Comparison

LSS Remote vs Pipplee

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

Head to head
About

LSS Remote

Features
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Introducing the simplest solution for controlling your addressable pixel LED strips directly from your mobile phone. This user-friendly app works seamlessly with Reactivo 2, SPI Matrix, and LEC3 (LED Ethernet Controller 3) devices, providing you with unparalleled convenience and flexibility. With this app, you can: - Play a wide variety of animations directly from the SD card, bringing your LED strips to life with stunning visual effects. - Select and customize the perfect color for your pixel LED strip, allowing you to create personalized lighting displays. - Create multi-device zones, making it easier than ever to set up and control all the pixels in your living room or any designated area simultaneously. - Access the web configuration of any device within your home network, providing you with quick and convenient access to device settings. - Group multiple devices together, enabling you to control them collectively with just a few taps on your mobile phone. Experience the ultimate convenience and control as you effortlessly manage your addressable pixel LED strips using our intuitive mobile app. Transform your lighting setup into a dynamic and mesmerizing visual experience with unparalleled ease.

About

Pipplee

Control and animate WLED-powered LED matrices without coding. Apply dynamic effects, display text and GIFs, and create custom playlists. Supports all rectangular matrix sizes with live previews and fine brightness control.

Highlights
  • Dynamic animations and effects
  • Live pixel editor
  • Animated text display
  • Image and GIF playback
  • Favorites and playlists
  • Clock mode
  • Smart layout support
Features
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Pipplee is the easiest way to control a WLED 2D LED matrix from your iPhone. Play animations, turn music into a light show, draw pixel art, scroll text, run arcade games and show live weather on your LED panel - no coding, no config files. WORKS WITH ANY WLED MATRIX 16x16, 32x32, 8x32, 24x16 or a custom layout - if WLED supports your 2D matrix, Pipplee fits content to it automatically. You need an ESP32 running WLED (ESP8266 and ESP32-C3 are not supported). GIF and image playback needs WLED 16.0.0 or newer. MUSIC VISUALIZER • Your matrix dances to whatever is playing, using your iPhone's microphone • 13 visualizers: Spectrum Bars, Mirror, Waveform, Bass Fire, Waterfall, Starburst, Radial and more • Colour gradients or a single colour, plus a sensitivity control • Smart beat detection that ignores steady background noise like fans • Music playing on your iPhone keeps playing while it listens • Keep it running in the background, or keep your screen on while it plays • Sound is analysed on your iPhone - nothing is recorded or sent anywhere ANIMATIONS & PIXEL ART • 1000+ ready-made animations and pixel art, searchable by category • Live pixel editor with instant preview on your LEDs • Upload your own GIFs and images • AI pixel art: describe it and Pipplee generates it for your matrix • 200+ built-in WLED effects with animated previews TEXT, CLOCK & LIVE INFO • Scrolling text with gradients, backgrounds and effects • Digital clock faces with animated backgrounds • Live local weather that updates on its own • Live sports scores, stock prices and a game-night scoreboard PLAY ARCADE GAMES ON YOUR LED MATRIX Snake, Blocks, Pong, Breakout, Flappy Bird, Space Invaders and Racing - play on your iPhone and watch it run on your LED matrix. CAMERA EFFECTS • Body Glow: your silhouette lights up on the matrix using your iPhone camera AUTOMATE EVERYTHING • Favorites and playlists for hands-free animation cycling • Schedule presets by time of day • Smart-home friendly: send messages to your matrix from your own scripts with the Pipplee API • Built-in WLED settings, so you never leave the app WHO IS PIPPLEE FOR? WLED users with an LED matrix, makers and DIY electronics fans, pixel artists, gamers, music lovers, and anyone who wants a glowing display for a desk, bedroom, game room or shop window. GET STARTED IN MINUTES 1. Flash WLED on an ESP32 and set up your LED matrix in 2D mode. 2. Connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Open Pipplee, scan for devices and pick your matrix - you're playing in seconds. SIMPLE PRICING Free to try with limited plays. Unlock every feature with a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime license. Each license covers one physical WLED device (one controller), and everyone in your home can use it. If you replace your controller, the new one needs its own license. The yearly subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel it in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Questions? pippleeapp@gmail.com | pipplee.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pipplee.com/privacy/

Screenshots

LSS Remote4 screens
Pipplee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LSS Remote at none against Pipplee's 8. Pipplee's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pipplee sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. LSS Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LSS Remote ships an update every 2 months, Pipplee daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LSS Remote versus Pipplee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLSS RemotePipplee
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB20 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperShowtacle Ltd.Bipul Jain

In-app purchases

None

LSS Remote

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Pipplee

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Device License$4.991 Year
One-time6
  • Yearly License per WLED device2 variants$2.99
  • Lifetime Access$3.99
  • Yearly License per WLED device$4.99
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  • Lifetime Access for Device$9.99
  • Lifetime Access for Device$14.99
  • Lifetime Access for Device$19.99

Questions

Is LSS Remote free?
LSS Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pipplee free?
Pipplee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LSS Remote or Pipplee have ads?
Neither LSS Remote nor Pipplee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LSS Remote or Pipplee?
LSS Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Pipplee daily. Most recently, LSS Remote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pipplee on October 30, 2026.

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