# LIGHTIFY vs LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LIGHTIFY at none against LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb's 22. LIGHTIFY also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 363) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. LIGHTIFY asks for nothing beyond the download.

LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LIGHTIFY has 2.4K ratings behind it against 363, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of LIGHTIFY's written reviews are positive against 23% of LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LIGHTIFY | LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightify/id911362586/reviews) | **[4.5 (363 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controllerlampbulb/id6494988586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 363 |
| Positive reviews | **25.7% of reviews** | 22.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 117 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OSRAM GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/618335437) | [Vasile Olaru](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853513235) |

## What reviewers say

### LIGHTIFY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightify/id911362586)

Control your home and garden lighting from anywhere in the world with this mobile app. Customize colors, brightness, and create dynamic light effects to enhance your living space and improve safety, all while potentially reducing power consumption.

**Highlights:** Remote lighting control, Customizable colors and brightness, Create light effects, Control home and garden lighting, Remote access via internet, Energy saving features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great product
- 🚀 Worked flawlessly
- 👍 Awesome product
- 👍 Very pleased

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes on agree page
- 🐛 No support to install app
- 🐛 Completely abandoned
- 🐛 Current update won't support lights
- 🐛 Not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- Gateway firmware update breaks connectivity
- Lights randomly turn on/off
- Schedules disappear after bulb turns on
- Lights default to cool white on power-on
- Upgrade process disables all other features

**Requested features**

- Sunset/sunrise scheduling
- Integration with smart assistants
- Ability to set dynamic presets
- Fading between scenes
- Ping-based scene triggers


### LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/led-light-controllerlampbulb/id6494988586)

Effortlessly manage your smart LED lights with this app. Customize colors, brightness, and dynamic modes, and schedule lighting effects. Supports various LED types and offers real-time control via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** RGB/RGBW LED control, Real-time color/brightness adjustment, Customizable lighting scenes, Timer and scheduling, Group device control, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart LED Light Controller | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Create a personalized lighting | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Personalize your ambiance | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Lights Remote・Smart Bulb | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Lamp Remote・Smart Light | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Smart Light Controller | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| LED Light Controller | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Smart LED Light Controller | $14.99 | per month |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $19.99 | per month |
| Create a personalized lighting | $19.99 | per month |
| LED Light Controller for Home | $24.99 | per year |
| Smart LED Lighting Remote | $29.99 | per month |
| LED Smart Light Controller | $29.99 | per year |
| Personalize your ambiance | $39.99 | per year |
| Smart Light Remote Control | $49.99 | per year |
| Smart Light Remote | $59.99 | per year |
| LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb | $9.99 | one-time |
| LED Light Remote・Smart Lamp | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Looks good
- 👍 Love your app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 App costs money
- 💰 $10 for a LED remote is too much
- 💰 $6 a week subscription is steep
- 💰 $312 a year subscription is too much
- 💰 Free app requires payment

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 App asks for permissions repeatedly
- 🐛 App doesn't recognize existing lamps
- 🐛 App claims no lamps are present
- 🐛 App crashes during tutorial
- 🐛 App sends fake password change emails

**Requested features**

- Allow selection from existing lamps instead of scanning Homekit code
- Provide clear indication of cost before download


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LIGHTIFY free?

LIGHTIFY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb free?

LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LIGHTIFY or LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb?

LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb is rated higher. LIGHTIFY averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb averages 4.5 from 363 ratings.

### Do LIGHTIFY or LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb have ads?

Neither LIGHTIFY nor LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LIGHTIFY or LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb?

LIGHTIFY ships an update every 2 months, and LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb every 2 months. Most recently, LIGHTIFY was updated on October 2, 2026 and LED Light Controller・Lamp・Bulb on October 2, 2026.

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