Best Pipplee alternatives: apps like Pipplee: WLED LED Matrix

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated November 2026

Pipplee is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Pipplee

WLED - Official App#1

WLED - Official App by Christophe Gagnier

Manage all your WLED devices
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
3.3😞(13 ratings)
Free
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Control your smart LED lights directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app automatically discovers your WLED devices on Wi-Fi, allowing you to manage power, brightness, colors, and effects. It also supports voice commands and one-tap software updates for your controllers.

What We Love

  • 👍 Works flawlessly for some
  • 👍 Free and does the job
  • 👍 Great for managing multiple devices
  • 👍 Responsive and stable (for some)
  • 👍 Cleaner and modern UI
  • 👍 Works out of the box
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy setup
  • 👍 Renders UI properly
  • 👍 Good representation of the app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Randomly turns on/off
  • 🐛 Not user friendly
  • 🐛 Glitchy and poorly built
  • 🐛 Flickering lights after update
  • 🐛 Cannot find discover lights
  • 🐛 Confusing interface
  • 🐛 Devices disappear
  • 🐛 Inconsistent connection
  • 🐛 App crashes
  • 🐛 Lost configuration after update
  • 🐛 Upgrade is faulty
  • 🐛 Random disconnects
  • 🐛 Unstable WiFi
  • 🐛 Loading issues
  • 🐛 Does not work with latest WLED versions
  • 🐛 Absolute garbage, freezes
  • 🐛 Does not work on newer iPhones
  • 🐛 Goes offline and needs reinstallation
illumibot#3

illumibot by Ross Arroyo

Digital Art on Real Surfaces
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
3.9(24 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform any surface into a dynamic digital art display using your smartphone and a projector. Effortlessly create stunning visuals with voice commands and explore a community of shared creations. Expand your artistic possibilities with synchronized multi-projector setups.

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Perfectly Synchronized Audio
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Experience synchronized light shows by streaming music directly to your phone. Perfect for holiday displays and neighborhood spectacles, it connects you to nearby light shows for an immersive audio-visual experience. Display owners can also manage and stream synchronized music to their audiences.

Stream synchronized music for light displaysDiscover nearby light showsSeamless audio-visual experience
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This open-source companion app allows you to manage your movie and TV series collections remotely. Browse upcoming releases, receive notifications, and automate actions. It requires a separate Radarr or Sonarr instance to function.

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This native video player connects to your Jellyfin media server, allowing you to stream your personal video collection and watch Live TV. Enjoy a fast and responsive interface for managing and viewing your content on iOS devices.

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Access and stream your entire media library from a Jellyfin server. Download content for offline viewing, cast to your television, and enjoy a seamless entertainment experience.

Stream movies and TV showsConnect to Jellyfin instanceDownload media for offline viewing
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HDHomeRun
HDHomeRun
HDHomeRun
by SiliconDust USA, Inc.
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Stream live, over-the-air, and cable TV channels directly to your iOS device. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward live broadcasts. Access program guides with images and logos for an enhanced viewing experience.

Live TV streaming (OTA & Cable)Pause, FF, RW live TVHD channel support
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Pixelable - Pixel Art Editor
Pixel art editor
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Create pixel art with intuitive tools and advanced features like layer editing and color customization. Export your creations as animated GIFs or PNG files. Save multiple projects and adjust canvas sizes for detailed artwork.

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Divoom: Pixel art community
Divoom: Pixel art community
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Create, edit, and share pixel art animations with a global community. Discover and interact with fellow artists, participate in contests, and even redeem points for free products. Offers professional drawing tools and conversion options for GIFs and videos.

Pixel art editor with layers and animation toolsOnline community with over 1 million usersMonthly drawing contests with prizes
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