Comparison

Hue Config Viewer vs WLED+

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

Head to head
About

Hue Config Viewer

View and compare the configuration of your Philips Hue bridge. This utility displays bridge keys and values side-by-side and highlights changes upon resynchronization. It does not control lights or edit configurations.

Highlights
  • View Hue bridge configuration
  • Compare current to registry viewer
  • Highlight configuration changes
  • Share bridge configuration
  • Privacy protection for whitelist entries
Features
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This app requires a Philips Hue system with a Hue bridge. Its sole purpose is to view the configuration inside the Hue bridge, compare it to a "registry viewer". The Hue Config Viewer is not an editor; it will not write to the configuration. It does not control your lights. Hue bridge configuration keys and values are shown horizontally next to each other. When you retrieve the configuration again (sync icon), the changes are highlighted. Are you a Hue developer or user, interested what is the configuration in your Hue bridge? With the Hue Config Viewer you can see the configuration. If you want to understand the configuration, go to the Philips page https://www.meethue.com and look for "developers" and then "Philips hue API". The app has an option to share your bridge configuration. Always be careful when you share data and think with whom you will be sharing this. Your bridge configuration describes which lights, sensors, and switches you have; your home automation behaviour and the apps you use.

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

Hue Config Viewer4 screens
WLED+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WLED+ at 88% against Hue Config Viewer's 50%. WLED+ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hue Config Viewer ships an update every 6 months, WLED+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 29, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hue Config Viewer versus WLED+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHue Config ViewerWLED+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWalter SlegersPixel Heart LLC

Customer experience

Hue Config Viewer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

WLED+

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

In-app purchases

None

Hue Config Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

WLED+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hue Config Viewer free?
Hue Config Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WLED+ free?
WLED+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hue Config Viewer or WLED+ have ads?
Neither Hue Config Viewer nor WLED+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hue Config Viewer or WLED+?
Hue Config Viewer ships an update every 6 months, and WLED+ fortnightly. Most recently, Hue Config Viewer was updated on July 29, 2026 and WLED+ on August 13, 2026.

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