Comparison

LED Shop vs WLED Pro

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

Head to head
About

LED Shop

Control full-color LED lights remotely via WiFi. Select from hundreds of pre-set effects or create your own custom designs by importing images. Easily adjust colors, speed, and brightness for a personalized lighting experience.

Highlights
  • WiFi remote control
  • Supports numerous LED driver ICs
  • 180+ pre-set effects
  • DIY effect creation from images
  • Adjustable speed and brightness
  • Static color selection
Features
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LED Shop is an APP designed for full color LED controller as a remote controller via WiFi. It supports many LED driver IC: SM16703,TM1804,UCS1903,WS2811,WS2801,SK6812,SK6812_RGBW,LPD6803,LPD8806,APA102,APA105,TM1814,TM1914,TM1913,P9813,INK1003,P943S,P9411,P9412,P9413,P9414,TX1812,TX1813,GS8206,GS8208,SK9822,DMX512. When connected the controller, there are amount 180 kinds of effect for user to select.And there is a powerful DIY function allow user create effect by importing user picture, form picture fo vivid effect. It's simple and very easy to use.And we hope the light will always keep you warm and make your life more colorful. Main function: Selecting different chipset; Setting RGB order; Setting pixels number; Selecting effects; Picking static colors; DIY effect; Modifying speed for effect; Modifying brightness.

About

WLED Pro

Control smart LED devices powered by WLED firmware with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy vibrant effects, custom schedules, and direct firmware updates. Perfect for home, car, or custom lighting setups.

Highlights
  • Intuitive WLED device control
  • Dozens of vibrant effects and color palettes
  • Customizable lighting schedules
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Direct WLED firmware updates
  • Support for home, car, and custom setups
Features
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WLED Pro is the ultimate app for controlling your smart LED lamps, strips, and devices powered by WLED firmware. With a clean, modern, and intuitive interface, WLED Pro offers a smoother and more user-friendly experience than the original app. Easily connect and manage all your WLED devices in one place. Choose from dozens of vibrant effects and color palettes, or schedule your lights to turn on/off at specific times, sunrise, or sunset. Use home screen widgets for instant access and quick control without opening the app. One of the standout features is the ability to download and upload the latest WLED firmware directly to your device in under a minute — no computer required. Whether you’re lighting your home, car, or any custom setup, WLED Pro puts powerful tools at your fingertips. Fast, reliable, and designed for both casual users and advanced setups, WLED Pro is your go-to solution for WLED lighting control. Bring your lighting to life today. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LED Shop4 screens
WLED Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WLED Pro at 4.4 against LED Shop's 2.5. LED Shop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (21% vs 9%). On price, update cadence, 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 Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LED Shop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WLED Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of LED Shop's written reviews are positive against 9% of WLED Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LED Shop ships an update every 2 months, WLED Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LED Shop versus WLED Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLED ShopWLED Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (53 ratings)4.4 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.5% of reviews — better9.1% of reviews
Number of ratings53 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Sperll Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.Roma Novakov

Customer experience

LED Shop

All ratings50 ratings
Positive36.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative56.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive20.5%
Neutral17.8%
Negative61.6%

WLED Pro

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

In-app purchases

None

LED Shop

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

WLED Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Weekly subscription$1.997 Days
  • Annual subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime subscription$19.99

Questions

Is LED Shop free?
LED Shop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WLED Pro free?
WLED Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LED Shop or WLED Pro?
WLED Pro is rated higher. LED Shop averages 2.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while WLED Pro averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do LED Shop or WLED Pro have ads?
Neither LED Shop nor WLED Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LED Shop or WLED Pro?
LED Shop ships an update every 2 months, and WLED Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, LED Shop was updated on October 21, 2026 and WLED Pro on October 27, 2026.

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