# OnSwitch for Philips Hue vs Led Light Controller Home App

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 (#67 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

OnSwitch for Philips Hue ships an update every 2 weeks, Led Light Controller Home App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OnSwitch for Philips Hue | Led Light Controller Home App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onswitch-for-philips-hue/id853520339/reviews)** | [4.1 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-home-app/id1670269554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9.6K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 5.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 88 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buzzhaus, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162934164) | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) |

## What reviewers say

### OnSwitch for Philips Hue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onswitch-for-philips-hue/id853520339)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OnSwitch Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| OnSwitch Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Embers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fireplace | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lightning | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aurora | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nature Album | $4.99 | one-time |
| Science Fiction Album | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fireworks Album | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add support for LIFX bulbs
- Allow customization of light groups
- Add background mode/automation
- Add Siri/HomeKit integration
- Improve interface and organization


### Led Light Controller Home App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controller-home-app/id1670269554)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #183 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Half-year Premium | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Premium | $59.99 | one-time |
| Yearly Premium | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026.

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