Comparison

NeopixelControlBLE vs WLED+

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

Head to head
About

NeopixelControlBLE

Features
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This APP. is working with specific Bluetooth(LE) hardware. If you don't have the hardware, please do not install or rating this APP. Please contact us for more product detail.

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

NeopixelControlBLE2 screens
WLED+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NeopixelControlBLE at 8.0 against WLED+'s 14.0. On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NeopixelControlBLE versus WLED+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeopixelControlBLEWLED+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—88.2% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLongfellow ChenPixel Heart LLC

In-app purchases

None

NeopixelControlBLE

No in-app purchases

None

WLED+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NeopixelControlBLE free?
NeopixelControlBLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WLED+ free?
WLED+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NeopixelControlBLE or WLED+ have ads?
Neither NeopixelControlBLE nor WLED+ shows ads.

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