PLAYBULB vs LED Light Controller Remote +
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PLAYBULB
Transform any light fitting into a Bluetooth speaker and control both music and lighting from your iPhone or iPod. Stream audio and adjust brightness, all from your smart device.
- Bluetooth speaker functionality
- App-controlled lighting
- Adjustable brightness
- Audio streaming
- Easy installation in standard light fittings
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Music and light - convert your boring old light fitting to a Bluetooth Speaker AND control the light from your iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 or iPod (5th generation). Play your favourite music, podcast or video sound wherever you have a light fitting nearby - bedside light, table lamp, ceiling light, the choice is yours. With MIPOW's PLAYBULB™ just turn off the power, screw out the old light bulb, screw in PLAYBULB™ and control it like a normal light, on and off from the switch. OR control it from your iPhone 5 without having to reach for the switch. Turn it on and off, dim it, brighten it, stream your audio to it like any other Bluetooth® enabled device. The associated PLAYBULB App currently runs on iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 and iPod 5th generation. Version 1.2 has basic light control and Mode functions, future releases will enhance these further.
LED Light Controller Remote +
Control your smart RGB lamps, strips, and bulbs with ease. Customize colors, saturation, and brightness for the perfect ambiance. Connects quickly via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- Wide range of colors
- Fast setup and connection
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support
- Color palette customization
- Brightness and saturation control
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Create comfort in your room! Connect to your smart LED lamp or strip and customize your lighting with our app. Fast connection via Wifi or Bluetooth. Convenient palette of colors offers a large selection of shades. You can also choose saturation and brightness. - Wide range of colors - Fast setup and fast connection - Support both wifi and bluetooth - More unique features with subscription Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-_qtlGuT4vPcUFL1AgqZbel_S1sRs1yyqDeDBBEOT80/edit Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YP09EdzHDdzHjj4zUxodFpPsEFiaKPBinGpiYjp4910/edit
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LED Light Controller Remote + at 4.4 against PLAYBULB's 1.7. LED Light Controller Remote + also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 25) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). PLAYBULB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. LED Light Controller Remote + sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. PLAYBULB asks for nothing beyond the download.
LED Light Controller Remote + holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED Light Controller Remote + has 3.4K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of PLAYBULB's written reviews are positive against 32% of LED Light Controller Remote +'s.
PLAYBULB ships an update monthly, LED Light Controller Remote + every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PLAYBULB | LED Light Controller Remote + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (25 ratings) | 4.4 (3.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | 32.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 | 3.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 216 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MIPOW LIMITED | Konrad Kiedrowicz |
Customer experience
PLAYBULB
LED Light Controller Remote +
Bugs and requests
PLAYBULB
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
LED Light Controller Remote +
Reported bugs
3 issues- App not opening or loading
- Connectivity issues
- Subscription problems
Requested features
2 requests- More color options without subscription
- Improved connectivity and stability
In-app purchases
PLAYBULB
No in-app purchases
LED Light Controller Remote +
- LED Special Offer$0.997 Days
- PRO Led Light Controller Month$4.991 Month
- PRO Led Light Controller Month3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
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- Premium Widget Features$6.997 Days
- Widget Features Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- LED Premium Subscription$6.997 Days
- LED Premium Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Light Controller Premium1 Year trial$59.991 Year
- LED Light Controller Premium1 Year trial$60.001 Year
- PRO Led Light Controller$11.99
Questions
Is PLAYBULB free?
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