Comparison

Magic vs WLED+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic

Control full-color LED strips via Bluetooth. Select from hundreds of effects or pick a static color. Customize brightness, speed, and driver IC settings for a personalized lighting experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth LED control
  • 200+ effects selection
  • Static color picker
  • Adjustable brightness
  • Adjustable effect speed
  • Driver IC selection
  • RGB order setting
Features
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MagicLife is an APP designed for full color LED controller as a remote controller via bluetooth. It supports a variety types of driver IC: SM16703,TM1804,UCS1903,WS2811,WS2801,SK6812,SK6812_RGBW,LPD6803,LPD8806,APA102,APA105,TM1814,TM1914,TM1913,P9813,INK1003,DMX512. When connected the controller, you can select an effect from amount 200 kinds of them,or just pick a color for your LED strip. It's simple and very easy to use.And we hope the light will always keep you warm and make your life more colorful. Main function: Selecting driver-IC; Setting RGB order; Setting total pixels number; Selecting effects; Picking a static color; Modifying speed for effect; Modifying brightness.

About

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+.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Magic4 screens
WLED+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WLED+ at 88% against Magic's 19%. WLED+ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months). Magic's advantage is ratings volume (308 vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WLED+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 308 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Magic's written reviews are positive against 88% of WLED+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic ships an update every 19 months, WLED+ fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Magic versus WLED+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicWLED+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (308 ratings)4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.6% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings308 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Sperll Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.Pixel Heart LLC

Customer experience

Magic

All ratings308 ratings
Positive20.8%
Neutral14.9%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive18.6%
Neutral20.7%
Negative60.7%

WLED+

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%

Bugs and requests

Magic

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bluetooth connection issues
  • Lights turning on/off unexpectedly
  • Compatibility problems with iOS 13/14

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to rename devices
  • Option to save custom color schemes
  • Music/sound-reactive modes
  • Improved UI with mode descriptions

WLED+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Magic

No in-app purchases

None

WLED+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic free?
Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WLED+ free?
WLED+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magic or WLED+?
WLED+ is rated higher. Magic averages 2.2 out of 5 from 308 ratings, while WLED+ averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do Magic or WLED+ have ads?
Neither Magic nor WLED+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic or WLED+?
Magic ships an update every 19 months, and WLED+ fortnightly. Most recently, Magic was updated on October 6, 2026 and WLED+ on October 6, 2026.

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