# Hyperion Remote vs Astronaut Lamp

The clearest difference is rating: Hyperion Remote at 3.6 against Astronaut Lamp's 1.7. Hyperion Remote also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 17%) and ratings volume (80 vs 15). Astronaut Lamp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hyperion Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Astronaut Lamp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hyperion Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyperion Remote has 80 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Hyperion Remote's written reviews are positive against 17% of Astronaut Lamp's.

Hyperion Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, Astronaut Lamp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hyperion Remote | Astronaut Lamp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperion-remote/id943635503/reviews)** | [1.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astronaut-lamp/id1568453356/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Ganske](https://appshunter.io/developer/434907508) | [shenzhen ELK Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491353983) |

## What reviewers say

### Hyperion Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperion-remote/id943635503)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Mode (1 Month) | $0.49 | per month |
| Premium Mode (1 Year) | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Mode (1 Year) | $4.99 | per year |
| Pro Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Comfty Mode | $3.99 | one-time |


### Astronaut Lamp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astronaut-lamp/id1568453356)

Control LED strips with custom colors and select from various lighting modes. This utility app allows for personalized ambiance through its LED strip management features.

**Highlights:** Customizable LED colors, Selection of various lighting modes, LED strip control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hyperion Remote free?

Hyperion Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Astronaut Lamp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hyperion Remote or Astronaut Lamp?

Hyperion Remote is rated higher. Hyperion Remote averages 3.6 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Astronaut Lamp averages 1.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Hyperion Remote or Astronaut Lamp have ads?

Neither Hyperion Remote nor Astronaut Lamp shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hyperion Remote or Astronaut Lamp?

Hyperion Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, and Astronaut Lamp fortnightly. Most recently, Hyperion Remote was updated on October 16, 2026 and Astronaut Lamp on September 25, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*