# SVS vs WLED

SVS and WLED both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of SVS's written reviews are positive against 51% of WLED's. SVS also leads on ratings volume (95 vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

SVS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SVS has 95 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of SVS's written reviews are positive against 51% of WLED's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SVS | WLED |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svs/id1148462104/reviews)** | [4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-official-app/id6446207239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 50.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Specialty Technologies, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148462103) | [Christophe Gagnier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676668149) |

## What reviewers say

### SVS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/svs/id1148462104)

Control and optimize your SVS subwoofer's performance with advanced DSP features. Adjust volume, fine-tune audio for music and movies, and correct room anomalies for the deepest, tightest bass.

**Highlights:** Advanced DSP functionality, Room anomaly correction, Customizable presets, Volume control, Low pass filter adjustment, Parametric EQ, Port tuning

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for subwoofer control
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Powerful functionality at fingertips
- ✨ Excellent for fine-tuning settings
- ✅ Works reliably for many users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Preset saving issues
- 🐛 Not intuitive for multiple subs
- 🐛 Lacks auto room correction

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Never reconnects to sub, requires reinstallation
- Preset saving is unreliable or doesn't work
- Bluetooth connection issues (out of range, drops)
- Phantom BLE connection locks out other devices

**Requested features**

- Group subs for simultaneous adjustments
- Mute function
- Auto room correction
- Widget for quick preset changes
- Apple Watch app for adjustments


### WLED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-official-app/id6446207239)

Control and manage all your WLED light devices from your iPhone or iPad. This companion app works with the open-source WLED software for microcontrollers, offering automatic device detection, customizable names, and software update assistance.

**Highlights:** Automatic device detection, Centralized light list, Software update assistant, Customizable device names, Hide or delete devices, Light and dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works flawlessly for some
- 👍 Free and does the job
- 👍 Great for managing multiple devices
- 👍 Responsive and stable (for some)
- 👍 Cleaner and modern UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Randomly turns on/off
- 🐛 Not user friendly
- 🐛 Glitchy and poorly built
- 🐛 Flickering lights after update

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to LEDs
- Lights randomly turn on
- Connectivity issues, needs re-pairing
- App doesn't work, glitchy
- Brightness control issues

**Requested features**

- User-friendly interface
- Simple interface with advanced option
- Widget features for Home Screen
- Sound react option
- Remote control when away from WiFi


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SVS free?

SVS 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, SVS or WLED?

SVS is rated higher. SVS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while WLED averages 4.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do SVS or WLED have ads?

Neither SVS nor WLED shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SVS or WLED?

SVS ships an update every 2 months, and WLED every 2 months. Most recently, SVS was updated on September 15, 2026 and WLED on August 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*