Lights2 vs Simple Hyperion Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lights2
Customize your WS2811 light strings with this Bluetooth controller. Personalize your lighting for any holiday or event, creating unique visual displays.
- Bluetooth control
- WS2811 light string compatibility
- Holiday and occasion customization
- Personalized lighting displays
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Control your bluetooth enabled WS2811 light strings. Connect a generic WS2811 string of lights to Erik's controller box and customize for any holiday or occasion.
Simple Hyperion Remote
Control your RPi Hyperion LED lights directly from your phone or smartwatch. Effortlessly turn your TV's ambient lighting on or off, and customize LED colors and effects for a personalized atmosphere.
- Control RPi Hyperion LED lights
- Turn lights ON/OFF
- Change LED color
- Select LED effects
- Phone and smartwatch support
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Simple Hyperion Remote Control apps is a remote control for RPi Hyperion LED. Switch ON or OFF your TV LED lights using your phone or watch. Change LED colour and effects. Applications will need permission to connect to your local network and device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lights2 at 75% against Simple Hyperion Remote's 0%. Lights2 also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 20 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Lights2 is free to download; Simple Hyperion Remote costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lights2 ships an update every 3 months, Simple Hyperion Remote every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lights2 | Simple Hyperion Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Torres | Helbert Vicedo |
Customer experience
Lights2
Simple Hyperion Remote
In-app purchases
Lights2
No in-app purchases
Simple Hyperion Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lights2 free?
Is Simple Hyperion Remote free?
Do Lights2 or Simple Hyperion Remote have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lights2 or Simple Hyperion Remote?
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