Comparison

Hyperion Remote vs LED Strip Light Controller

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

LED Strip Light Controller

Control your LED strip lights with a powerful and intuitive app. Choose from millions of colors, create custom scenes, sync lights to music, and automate your lighting setup. Compatible with Bluetooth and WiFi controllers.

Highlights
  • Full color control with 16 million colors
  • Customizable scenes and 27+ built-in presets
  • Music sync and audio reactive lighting
  • Scheduling and automation
  • Segment control for multi-zone lighting
  • Dynamic effects and animations
  • Home screen widget support
Features
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Control your LED strip lights with the most powerful and intuitive app available. Whether you have Bluetooth or WiFi LED controllers, this app gives you complete control over your lighting setup right from your iPhone. FULL COLOR CONTROL Choose from 16 million colors using the color wheel, sliders, or even your camera. Pick any color from the real world with the Camera Color Picker and instantly apply it to your LED strips. SMART SCENES & PRESETS Choose from 27+ built-in scenes including Relax, Party, Gaming, Sunset, Aurora Borealis, and more. Create and save your own custom scenes to switch between your favorite setups instantly. MUSIC SYNC & AUDIO REACTIVE Make your lights dance to the music! The Audio Reactive mode uses your device's microphone to sync LED colors and brightness with any sound or music playing around you. SCHEDULES & AUTOMATION Set schedules to automatically turn your lights on or off at specific times. Configure weekly repeating schedules so your lights follow your routine without lifting a finger. LED SEGMENT CONTROL Divide your LED strip into independent segments and control each section with different colors and effects. Create stunning multi-zone lighting designs. EFFECTS & ANIMATIONS Apply dynamic effects including crossfade, strobe, pulse, and ambient glow. Adjust speed and brightness for each effect to create the perfect atmosphere. DEVICE GROUPS Control multiple LED controllers simultaneously. Group your devices and apply colors, scenes, and effects to all of them at once. WIDGET SUPPORT Add a home screen widget to quickly view your LED status and brightness without opening the app. WORKS WITH POPULAR CONTROLLERS Compatible with a wide range of Bluetooth and WiFi LED controllers including WLED, Magic Home, and many generic BLE LED strip controllers. KEY FEATURES: - 16 million colors with color wheel & sliders - Camera color picker - 27+ built-in lighting scenes - Custom scene creation & sharing - Audio reactive music sync - Schedule automation with weekly repeats - LED segment control (multi-zone) - Strobe, ambient & dynamic effects - Device groups for multi-controller setups - Home screen widget - WiFi (WLED, Magic Home) & Bluetooth support Download now and transform your space with smart LED lighting control! You can upgrade to Premium with subscription options: • Annual subscription: $69.99, free trial 3 days • Monthly subscription: $7.99 • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews 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. Privacy Policy: https://www.mobilealchemy.co/privacy-policy.html Terms of service: https://www.mobilealchemy.co/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

Hyperion Remote4 screens
LED Strip Light Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LED Strip Light Controller at 5.0 against Hyperion Remote's 3.6. LED Strip Light Controller also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Hyperion Remote's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 LED Strip Light Controller sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LED Strip Light Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyperion Remote has 81 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of LED Strip Light Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyperion Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, LED Strip Light Controller weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hyperion Remote versus LED Strip Light Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperion RemoteLED Strip Light Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (81 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas GanskeMOBILE ALCHEMY LTD

Customer experience

Hyperion Remote

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

LED Strip Light Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

LED Strip Light Controller

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Hyperion Remote free?
Hyperion Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LED Strip Light Controller free?
LED Strip Light Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hyperion Remote or LED Strip Light Controller?
LED Strip Light Controller is rated higher. Hyperion Remote averages 3.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while LED Strip Light Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hyperion Remote or LED Strip Light Controller have ads?
Neither Hyperion Remote nor LED Strip Light Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hyperion Remote or LED Strip Light Controller?
Hyperion Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, and LED Strip Light Controller weekly. Most recently, Hyperion Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and LED Strip Light Controller on October 31, 2026.

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