Comparison

OnSwitch for Philips Hue vs Led Light Controller Home App

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

Head to head
About

OnSwitch for Philips Hue

Enhance your smart lighting with dynamic scenes and effects. Create immersive experiences for holidays, parties, and relaxation with a user-friendly interface. Features include sunrise alarms, sunset timers, and creative color controls.

Highlights
  • Animated light scenes for holidays and parties
  • Live game-sync events for sports
  • Sunrise alarm and sunset sleep timer
  • Creative color control and discovery
  • Manage and control light groups
  • Hero lighting with cinematic flair
Features
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LIGHTS! COLORS! ACTION! OnSwitch is the #1 rated companion app for Philips Hue smart lighting systems. Downloaded over 2.5 million times! OnSwitch for Philips Hue has a beautiful, simple user interface but it's also powerful. Your Hue lights come alive with a single click! • Holidays • Party/Disco Lighting • Sports, Including LIVE game-sync events • Sunrise alarm and sunset sleep timer • Fun kids content • Accent Lighting • Color flows • Candle light • Nature Scenes • Lightning • Fireworks Our Hue app connects to your Philips Hue Bridge, creating immersive animated experiences with your Hue lights! Get the best Hue App, get OnSwitch! UNLOCK EVERYTHING With OnSwitch Premium subscription you can unlock our entire content library and more! • Unlock ALL albums (300+ animated light scenes) • Unlimited SIRI Shortcuts • Access exclusive LIVE events. • Amazing NEW scenes added regularly. HERO LIGHTING Our Hue light scenes have cinematic flair. Music sound tracks set the mood while our an animation engine delivers bursts of light and sound where anything can happen. Santa lands on your house! Zombies attack! You are in a spaceship battle! Other light scenes transport you to a Lush Forest, Venice or even Deep Space to chill out in the Orion Nebula listening to superb ambient electronic music. CREATIVE LIGHTING OnSwitch gives you smarter, clearer ways to control your smart lights. Instead of guessing what Hue's "Light Recipes" mean, our Everyday Lighting album presents gorgeous photos of antique and halogen bulbs or a skylight so it's clear what kind of light you are going to get. Our fluorescent tube even flickers on like the real thing! Want Color? Other apps make you drag a pin around a color wheel. OnSwitch makes it easy with curated Pastels and Accent colors. Warm and Cool color flows. And "Color Splat!" our exclusive color discovery feature that's always fun and a surprise. SUNRISE ALARM & SUNSET SLEEP TIMER Wake up with a beautiful sunrise and your favorite music! Go to sleep with a sunset, optimized for better sleep. LIGHT GROUPS Easily create and manage groups of bulbs. Control each group independently. OnSwitch manages groups on your Philips Hue Bridge so it will play nicely with your other apps! IMPORTANT! • You will need LIFX smart bulbs or a Philips Hue bridge and light bulbs to use this app. • OnSwitch requires iOS10 or later to run. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS OnSwitch Premium subscription unlocks all of the app's lighting content. You can preview all of the content for 3 days FREE before your subscription starts. If you choose to subscribe, you will be charged a per month subscription fee according to your country. The subscription fee will be shown in the app before you complete the payment. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each subscription term, unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the term. Subscription renewals cost the same as the original subscription, and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time after purchase by going to your iTunes Account Settings. Refunds will not be given for any unused portion of the term. For additional information, please read: •Terms of Service (https://www.getonswitch.com/terms) • Privacy Policy (https://www.getonswitch.com/privacy)

About

Led Light Controller Home App

Control smart LED lights from various brands in one app. Group lights by room, adjust brightness, sync with music, and choose from pre-set or custom scenes with millions of color options. Compatible with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth bulbs, lightstrips, and lamps.

Highlights
  • Universal brand compatibility
  • Group lights by area
  • Sync lights with music
  • 150+ pre-designed scenes
  • Create custom scenes
  • 16 million color options
  • Dimming and on/off control
Features
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Universal Led Light Controller - Connect and control all your smart led lights from multiple brands with ease: - Philips Hue, Wiz, Govee, CYNC, Nanoleaf, LIFX, Yeelight, Wyze, Tenmiro - Geeni, Sengled, Merkury, Mohuaan, Monster, Daybetter, Onn and more! Looking for a comprehensive smart led light remote control app for your home? This app allows you to group your lights into Areas for easy access, making it simple to control all the lights in a room with just a few taps. - Easy On-Off, dim light by room or single led light. - SYNC LIGHT WITH MUSIC. Embark on a journey to transform your home into a harmonious haven of intelligent lighting and synchronized music. - Experience a world of possibilities with SOLA's 150+ designed scenes, or create your own personalized scenes to suit your mood and style. Holidays Nature Sport Movies Party vibe Color burst Sleep/Relax ... - Choose from 16 million color options to set the perfect ambiance for any occasion, whether you're looking for a relaxing atmosphere or a party-ready vibe. - Set the mood in different areas of your home, giving you complete control over your smart lights. And with customizable scene presets, you can fine-tune your lighting to your exact specifications. Compatible with all your wifi/bluetooth smart bulb, lightstrip, lamp, light tube... - GE, Cygnett, Feit Electric, Hive, Koogeek, LEDVANCE, Legrand, LifeSmart, Luminus, Meross, Mi, Mijia, Onvis, Paulmann, SYLVANIA, TALOYA, Tapo, TESDON, Twinkly, VOCOlinc, Zemismart and more! - Acellories, Addlon ,Aibton, American, Apollo, Aura, Bytech LED, Cree, Dalattin, Ecosmart, Energy Star, Flexible, GHome, Globe Electric, Gosund, Gupup, HappyLighting, Illumi, Intertek, Lepro, Lifestyle, Lighting EVER, Linkind, Lotus, Lumiman, Luminus, Minger, Nitebird, Novostella, Phopollo, RGBIC, Rohs, Roku, SimplyTech, TJOY, Treatlife, Tuya, Vibe So why wait? Download Universal Led Light Controller today and transform your home into a smart lighting paradise! Terms of Service: https://www.maplelabs.co/policies/#terms Privacy: https://www.maplelabs.co/policies/#terms If you have any feedback, do not hesitate to contact us at support@maplelabs.co

Screenshots

OnSwitch for Philips Hue4 screens
Led Light Controller Home App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OnSwitch for Philips Hue at 62% against Led Light Controller Home App's 5%. OnSwitch for Philips Hue also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Led Light Controller Home App's advantage is chart position (#82 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. OnSwitch for Philips Hue sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Led Light Controller Home App sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OnSwitch for Philips Hue holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.6K and 11K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of OnSwitch for Philips Hue's written reviews are positive against 5% of Led Light Controller Home App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnSwitch for Philips Hue ships an update every 2 weeks, Led Light Controller Home App fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
OnSwitch for Philips Hue versus Led Light Controller Home App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnSwitch for Philips HueLed Light Controller Home App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.6K ratings) — better4.1 (11K ratings)
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews — better5.4% of reviews
Number of ratings9.6K11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#82 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB219 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBuzzhaus, LLCMaple Labs Co., Ltd

Customer experience

OnSwitch for Philips Hue

All ratings9,573 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews652 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative30.1%

Led Light Controller Home App

All ratings11,309 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews588 reviews
Positive5.4%
Neutral0.9%
Negative93.7%

User reviews

OnSwitch for Philips Hue

From 9.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Simply the best
  • 🚀 Fantastic app
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Awesome app
  • 👍 Excellent app

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription to control my lights
  • 🔒 No One-Time Purchase Option
  • 🐛 Doesn't work with LifX
  • 🐛 Disconnects from the hue bridge
  • 🐛 Unable to open after recent update

Led Light Controller Home App

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient control of lights
  • 💡 Useful features

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full functionality
  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity and glitchy performance
  • 💰 Overpriced subscription fees
  • 📵 Limited free version with no real functionality
  • 🤔 Misleading advertising and false claims

Bugs and requests

OnSwitch for Philips Hue

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch after update
  • Connectivity issues
  • Lights not responding correctly
  • Scenes not working as expected

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add support for LIFX bulbs
  • Allow customization of light groups
  • Add background mode/automation
  • Add Siri/HomeKit integration
  • Improve interface and organization
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  • Add more scenes and effects
  • Reduce pricing of individual scenes

Led Light Controller Home App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to connect lights without subscription
  • Subscription issues and failed renewals
  • Incompatibility with certain light models

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free version with basic light control features
  • Option to purchase a one-time license instead of subscription
  • Better integration with smart home platforms

In-app purchases

9 purchases

OnSwitch for Philips Hue

Subscriptions2
  • OnSwitch Premium$12.991 Month
  • OnSwitch Premium3 Days trial$35.991 Year
One-time7
  • Embers$0.99
  • Fireplace$1.99
  • Lightning$1.99
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  • Aurora$1.99
  • Nature Album$4.99
  • Science Fiction Album$5.99
  • Fireworks Album2 variants$7.99
17 purchases

Led Light Controller Home App

Subscriptions13
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
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  • Premium$6.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$7.997 Days
  • Premium$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$12.991 Month
  • Premium$19.991 Year
  • Premium$34.991 Year
  • Half-year Premium$34.996 Months
  • Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • Premium$29.99
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
  • Yearly Premium$59.99
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  • Yearly Premium$69.99

Questions

Is OnSwitch for Philips Hue free?
OnSwitch for Philips Hue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Led Light Controller Home App free?
Led Light Controller Home App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OnSwitch for Philips Hue or Led Light Controller Home App?
OnSwitch for Philips Hue is rated higher. OnSwitch for Philips Hue averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Led Light Controller Home App averages 4.1 from 11K ratings.
Do OnSwitch for Philips Hue or Led Light Controller Home App have ads?
Led Light Controller Home App shows ads; OnSwitch for Philips Hue does not.
Which is updated more often, OnSwitch for Philips Hue or Led Light Controller Home App?
OnSwitch for Philips Hue ships an update every 2 weeks, and Led Light Controller Home App fortnightly. Most recently, OnSwitch for Philips Hue was updated on October 24, 2026 and Led Light Controller Home App on October 24, 2026.

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