# SmartCONTROL WiFi vs LED Light Controller Universal The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartCONTROL WiFi at none against LED Light Controller Universal's 7. SmartCONTROL WiFi also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). LED Light Controller Universal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 422). On price, rating, 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. SmartCONTROL WiFi asks for nothing beyond the download. On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SmartCONTROL WiFi against 4.6 for LED Light Controller Universal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED Light Controller Universal has 10K ratings behind it against 422, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of SmartCONTROL WiFi's written reviews are positive against 21% of LED Light Controller Universal's. SmartCONTROL WiFi ships an update every 3 months, LED Light Controller Universal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively. ## The numbers | Metric | SmartCONTROL WiFi | LED Light Controller Universal | | --- | --- | --- | | Price | Free | Free | | Rating | [4.5 (422 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcontrol-wifi/id810201950/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-universal/id1664083251/reviews)** | | Number of ratings | 422 | **10K** | | Positive reviews | **41.5% of reviews** | 20.8% of reviews | | In-app purchases | **No** | Yes | | Ads | No | No | | Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** | | Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases | | Size | 90 MB | 85 MB | | Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 | | Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod | | Age rating | 4+ | 4+ | | Developer | [AwoX](https://appshunter.io/developer/381302202) | [Codenhagen.IO ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617641724) | ## What reviewers say ### SmartCONTROL WiFi [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartcontrol-wifi/id810201950) Manage your first-generation WiFi devices with this app. Create a free account to sync settings across devices and build a private, secure network. Your data is protected and used only to enhance your experience. **Highlights:** First-generation WiFi product support, Sync settings across devices, Secure private network creation, Free account creation, Data protection and privacy **Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support **In-app purchases:** none **What reviewers like** - 💡 Easy setup and installation - 💡 Good color shades and mood setting - 💡 Long-lasting durability (outside for years) - 👍 Simple app control - 👍 Works well with standard light fittings **What reviewers complain about** - 🐛 Setup issues (waiting forever) - 🐛 Alexa integration problems - 🐛 Lights don't link well in a room - 🐛 App requires cloud account/online registration - 🐛 Random and limited control of lights **Reported bugs** - Waiting for device forever during setup - Will not connect to Alexa - Override button only does 1 of the two - Grouping no longer works - Unable to verify account (no confirmation email sent) **Requested features** - iOS widgets - Apple Watch apps - Better security - Integration of other brand bulbs - Customize naming of favorite colors ### LED Light Controller Universal [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-universal/id1664083251) 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 SmartCONTROL WiFi free? SmartCONTROL WiFi 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, SmartCONTROL WiFi or LED Light Controller Universal? LED Light Controller Universal is rated higher. SmartCONTROL WiFi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 422 ratings, while LED Light Controller Universal averages 4.6 from 10K ratings. ### Do SmartCONTROL WiFi or LED Light Controller Universal have ads? Neither SmartCONTROL WiFi nor LED Light Controller Universal shows ads. ### Which is updated more often, SmartCONTROL WiFi or LED Light Controller Universal? SmartCONTROL WiFi ships an update every 3 months, and LED Light Controller Universal every 2 weeks. Most recently, SmartCONTROL WiFi was updated on October 13, 2026 and LED Light Controller Universal on October 14, 2026. --- *Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*