# Color Control Niko vs LED Light Controller Universal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Control Niko at none against LED Light Controller Universal's 7. Color Control Niko also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). LED Light Controller Universal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LED Light Controller Universal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Color Control Niko asks for nothing beyond the download.

Color Control Niko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED Light Controller Universal has 10K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Color Control Niko's written reviews are positive against 21% of LED Light Controller Universal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Color Control Niko ships an update every 19 months, LED Light Controller Universal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Control Niko | LED Light Controller Universal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-control-niko/id808800437/reviews)** | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-universal/id1664083251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **20.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#206** |
| Size | 5 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Niko n.v.](https://appshunter.io/developer/441504490) | [Codenhagen.IO ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617641724) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Control Niko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-control-niko/id808800437)

Control your RGB, RGB(W), or tunable white LED strips directly from your smartphone or tablet. Easily select colors, adjust brightness, save favorites, and manage multiple rooms for personalized lighting.

**Highlights:** Centralized control for LED strips, Color wheel and sliders, Adjustable dimming, Save favorite colors, Customizable color loops, Room management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LED Light Controller Universal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-universal/id1664083251)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Control your RGB smart lights and strips universally via WiFi and Bluetooth. Adjust brightness, color temperature, and color with an intuitive interface. Create custom scenes or choose from pre-set options to set the perfect mood for any occasion.

**Highlights:** Universal RGB smart light control, WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity, Adjustable brightness, color temperature, and color, Pre-set and custom scene creation, Intuitive color wheel interface, Individual bulb selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Led Light Controller Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Led Light Controller Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| LED Controller Premium | $11.49 | per month |
| Led Light Controller Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Led Light Controller Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| LED Controller Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $24.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great LED lights
- 💫 Convenient remote control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Doesn't connect to WiFi
- ⏳ Slow connection process
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with certain brands

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Lights disconnect randomly

**Requested features**

- Ability to connect music to lights
- More customization options (scenes, themes, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Control Niko free?

Color Control Niko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LED Light Controller Universal free?

LED Light Controller Universal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Color Control Niko or LED Light Controller Universal?

Color Control Niko is rated higher. Color Control Niko averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LED Light Controller Universal averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do Color Control Niko or LED Light Controller Universal have ads?

Neither Color Control Niko nor LED Light Controller Universal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color Control Niko or LED Light Controller Universal?

Color Control Niko ships an update every 19 months, and LED Light Controller Universal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Color Control Niko was updated on October 23, 2026 and LED Light Controller Universal on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*