Comparison

LED light controller LED lamp vs WLED+

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

Head to head
About

LED light controller LED lamp

Easily manage your LED lights, adjusting color, temperature, and brightness. Sync your lighting to music or control various LED devices via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Change color, temperature, and brightness
  • Supports LED strips and bulbs
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
  • Music beat synchronization
  • Full device control
Features
Currently charting
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Take full control of your LED devices. - Functionality to change color, its temperature and brightness - Support for a large number of LED devices, including LED strips and LED bulbs. - Support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices - The function of changing the LED backlight to the beat of your music Privacy Policy: http://ledcontroller.tilda.ws/privacy_policy Terms of Use: http://ledcontroller.tilda.ws/terms_and_conditions

About

WLED+

Manage and control WLED devices with an enhanced interface and features. Organize devices, preview effects, and automate preset saving. Optimized for various screen sizes and compatible with WLED v0.13.3+.

Highlights
  • Improved user interface
  • Effect previews
  • Device grouping
  • Layout support for segment configurations
  • Automatic segment gap finding
  • Playlist saving for presets
  • Random preset cycling
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WLED+ is an independent, modern app for controlling WLED LED strips, matrices, and light installations from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It talks directly to your devices over your local network. Device control stays local, with no account, no cloud control, and no ad tracking. WHY WLED+ WLED+ is built as a native companion app for WLED, with a polished interface for newcomers and deeper controls for makers. FEATURES - Visual layout editor: see your segments on a canvas, tap to select them, and drag to reshape your strip or matrix. - Live preview: watch your device's real LED colors stream onto the canvas as you edit. - Animated effect previews: see what an effect looks like before you apply it. - Smart segments: automatically fill gaps in your layout or split the largest segment when you add a new one. - Device groups: organize and control multiple devices together. - Presets and playlists: save favorite looks and auto-add new presets to a playlist. - Randomizer: automatically cycle through your presets. - Full control: brightness, colors, palettes, effects, nightlight, and per-segment settings. - Sound-reactive effect support for WLED SR. PRIVACY FIRST No login. Device control stays on your local network. Crash reports are used only to improve reliability and are never sold. Works with WLED and WLED SR firmware v0.13.3 and above, and is optimized for screens of all sizes. Made by an independent husband-and-wife team from Venice, CA. WLED+ is an independent companion app for WLED and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the WLED project; all credit for the firmware goes to the WLED community.

Screenshots

LED light controller LED lamp4 screens
WLED+4 screens

Verdict

The call

LED light controller LED lamp and WLED+ both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of WLED+'s written reviews are positive against 14% of LED light controller LED lamp's. WLED+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and device support (4 vs 2). LED light controller LED lamp's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 12) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. LED light controller LED lamp sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. WLED+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for LED light controller LED lamp against 4.6 for WLED+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED light controller LED lamp has 12K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of LED light controller LED lamp's written reviews are positive against 88% of WLED+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LED light controller LED lamp ships an update every 10 days, WLED+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
LED light controller LED lamp versus WLED+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLED light controller LED lampWLED+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12K ratings)4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.2% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#140 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size339 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARSHIS FLORIST CCPixel Heart LLC

Customer experience

LED light controller LED lamp

All ratings12,024 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews268 reviews
Positive14.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative81.0%

WLED+

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%

Bugs and requests

LED light controller LED lamp

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lights stop working after using app
  • Bluetooth connection issues
  • App not detecting or controlling lights properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free color options
  • Ability to control lights without subscription
  • Easier subscription cancellation process

WLED+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

LED light controller LED lamp

Subscriptions15
  • LED Special Price$1.997 Days
  • LED Aura Effect Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Led Controller Premium$5.997 Days
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  • LED Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium Aura Effect$7.997 Days
  • Aura features Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • LED controller week premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • LED Premium$7.997 Days
  • LED light controller premium$8.497 Days
  • LED Light Controller Pro$8.991 Month
  • Premium Led Light For Month$8.991 Month
  • LED controller month premium3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • LED light controller premium$20.001 Year
  • Led Light For Half a Year$34.996 Months
  • LED Premium Offer1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Led Light In-app Purchase$59.99
None

WLED+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LED light controller LED lamp free?
LED light controller LED lamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WLED+ free?
WLED+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LED light controller LED lamp or WLED+?
WLED+ is rated higher. LED light controller LED lamp averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while WLED+ averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do LED light controller LED lamp or WLED+ have ads?
Neither LED light controller LED lamp nor WLED+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LED light controller LED lamp or WLED+?
LED light controller LED lamp ships an update every 10 days, and WLED+ fortnightly. Most recently, LED light controller LED lamp was updated on September 24, 2026 and WLED+ on August 13, 2026.

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