FairyNest vs WLED Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FairyNest
Control your smart home LED devices remotely via the internet. This app offers easy setup and an excellent user experience, integrating with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa.
- Remote control over internet
- Amazon Alexa integration
- Control LED controllers
- Control LED switches
- Control LED bulbs
- Easy setup
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FairyNest is designed for smart home LED controller, switch, LED bulb... -- Remote control you device over internet. -- Works with Amazon Alexa and some other smart speakers. -- easy set up, excellent experience.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WLED Pro at 4.3 against FairyNest's 2.0. FairyNest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (23% 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
Both are free to download. WLED Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FairyNest asks for nothing beyond the download.
WLED Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FairyNest has 87 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of FairyNest'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.
FairyNest ships an update every 2 months, WLED Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FairyNest | WLED Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (87 ratings) | 4.3 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.5% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 87 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Sperll Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd. | Roma Novakov |
Customer experience
FairyNest
WLED Pro
Bugs and requests
FairyNest
Reported bugs
71 issues- PIN code not sent for signup/reset
- App crashes on login/signup
- Device disconnects frequently
- Cannot log in or sign up
- Servers offline
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- Device shows offline when on
- Binding failed during connection
- Hotspot not created for manual setup
- Country dropdown not functioning for Google Home
- App stopped working after a month
- Controller disconnects and won't reconnect
- Device offline and stuck on one mode
- Cannot connect to Sky Combined WiFi
- Failed device error
- Device is off error
- Unable to login or change password
- No more data error
- Manual connection fails
- Login fails with password
- PIN code not sent to phone or email
- Phone number signup not working
- Sign up fails to send PIN
- App crashes when trying to log in
- Login screen freezes
- Cannot connect to WiFi
- Device networking but won't connect
- SP network not showing up
- Configuration fails
- Cannot control dynamic functions via Google Home
- Cannot group strips in the app
- Login issues after logout
- Cannot re-pair device
- Cannot get unit to enter pairing mode
- Device disconnects and goes offline daily
- App requires precise location for Wi-Fi
- Login function, password reset, and create new account features do not function
- Unable to integrate with Google Home
- App no longer operational
- Setup options not working
- Device or network not recognized
- Sign up phone number option not working
- App crashes on login
- App stopped working and logged user out
- Lights blink faintly and controller disconnects
- Quick start fails at step one
- Manual setup fails to create hotspot
- Cannot add lights
- Device is off error
- Cannot connect WiFi
- Binding failed
- Manual connection fails
- Device is off when it's on
- App says device is off but can still control it
- Cannot edit light settings when device is not found
- Device won't connect
- Cannot connect controller to network
- Controller only supports 2.4GHz WiFi
- Not enough power during configuration
- Signal too weak during configuration
- Compatible issue
- Hotspot name has strange texts or emoji
- Controller is offline after configuration
- Firmware update not fixing issue
- Auto Mode & Manual Mode failing
- Device is networking but won't connect
- Device is off
- Cannot connect to wifi
- Device is off
- Cannot edit light settings in event device cannot be found
- App says device is off but can still turn off and on with app
- Cannot connect to wifi
Requested features
12 requests- Group lights control
- More dynamic patterns/scenes
- Share function for devices
- Scene function for Alexa/Google
- Apple Shortcuts Integration
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- Set total LED count and define segments
- SDK or API for custom apps
- Music sync via phone microphone
- Split color control on strip
- Warm white color control via Alexa
- Flash mode (immediate color change)
- Strobe function (white flash)
WLED Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
FairyNest
No in-app purchases
WLED Pro
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Weekly subscription$1.997 Days
- Annual subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime subscription$19.99
