Hohem GimSet vs WLED+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hohem GimSet
This app connects to specific stabilizing gimbals, offering remote control and real-time monitoring of device status. It allows for calibration, parameter adjustments, and provides platform usage assistance.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Mobile phone remote control
- Real-time status display
- Axis control and mode switching
- Offline calibration
- Parameter settings
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Hohem GimSet can perfectly match the exclusive stabilizing gimbals , supports a variety of intelligent features based on the stabilizing gimbals. Main function: 1 Bluetooth connectivity, mobile phone remote control console 2 Real time attitude, battery power display, pitch, heading axis control, mode switching, quick positioning. 3 Offline calibration platform. 4 Follow speed, Joystick speed, Dead zone, Joystick direction, motor parameters setting, etc. 5 Platform using help.
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 review sentiment: WLED+ at 88% against Hohem GimSet's 20%. WLED+ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and device support (4 vs 2). Hohem GimSet's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WLED+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Hohem GimSet's written reviews are positive against 88% of WLED+'s.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hohem GimSet | WLED+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (26 ratings) | 4.6 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 88.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Hohem Technology Co.,Ltd | Pixel Heart LLC |
Customer experience
Hohem GimSet
WLED+
In-app purchases
Hohem GimSet
No in-app purchases
WLED+
No in-app purchases
