Voltsec vs Modern WLED
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Voltsec
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Voltsec can help you protect and keep an eye on your home when you are away. STAY PROTECTED AND MONITOR YOUR HOME AT ALL TIMES! Why pay premium prices for home security when you don't need to? We offer all of the same services and cutting edge technology as our competitors at a third the price. SERVICES OFFERED: * SENSOR MONITORING: Be alerted whenever a sensor is triggered. System works with hard-wired doors, windows, glass break sensors, motion sensors, water sensors, fire detectors, and more! * SENSOR HISTORY See a running 30 day history of every sensor triggered in your house. * COMPLETE CUSTOMIZATION You can customize what events are triggered per sensor in your home. Want a siren to sound when your back door is opened at night, but only receive a text message if the front door is open? No problem! * SECURITY ALERTS Text message, email or audible sirens. We have you covered. * WEATHER INCORPORATION Ability to receive and decode S.A.M.E. signals from the National Weather Service and be alerted via an audible siren of dangerous weather. * AUTOMATION DIY home automation with easy instructions to follow for tapping into relay switches * DIY Our entire system is powered by Raspberry Pi and Arduino technology. * REMOTE VIEWING Monitor everything in your home from your smartphone. No additional fees. * CAMERA INCORPORATION Attach snapshots from cameras to alert notifications. See who is breaking in! * TEMPERATURE Add temperature sensors to your system and be notified if the temperature exceeds your custom thresholds. You can even see a 7 day history graphed for you! Our goal is to offer every feature available by larger security firm at a fraction of the cost. This app requires that you are an active Retinasoft Security customer and a subscriber to our Voltsec service. Visit our website for more information.
Modern WLED
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Modern WLED is a simple, modern controller for WLED-compatible LED lights. Connect to WLED devices on your local Wi-Fi network, control power, brightness, solid colors, segments, and saved presets from one clean iPhone app. You can also create new lighting looks with AI-assisted design tools, then save your favorite generated designs for quick reuse. Features: - Discover WLED-compatible devices on your local network - Control power, brightness, and solid color - Create and manage segmented LED designs - Generate lighting ideas with On-Device AI Design and OpenAI Design - Save up to 3 favorite generated designs - Rename and apply saved presets quickly - Use Demo Light to explore the app without physical WLED hardware - Store your OpenAI API key securely in Keychain Modern WLED is designed for people who want a faster, cleaner way to control WLED lights and experiment with custom LED looks. A WLED-compatible ESP32 or ESP8266 device running WLED on the same Wi-Fi network is required for real light control. Pro features are optional and unlock On-Device AI Design and OpenAI Design. OpenAI Design requires the user to provide their own OpenAI API key. Privacy Notice: https://anshitbansal21.github.io/smartdesign-app-website/privacy.html Support Page: https://anshitbansal21.github.io/smartdesign-app-website/support.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Voltsec at none against Modern WLED's 2. Voltsec also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Modern WLED sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Voltsec asks for nothing beyond the download.
Voltsec ships an update every 2 weeks, Modern WLED every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Voltsec | Modern WLED |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 โ better | 26.5 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Retinasoft Security, LLC | Anshit Bansal |
In-app purchases
Voltsec
No in-app purchases
Modern WLED
- WLED Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- WLED Pro Lifetime$14.99









