Comparison

LIFX vs Led Light Controller LedRemote

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

Head to head
About

LIFX

Control your smart lights with this app. Easily adjust brightness, color, and temperature. Automate schedules, create custom scenes, and explore fun lighting effects. Integrates with voice assistants and HomeKit for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Basic light control (on/off, dim, color, temperature)
  • Group lights for easy management
  • Automated schedules and scenes
  • Special lighting effects (music visualizer, fire, etc.)
  • Live color painting on compatible lights
  • Custom color palettes
  • HomeKit integration
Features
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Like you, LIFX wants smarter light. This means we care about the way you control your smart lights, as much as we do about the lights themselves. We make it easy to get started with WiFi-enabled, bright, colorful smart lights that need no hub. Yep, you can start with just one device. LIFX App 4 can not only help give you the best start, but will turn your experience “up to 11”. Automate your wake up Schedule, or set up your movie-watching Scene (then set up voice control so you don’t even have to leave the sofa), or play with Effects next time you’re entertaining. Features. The LIFX app is packed full of features like: - The Basics: on/off, dim, change color, change white temperature. - Groups: control all lights in a group easily, including on/off and dimming with one touch from the Home Dashboard. - Group personalization: choose a LIFX illustration to suit or personalize Group cards with your own pictures. - Schedules: automate your lights to fade, change color, and turn on/off, all visible in an easy calendar-style view. - Effects: play with special effects like the music visualizer, fire, move, candle flicker, strobe, color cycle & more, all in one place. - Scenes: set your lighting just the way you like it and save it for later. - Themes: a library of one click color combinations for a Group, from ‘Proud’ to ‘Soothing’. - Paint: with your finger in the app, paint color live onto your LIFX Z, Beam, Tile and Candle. - Custom color palettes: add your favorite colors to a custom color palette. - Discover Tab: find How To guides, learn about integration partners, or shop for LIFX - and much more. Example uses from our customers: - Ambiance: schedule warmer light in the evening - to calm - and whiter light in the morning - to energize. - “Moccupancy”: set irregular schedules to make it seem like you’re home when you’re not. - Sleep: set your bedroom lights to deep red just before bed to produce more melatonin which helps you get better quality sleep. - Stay put: you’ve settled into the sofa for a streaming binge but left the lights on. No need to jump up to the switch, just ask your voice assistant. - Pet owners: if you're unexpectedly late home from work, turn the lights on for your dog from wherever you are. - Silent notifications: use partner apps to give you a light flash if… your car is arriving, or the forecast says it will rain, or you are mentioned on social media, and much more. HomeKit Best color-changing smart bulb for HomeKit cnet Pairing LIFX with Apple HomeKit is easy using the HomeKit onboarding QR code available in the product packaging. Stay in touch. Need a helping hand, or want to offer us some advice? We would love to hear from you about your LIFX experience. You can reach us at support@lifx.com. LIFX lights are available at lifx.com

About

Led Light Controller LedRemote

Control a wide range of smart LED lights from various brands with this universal remote. Automate lighting, sync with music and themes, and enhance your smart home experience. Supports Matter and HomeKit for secure and fast connections.

Highlights
  • Universal LED light control
  • Smart home lighting automation
  • Music and theme synchronization
  • Matter and HomeKit support
  • Color and brightness adjustment
  • Light bulb management by location
Features
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Connect and control all your smart LED ligh Philips Hue, CYNC, LIFX, WiZ, Nanoleaf, Feit Electric, Tuya, TP-Link Kasa, Wyze, Sengled, and many more! Upgrade your LED light connection to Matter for a more secure and faster experience! KEY FEATURES: UNIVERSAL LED LIGHT CONTROLLER & REMOTE >>> Compatible with: Philips Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf, Feit Electric, Kasa TP-Link, Tuya, Merkury, Monster, Linkind, Aidot, Wyze, Sengled, Daybetter, Merkury, Geeni, Cree Lighting, Vibe, Addlon, Ksipze, Nexillumi, Tenmiro and many more >>> Remote control multiple LED lights, Smart bulbs, RGB strip lights, music bulbs >>> Manage light bulb by locations (living room, bedroom, library, outdoor, etc.) >>> Set up unlimited automations >>> Control smart light brightness & colors CREATE LIGHT AUTOMATIONS >>> Set up customizable automations around your living and entertainment >>> Easily select preset automations or customize your own >>> Preset automations include wake-up, party, movie, reading and many more SYNC SMART LED LIGHT BULBS WITH MUSIC >>> Support various music including Spotify, Youtube and Apple Music >>> Change light effects with song mood or tempo >>> Play popular music genres Party vibe Classic Disco Motivation/Cheerful Mediation Relaxation Soft/Chill SYNC SMART LED LIGHT BULBS WITH THEMES >>> 100+ light scenes Holidays Nature Sport Movies Party vibe Color burst Sleep/Relax >>> Create your own theme with photo color extraction SUPPORTS MATTER & HOMEKIT >>> Easily connect lights via Matter for faster, more secure performance. >>> Works seamlessly with Apple HomeKit—control lights using the Home app or Siri. >>> Compatible with Matter-enabled brands like Philips Hue, Nanoleaf, TP-Link Kasa, Tuya, and more. PREMIUM PLANS: >>> Weekly subscription: $8.99 (BEST VALUE) >>> Yearly subscription: $49.99 Occasional free trials may apply. Product, logos and brand names are for identification purpose only and do not indicate endorsement of or affiliation with our application. Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: 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. The cost depends on the selected plan. 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 the free trial will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: hhttps://kainsuite.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://kainsuite.com/terms

Screenshots

LIFX4 screens
Led Light Controller LedRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LIFX at none against Led Light Controller LedRemote's 14. LIFX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Led Light Controller LedRemote's advantage is chart position (#145 vs unranked) and ratings volume (60K vs 7.1K). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. Led Light Controller LedRemote sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. LIFX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Led Light Controller LedRemote holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Led Light Controller LedRemote has 60K ratings behind it against 7.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of LIFX's written reviews are positive against 7% of Led Light Controller LedRemote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LIFX ships an update fortnightly, Led Light Controller LedRemote every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
LIFX versus Led Light Controller LedRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLIFXLed Light Controller LedRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7.1K ratings)3.9 (60K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews — better7.2% of reviews
Number of ratings7.1K60K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#145 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size313 MB244 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLIFXKain Suite Pte. Ltd.

Customer experience

LIFX

All ratings7,088 ratings
Positive65.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews708 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral10.7%
Negative70.8%

Led Light Controller LedRemote

All ratings60,209 ratings
Positive72.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative23.7%
Written reviews486 reviews
Positive7.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative91.8%

User reviews

LIFX

From 7.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Excellent color quality and brightness
  • 🔍 Customizable lighting effects and scenes
  • 🔌 Easy setup and connectivity
  • 📱 Responsive and intuitive app
  • 🤖 Good integration with smart home platforms

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and unreliable performance
  • 🤯 Confusing and cluttered app UI
  • 🔄 Frequent app and firmware updates breaking functionality
  • 🤖 Poor integration with smart home platforms
  • 🕰️ Scheduling and automation issues

Led Light Controller LedRemote

From 60K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤖 Works with multiple light brands
  • 👍 Comprehensive light control features

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription required
  • 🚫 Unable to use app without paying
  • 🤯 Confusing and misleading setup process
  • 🤬 Poor customer support and refund policy
  • 🙅‍♀️ Doesn't work as advertised

Bugs and requests

LIFX

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Lights randomly disconnecting from app
  • Scenes and effects not working as expected
  • Scheduling issues and lights not responding to timers
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • More granular control over individual lights
  • Improved scene and effect customization
  • Better scheduling and automation options
  • Seamless integration with smart home platforms
  • Simplified onboarding and setup process

Led Light Controller LedRemote

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Connectivity issues with smart lights
  • Unreliable scheduling and automation features

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free trial period to test app functionality
  • Transparent pricing and subscription model
  • Improved setup and onboarding experience

In-app purchases

None

LIFX

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Led Light Controller LedRemote

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium$6.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • LED Light Controller Premium3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Weekly$8.997 Days
  • LED Light Controller Monthly$12.991 Month
  • LED Light Controller 6 Months$29.996 Months
  • LED Light Controller 3 Months$29.993 Months
  • LED Light Controller 6 months$39.996 Months
  • LED Light Controller Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Special Offer1 Year trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$39.99
  • LED Light Controller Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is LIFX free?
LIFX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Led Light Controller LedRemote free?
Led Light Controller LedRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LIFX or Led Light Controller LedRemote?
Led Light Controller LedRemote is rated higher. LIFX averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Led Light Controller LedRemote averages 3.9 from 60K ratings.
Do LIFX or Led Light Controller LedRemote have ads?
Led Light Controller LedRemote shows ads; LIFX does not.
Which is updated more often, LIFX or Led Light Controller LedRemote?
LIFX ships an update fortnightly, and Led Light Controller LedRemote every 6 weeks. Most recently, LIFX was updated on September 24, 2026 and Led Light Controller LedRemote on September 24, 2026.

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