Comparison

ViewBack vs WLED Hub

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

Head to head
About

ViewBack

Features
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This application allows a user to configure and monitor RF levels of a Vislink ViewBack receiver. The application communicates with the device via Bluetooth™. Operating in the 2GHz licenced band, the receiver supports Vislink proprietary robust LMS-T demodulation in addition to low latency H.264 decoding. Outputs include HDMI and HDSDI, the latter being switchable, in wireless camera applications, between the local camera video and the return received video. A lens interface is provided to utilise the ‘return’ button of the camera lens for switching the HDSDI output. On switching, picture interruption is avoided by use of local ‘frame lock’ information extracted from the camera source. The Vislink ViewBack is supplied with flexible quarter-wave antennas, and various mounting options for camera and Steadicam rigs.

About

WLED Hub

Control your WLED-compatible smart lights directly from your phone. Discover devices, adjust colors and effects, manage presets, and use home screen widgets for quick access. Automate lighting with shortcuts and personal automations.

Highlights
  • Local network device discovery
  • Manual device addition by IP/hostname
  • On/off and brightness control
  • Color and effect selection
  • Preset management
  • Home Screen widgets
  • Shortcut automation support
Features
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WLED Hub is a native controller for WLED-compatible LED lights. Discover lamps on your local network, organize your devices, and control the lighting you use every day from one focused app. Use WLED Hub to: - Discover WLED devices with local network scanning. - Add lamps manually by IP address, hostname, or URL. - Turn lights on or off and adjust brightness quickly. - Control your lights by voice with Siri. - Choose colors, effects, palettes, sync, and sleep timer settings. - Create, rename, update, and delete WLED presets. - Build playlists that cycle through presets right on the lamp. - Keep favorite controls close with Home Screen widgets. - Run WLED actions from Shortcuts and personal automations. - Manage multiple lamps, hidden devices, names, and defaults. - Tune common Wi-Fi and access point settings without opening a browser. Built for WLED owners WLED Hub is designed for people who already use WLED on LED strips, lamps, shelves, desks, rooms, and ambient lighting setups. It works over your local network, so your lights stay under your control at home. Fast everyday control Pick a default lamp, adjust power and brightness, browse effects and palettes, and apply presets without digging through device pages. Widgets make common actions available from the Home Screen, while Shortcuts support automations based on time, Wi-Fi, NFC, location, Siri, and more. Siri commands let you switch lamps, change brightness and color, or apply a preset without touching your phone. Presets and scenes Save the current look of a WLED device as a preset, rename existing presets, update them, or remove old ones. Use presets for movie nights, desk focus, holidays, nighttime lighting, and any scene you return to often. Combine them into playlists that run on the lamp itself, with custom durations, transitions, and shuffle. WLED Hub Pro The free tier is useful for a single device. WLED Hub Pro unlocks multiple devices, preset widgets, Shortcuts actions, and Siri commands for brightness, color, and presets. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription with a free trial where available, or buy lifetime access. Pricing and terms are shown before purchase in the app. Notes WLED Hub requires a WLED-compatible device connected to the same local network for live control. The app is not affiliated with the WLED project. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kSmBjah8X-VnuzCXJkt9B-1-j8CuhWwDZ8Scp6DiT7Q/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p9Rk9-InHbfPKQ7a6oM5uHOyWDAnQX8ooDLdMqHkonw/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

ViewBack4 screens
WLED Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ViewBack at none against WLED Hub's 3. ViewBack also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). WLED Hub's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). On price, ads 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. WLED Hub sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ViewBack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ViewBack ships an update every 21 months, WLED Hub every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ViewBack versus WLED Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViewBackWLED Hub
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVislinkVadym Slobodianiuk

In-app purchases

None

ViewBack

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WLED Hub

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • WLED Hub Pro — Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is ViewBack free?
ViewBack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WLED Hub free?
WLED Hub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ViewBack or WLED Hub have ads?
Neither ViewBack nor WLED Hub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ViewBack or WLED Hub?
ViewBack ships an update every 21 months, and WLED Hub every 2 weeks. Most recently, ViewBack was updated on October 26, 2026 and WLED Hub on October 31, 2026.

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