Lumenplay App vs LED Light Controller Universal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lumenplay App
Control your smart light strings with millions of colors and dynamic effects. Easily connect via Bluetooth to customize brightness, speed, and direction, or sync lights to music. Create, save, and share your unique lighting designs.
- 16 Million Color Selector
- Custom Color Palette
- Effect Enhancer
- Brightness, Speed, Direction Control
- Music Sync
- Touchless Bluetooth Connection
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Get ready for playtime! The Lumenplay™ app is the most interactive and easy way to bring your Lumenplay™ light strings to life, all from your Apple device. Pick from 16 million colors – control light effects, speed and brightness - pulse lights to music, and much more. Using Bluetooth Smart technology, Lumenplay™ offers ‘touchless’ connection. Just open the app and the items you have decorated with Lumenplay lights will be instantly recognized within the app. The Lumenplay™ app gives you the freedom to Create, Play and Share. CREATE: Create unique designs through color. Choose from over 16 million colors, and save them for later in the custom color palette. Put your color palette in motion with a carousel of effects. SHARE: Once you’ve found the perfect song and effect, speed it up, slow it down or change the direction. Love your custom scene? Save it, name it, and share it with friends! FEATURES & FUNCTIONS: • 16 Million Color Selector • Custom Color Palette • Effect Enhancer • Brightness + Speed + Direction Control • Pin-Code Security REQUIREMENTS: Lumenplay™ Starter Set (controller included). The Lumenplay™ collection of starter and extender sets are designed to work together: daisy chain Extenders onto a Starter, or create multiple objects using multiple Starters. It’s easy to add more light sets at any time and control them all individually or simultaneously. If you have any questions or concerns, please have a look at our FAQ on our website at lumenplay.com or contact us at info@lumenplay.com. We are ready to answer any questions and can’t wait to hear the creative things you do with your Lumenplay™ lights! COMPATIBILITY: iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, + iPad Gen. 4, 5, + iPod Touch Gen 6+
LED Light Controller Universal
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.
- 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
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LED Light Controller & Remote is a powerful and intuitive mobile application designed to give you universal control over your RGB Smart Lights or Strips via WIFI & Bluetooth. Whether you're relaxing at home, hosting a party, or trying to create a specific ambiance, the LED Light Controller & Remote has everything you need to set the mood with ease. LED Light Controller & Remote allows you to control your RGB Smart Bulbs with precision. You can adjust the brightness, color temperature, and color of your lights using the app's intuitive interface. The app comes with a range of pre-set scenes that you can choose from, or you can create your own custom scenes. With the LED Light Controller & Remote, you can create a warm, cozy ambiance for a night in, a bright and energetic vibe for a party, or a calming atmosphere for a yoga session. LED Light Controller & Remote app has an intuitive and user-friendly interface. The main screen of the app shows your connected RGB Smart lights, and you can select each bulb individually. The app has a color wheel that allows you to choose the exact color you want your bulbs to display, and you can also adjust the brightness and color temperature of your lights. For any questions or requests, please contact our customer support at hello@codenhagen.io Privacy Policy: https://www.codenhagen.io/app/LED-Light-Controller/Privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.codenhagen.io/app/LED-Light-Controller/Terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LED Light Controller Universal at 4.6 against Lumenplay App's 2.2. LED Light Controller Universal also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 54) and chart position (#159 vs unranked). Lumenplay App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. LED Light Controller Universal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lumenplay App asks for nothing beyond the download.
LED Light Controller Universal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED Light Controller Universal has 10K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Lumenplay App's written reviews are positive against 21% of LED Light Controller Universal's.
Lumenplay App ships an update every 5 weeks, LED Light Controller Universal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lumenplay App | LED Light Controller Universal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (54 ratings) | 4.6 (10K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | 20.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 54 | 10K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #159 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | S4 Lights | Codenhagen.IO ApS |
Customer experience
Lumenplay App
LED Light Controller Universal
Bugs and requests
Lumenplay App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
LED Light Controller Universal
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes frequently
- Lights disconnect randomly
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to connect music to lights
- More customization options (scenes, themes, etc.)
In-app purchases
Lumenplay App
No in-app purchases
LED Light Controller Universal
- Led Light Controller Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Led Light Controller Plus$4.991 Month
- LED Controller Premium$11.491 Month
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- Led Light Controller Premium$12.991 Year
- Led Light Controller Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- LED Controller Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium Access$24.00
Questions
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