Comparison

Hyperion Remote vs X1 RGB

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

Head to head
About

Hyperion Remote

Control your smart lights connected to a Hyperion server directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Easily set colors, apply beautiful light effects, and even use images to illuminate your room. Offers quick access via widgets and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Intuitive color wheel for setting colors
  • Control pre-installed and custom light effects
  • Today widget and Apple Watch app for quick access
  • Use images to color your lights
  • Automatic Hyperion server detection
  • Save favorite colors and effects
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Control your lights connected to Hyperion with your iPhone and Apple Watch. Set colors and beautiful light effects easily with Hyperion Remote. Works with every light that is controllable via your Hyperion server. Features • Use the intuitive color wheel to set your favorite colors • Control beautiful light effects with ease • Use the time saving and handy widget • Adjust color transformations through this app • Save your favorite colors for quick usage • Start your effects with your settings • Hyperion detects your servers automatically • Add multiple Hyperion servers • Illuminate your room using your Apple Watch • Use images to color your lights Light Effects Hyperion comes with plenty of preinstalled effects which can be used with Hyperion Remote. These include colorful mood blobs, strobe, rainbow swirl, and others. Additionally, you can customize all effects and create new ones with this app. Quick Access Widget Use the today widget or Apple Watch app to change the light in your room in seconds without opening the app. Gain quick access to your last-used color or effect and clear the light with ease. Vibrant Images Use stunning images to light your room with beautiful gradients and rich colors. You can even use images from your library for maximum creativity. Hyperion Server Hyperion Remote works with Hyperion and Hyperion.NG installed on a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Windows, Mac, or Linux and various devices like Lightberry, AdaLight, Lightpack, Paintpack, Atmolight, AmbiLED, and many more. The app supports all lights Hyperion works with. Connect the app to the same network (Wi-Fi) Hyperion is on and Hyperion Remote finds it automatically. Hyperion Remote offers a Premium Mode as a subscription. If you choose to purchase the Premium Mode to gain access to various additional features, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. By purchasing the Premium Mode any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited. The current price for the Premium Mode is $4.99 per year and may vary from country to country. Terms of Use: https://hyperionremote.com/terms

About

X1 RGB

Control your TT Premium hardware with this app. Customize lighting effects, brightness, and speed. Utilize macro functions for gaming and a virtual game controller for wireless play. Voice commands offer hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • 12 illumination effects
  • Adjustable effect speed and brightness
  • Four key macro function
  • Voice-controlled AI for lighting
  • Virtual game controller mode
  • Wireless mobile gaming experience
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The X1 RGB App is the perfect companion for your TT Premium hardware. With a host of convenient features, the X1 RGB app transforms your smartphone & tablet into a powerful tool that lets you get the most out of your device. APP Features: • Users can switch between 12 illumination effects, adjust illumination effect speed and adjust illumination brightness • App comes with a four key macro function which allows users to load up registered key commands from the gaming software and to executive a chain of commands in-game without interruption. • Featuring a specially designed voice controlled AI, users gain access to all light functions: color, effects, speed, and brightness with easy-to-use voice recognition commands for a truly hands-free gaming experience • Play your favorite games using your smartphone/tablet device with exclusive patented designed (VGC) virtual game controller mode on your mobile device in order to play your favorite games for a truly wireless mobile gaming experience INSTALLATION: 1) Download the X1 RGB app. 2) Download, install and start the X1 RGB driver software on your computer. 3) Ensure computer and mobile device are connected to the same WiFi network. 4) Start the app on your mobile device, then follow the on-screen pairing instructions.

Screenshots

Hyperion Remote4 screens
X1 RGB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hyperion Remote at 3.6 against X1 RGB's 3.0. Hyperion Remote also leads on ratings volume (81 vs 5) and device support (5 vs 2). X1 RGB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (83% vs 59%). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Hyperion Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. X1 RGB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hyperion Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyperion Remote has 81 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Hyperion Remote's written reviews are positive against 83% of X1 RGB's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyperion Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, X1 RGB monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hyperion Remote versus X1 RGB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperion RemoteX1 RGB
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (81 ratings) — better3.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas GanskeThermaltake Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Hyperion Remote

All ratings80 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative30.8%

X1 RGB

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Hyperion Remote

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Mode (1 Month)7 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • Premium Mode (1 Year)7 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • Premium Mode (1 Year)3 Months trial$4.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pro Mode$1.99
  • Pro Mode$2.99
  • Comfty Mode$3.99
None

X1 RGB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hyperion Remote free?
Hyperion Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is X1 RGB free?
X1 RGB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hyperion Remote or X1 RGB?
Hyperion Remote is rated higher. Hyperion Remote averages 3.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while X1 RGB averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Hyperion Remote or X1 RGB have ads?
Neither Hyperion Remote nor X1 RGB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hyperion Remote or X1 RGB?
Hyperion Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, and X1 RGB monthly. Most recently, Hyperion Remote was updated on October 20, 2026 and X1 RGB on October 9, 2026.

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