Comparison

Hyperion Remote vs Remote Control for Led Lights

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

Remote Control for Led Lights

Control smart LED lights with your phone. Customize colors, brightness, and temperature, or sync lights to music for an immersive experience. Supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices.

Highlights
  • Universal LED device compatibility
  • Color, temperature, and brightness adjustment
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Music synchronization with Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music
  • Location-based light management
  • Customizable lighting effects
Features
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Our app is developed for smart lights that support HomeKit, full list of compatible lights can be found here https://www.apple.com/home-app/accessories/#section-lights Elevate your ambiance and immerse yourself in a vibrant world of music and color with the Led Light Controller Remote. Whether you want to turn your home into a dazzling concert venue or simply impress your friends with a magically colorful atmosphere, our controller lets you customize and remotely manage your smart LED bulbs and strips. With its intelligent music synchronization feature, you can enjoy a mesmerizing light show that dances to the rhythm of your favorite tunes. Key Features: Universal Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of LED devices, including Philips Hue, LIFX, Nanoleaf, Govee, and more. Effortlessly manage your light bulbs based on their locations (living room, bedroom, library, outdoor, etc.). Customization at Your Fingertips: Adjust the color, temperature, and brightness of your LED lights to create the perfect ambiance for any occasion. Seamless Connectivity: Support for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices ensures convenient control and connectivity options. Music-Driven Lighting: Watch in awe as your LED lights sync with the beat of your music, transforming your space into a dynamic visual experience. Sync Smart LED Light Bulbs with Music: Our controller seamlessly integrates with popular music streaming services like Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music. Change the lighting effects to match the mood or tempo of the songs you love. Explore a variety of available music genres and discover a new way to enjoy your music collection. With the Led Light Controller Remote, you have the power to create a dynamic and immersive environment that enhances your music listening and impresses your guests. Elevate your home's lighting experience today! Subscription Pricing and Terms: - Subscription periods are weekly and yearly. Every week or year your subscription renews. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription is automatically renewed unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. This app doesn’t violate the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service of any third parties and use only publicly available data. The app is not affiliated with any 3rd parties. Privacy Policy - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S0XOV5pPfzb-DmC1SMG_iCAaSEpzqDSi5i_8vTt2KcE/view?usp=sharing Terms of Use - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XliIvPODV6J3qynKLtCpBXHXX8dUCnXrFtFGweHy42k/view?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Hyperion Remote4 screens
Remote Control for Led Lights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for Led Lights at 4.5 against Hyperion Remote's 3.6. Remote Control for Led Lights also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (352 vs 80). Hyperion Remote's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (59% vs 33%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Remote Control for Led Lights sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control for Led Lights holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 352 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Hyperion Remote's written reviews are positive against 33% of Remote Control for Led Lights'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, Remote Control for Led Lights fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hyperion Remote versus Remote Control for Led Lights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperion RemoteRemote Control for Led Lights
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (80 ratings)4.5 (352 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings80352 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB183 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas GanskeAndrei Semianenka

Customer experience

Hyperion Remote

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

Remote Control for Led Lights

All ratings352 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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
2 purchases

Remote Control for Led Lights

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Hyperion Remote free?
Hyperion Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for Led Lights free?
Remote Control for Led Lights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hyperion Remote or Remote Control for Led Lights?
Remote Control for Led Lights is rated higher. Hyperion Remote averages 3.6 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Remote Control for Led Lights averages 4.5 from 352 ratings.
Do Hyperion Remote or Remote Control for Led Lights have ads?
Neither Hyperion Remote nor Remote Control for Led Lights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hyperion Remote or Remote Control for Led Lights?
Hyperion Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remote Control for Led Lights fortnightly. Most recently, Hyperion Remote was updated on July 22, 2026 and Remote Control for Led Lights on September 22, 2026.

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