Comparison

OLED Control vs HomeBridger

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

Head to head
About

OLED Control

Control your LG TV with your iPhone or iPad, adjusting picture settings and launching apps easily. Save custom presets for different content and inputs. Requires TV and device on the same Wi-Fi network.

Highlights
  • Remote control functions
  • Picture setting adjustments
  • App launching
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Customizable shortcuts
  • Picture presets
Features
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Make your LG TV easier to control—and your picture easier to fine-tune. Use your iPhone or iPad as a remote, open favorite TV apps, and keep useful controls close with Home Screen widgets. EVERYDAY CONTROL, FEWER TAPS Adjust volume, navigate menus, switch inputs, and launch installed TV apps. Customize app shortcuts and manage saved TVs in one place. Connect over the same Wi-Fi network with nearby discovery or an IP address. GET MORE FROM YOUR PICTURE Fine-tune supported brightness, contrast, color, sharpness, HDR, and gaming settings. Save picture presets for different content and inputs without working through long on-screen menus. MADE FOR LG WEBOS OLED Control supports compatible LG webOS TVs. Available controls depend on your TV model, firmware, input, and picture mode. Your phone or tablet and TV must use the same local network. Basic remote functions are free. Some advanced features require Premium, available through an auto-renewing subscription or a lifetime purchase. Available options and localized prices are shown in the app before purchase. TV commands are sent over your local network. OLED Control is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by LG. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://oledcontrol.xyz/privacy

About

HomeBridger

Manage your Homebridge server remotely with ease. Monitor server status, control plugins and bridges, and access real-time logs. Features automatic backups and home screen widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Remote Homebridge server management
  • Real-time server status monitoring
  • Plugin management and updates
  • Child bridge control
  • Home screen widgets
  • Automatic backups and configuration history
  • Live log streaming
Features
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Take control of your smart home from anywhere with HomeBridger — the easiest way to manage your Homebridge server from your iPhone or iPad. Easy Setup Getting started is simple. Just enter your server's IP address and we'll do the rest — automatically detecting the right settings and connecting you to your Homebridge. No technical knowledge required. See Everything at a Glance Your dashboard shows you exactly what's happening with your smart home server. Is it running smoothly? How much memory is it using? How long has it been up? All the important stuff, beautifully displayed. Manage Your Plugins See all your installed plugins, check for updates, and install new ones with a single tap. You can even edit plugin settings and choose which ones notify you about updates. Control Your Bridges If you use child bridges, you can start, stop, and monitor them all from one place. Pin your favorites for quick access, or add them to a widget for instant control from your home screen. Widgets for Your Home Screen Five different widgets let you monitor and control Homebridge without even opening the app. Check server status, see plugin updates, or restart services — right from your home screen or lock screen. Automatic Backups & Configuration History Never lose your configuration again. HomeBridger can automatically back up your Homebridge settings daily, keeping your smart home safe. Track changes to your config over time and restore previous versions with a single tap. Real-Time Logs When something goes wrong, see exactly what's happening with live log streaming. Errors are highlighted in red so you can quickly find and fix issues.

Screenshots

OLED Control4 screens
HomeBridger4 screens

Verdict

The call

OLED Control and HomeBridger both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of OLED Control's written reviews are positive against 33% of HomeBridger's. HomeBridger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. OLED Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HomeBridger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for OLED Control against 4.3 for HomeBridger. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of OLED Control's written reviews are positive against 33% of HomeBridger's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OLED Control ships an update every 5 days, HomeBridger every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OLED Control versus HomeBridger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOLED ControlHomeBridger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better4.3 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings710 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVLAD GHEORGHE TULITULVL35 LLC

Customer experience

OLED Control

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

HomeBridger

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

OLED Control

Subscriptions3
  • OLED Control Monthly$0.991 Month
  • OLED Control Weekly$2.997 Days
  • OLED Control Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • OLED Control Lifetime Offer$11.99
  • OLED Control Lifetime$19.99
None

HomeBridger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OLED Control free?
OLED Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HomeBridger free?
HomeBridger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OLED Control or HomeBridger?
OLED Control is rated higher. OLED Control averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while HomeBridger averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.
Do OLED Control or HomeBridger have ads?
Neither OLED Control nor HomeBridger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OLED Control or HomeBridger?
OLED Control ships an update every 5 days, and HomeBridger every 4 days. Most recently, OLED Control was updated on November 8, 2026 and HomeBridger on November 5, 2026.

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