Hyperion Remote vs Sentient Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Sentient Control
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Smarter Streaming for Roku TV Users Sentient is a companion app that makes your Roku TV launch exactly what you want. Skip menus and go straight to your favorite entertainment. With Sentient, you can: • Detect all your Roku TVs on your home Wi-Fi network • Assign a default app (like Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, and more) to each TV • Automatically launch your selected app when the TV turns on • Manage multiple Roku TVs in one household, each with its own app preference How it works: 1. Plug in the Sentient device 2. Open the Sentient app 3. The app detects Roku TVs on your Wi-Fi network through the device 4. Select the app you want each TV to launch when powered on 5. Create schedules so you never miss your favorite shows Why choose Sentient? • Quick access to your favorite streaming apps • Works across multiple TVs in your home • Simple setup and easy control Note: This app requires the Sentient hardware device for full functionality. Disclaimer: Roku is a registered trademark of Roku, Inc. This app and product are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Roku, Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sentient Control at none against Hyperion Remote's 6. Hyperion Remote's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Hyperion Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Sentient Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hyperion Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, Sentient Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hyperion Remote | Sentient Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (80 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 80 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Ganske | Opogy LLC |
In-app purchases
Hyperion Remote
- 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
- Pro Mode$1.99
- Pro Mode$2.99
- Comfty Mode$3.99
Sentient Control
No in-app purchases
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