HCSiSD vs WLED+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HCSiSD
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HCSiSD is an extention for iPhones of the application named HC-SKIPPER (for PC only) which has to be setup prior to using HCSiSD. Once HC-SKIPPER has been setup, HCSiSD becomes an autonomous application. HCSiSD is designed to replace your remote controls with a single, user-friendly and secure interface. Irrespective of what pieces of equipment you have in your Home-Cinema or HiFi system, HCSiSD will operate them. HCSiSD handles numerous technologies such as - Global Caché (wifi or Ethernet) Infrared Transceiver, - IRTrans (wifi or Ethernet), - HTTP, - RS232 over Ethernet, - Open Web Net, - ZIBASE etc. To configure HCSiSD, you need to download the PC version from the official web site of HC-SKIPPER. HCSiSD is optimized for iPhones. It's interface is fully english translated.
WLED+
Manage and control WLED devices with an enhanced interface and features. Organize devices, preview effects, and automate preset saving. Optimized for various screen sizes and compatible with WLED v0.13.3+.
- Improved user interface
- Effect previews
- Device grouping
- Layout support for segment configurations
- Automatic segment gap finding
- Playlist saving for presets
- Random preset cycling
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WLED+ is an independent, modern app for controlling WLED LED strips, matrices, and light installations from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It talks directly to your devices over your local network. Device control stays local, with no account, no cloud control, and no ad tracking. WHY WLED+ WLED+ is built as a native companion app for WLED, with a polished interface for newcomers and deeper controls for makers. FEATURES - Visual layout editor: see your segments on a canvas, tap to select them, and drag to reshape your strip or matrix. - Live preview: watch your device's real LED colors stream onto the canvas as you edit. - Animated effect previews: see what an effect looks like before you apply it. - Smart segments: automatically fill gaps in your layout or split the largest segment when you add a new one. - Device groups: organize and control multiple devices together. - Presets and playlists: save favorite looks and auto-add new presets to a playlist. - Randomizer: automatically cycle through your presets. - Full control: brightness, colors, palettes, effects, nightlight, and per-segment settings. - Sound-reactive effect support for WLED SR. PRIVACY FIRST No login. Device control stays on your local network. Crash reports are used only to improve reliability and are never sold. Works with WLED and WLED SR firmware v0.13.3 and above, and is optimized for screens of all sizes. Made by an independent husband-and-wife team from Venice, CA. WLED+ is an independent companion app for WLED and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the WLED project; all credit for the firmware goes to the WLED community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WLED+ at Free against HCSiSD's $0.99. WLED+ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). HCSiSD's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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
WLED+ is free to download; HCSiSD costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HCSiSD ships an update every 5 weeks, WLED+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HCSiSD | WLED+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | lagommette | Pixel Heart LLC |
In-app purchases
HCSiSD
No in-app purchases
WLED+
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do HCSiSD or WLED+ have ads?
Which is updated more often, HCSiSD or WLED+?
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