# Max vs WLED

The clearest difference is rating: WLED at 4.0 against Max's 2.4. WLED also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 25%). Max's advantage is ratings volume (280 vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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, 4.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Max has 280 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Max's written reviews are positive against 51% of WLED's.

Max ships an update every 5 weeks, WLED every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Max | WLED |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-see/id1387691074/reviews) | **[4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-official-app/id6446207239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **280** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 24.7% of reviews | **50.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Joyhonest Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472724044) | [Christophe Gagnier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676668149) |

## What reviewers say

### Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/max-see/id1387691074)

Control hardware to capture photos and record videos wirelessly. Adjust resolution settings to optimize storage for your media.

**Highlights:** Wireless photo and video capture, Hardware control, Wi-Fi protocol integration, Resolution switching, Media storage optimization

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works well
- 💡 Great for seeing things up close

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🔒 Security concerns with unsecured WiFi

**Reported bugs**

- App not recognizing connected microscope
- Constant prompts to connect to WiFi even when connected
- Distorted or stretched image quality

**Requested features**

- Add image/video saving and editing capabilities
- Improve instructions and onboarding
- Add support for Bluetooth connectivity


### 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 Max free?

Max 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, Max or WLED?

WLED is rated higher. Max averages 2.4 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while WLED averages 4.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Max or WLED have ads?

Neither Max nor WLED shows ads.

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

Max ships an update every 5 weeks, and WLED every 2 months. Most recently, Max was updated on August 16, 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.*