dance to the music! The Audio Reactive mode uses your device's microphone to sync LED colors and brightness with any sound or music playing around you. SCHEDULES & AUTOMATION Set schedules to automatically turn your lights on or off at specific times. Configure weekly repeating schedules so your lights follow your routine without lifting a finger. LED SEGMENT CONTROL Divide your LED strip into independent segments and control each section with different colors and effects. Create stunning multi-zone lighting designs. EFFECTS & ANIMATIONS Apply dynamic effects including crossfade, strobe, pulse, and ambient glow. Adjust speed and brightness for each effect to create the perfect atmosphere. DEVICE GROUPS Control multiple LED controllers simultaneously. Group your devices and apply colors, scenes, and effects to all of them at once. WIDGET SUPPORT Add a home screen widget to quickly view your LED status and brightness without opening the app. WORKS WITH POPULAR CONTROLLERS Compatible with a wide range of Bluetooth and WiFi LED controllers including WLED, Magic Home, and many generic BLE LED strip controllers. KEY FEATURES: - 16 million colors with color wheel & sliders - Camera color picker - 27+ built-in lighting scenes - Custom scene creation & sharing - Audio reactive music sync - Schedule automation with weekly repeats - LED segment control (multi-zone) - Strobe, ambient & dynamic effects - Device groups for multi-controller setups - Home screen widget - WiFi (WLED, Magic Home) & Bluetooth support Download now and transform your space with smart LED lighting control! You can upgrade to Premium with subscription options: • Annual subscription: $69.99, free trial 3 days • Monthly subscription: $7.99 • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://www.mobilealchemy.co/privacy-policy.html Terms of service: https://www.mobilealchemy.co/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

SmartHue for Philips Hue Light4 screens
LED Strip Light Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LED Strip Light Controller at 100% against SmartHue for Philips Hue Light's 2%. LED Strip Light Controller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and ads (none vs shown). SmartHue for Philips Hue Light's advantage is ratings volume (830 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SmartHue for Philips Hue Light sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and LED Strip Light Controller sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LED Strip Light Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartHue for Philips Hue Light has 830 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of SmartHue for Philips Hue Light's written reviews are positive against 100% of LED Strip Light Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartHue for Philips Hue Light ships an update every 2 weeks, LED Strip Light Controller weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SmartHue for Philips Hue Light versus LED Strip Light Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartHue for Philips Hue LightLED Strip Light Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (830 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews1.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings830 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size330 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperECO MOBILE JOINT STOCK COMPANYMOBILE ALCHEMY LTD

Customer experience

SmartHue for Philips Hue Light

All ratings830 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative58.8%
Written reviews267 reviews
Positive1.9%
Neutral1.1%
Negative97.0%

LED Strip Light Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SmartHue for Philips Hue Light

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Lights fail to connect or respond
  • Automation features not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to control lights without subscription
  • More customization options
  • Improved stability and reliability

LED Strip Light Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SmartHue for Philips Hue Light

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium (3-Day Free Trial)3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly 3-day trial Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Pro$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Smart Light Control Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$24.99
4 purchases

LED Strip Light Controller

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is SmartHue for Philips Hue Light free?
SmartHue for Philips Hue Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LED Strip Light Controller free?
LED Strip Light Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SmartHue for Philips Hue Light or LED Strip Light Controller?
LED Strip Light Controller is rated higher. SmartHue for Philips Hue Light averages 2.6 out of 5 from 830 ratings, while LED Strip Light Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SmartHue for Philips Hue Light or LED Strip Light Controller have ads?
SmartHue for Philips Hue Light shows ads; LED Strip Light Controller does not.
Which is updated more often, SmartHue for Philips Hue Light or LED Strip Light Controller?
SmartHue for Philips Hue Light ships an update every 2 weeks, and LED Strip Light Controller weekly. Most recently, SmartHue for Philips Hue Light was updated on November 5, 2026 and LED Strip Light Controller on October 31, 2026.

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