Comparison

LinknLink vs WLED+

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

Head to head
About

LinknLink

This app enables seamless interaction and interconnection between smart hardware devices via your mobile phone. It offers features like customized smart scenes, intelligent linkage, and time-based automation for a connected lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Customized smart scenes
  • Intelligent linkage
  • Time plan settings
  • Account sharing
  • Hierarchical management
  • Multi-language support
Features
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LinknLink is more than a smart home control app. Powered by a built-in AI Agent, it brings 1,500+ device brands, Home Assistant, and everyday lifestyle services into one unified experience. Control devices, create automations, manage your home, and get help using natural language. LinknLink works with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, Matter, SmartThings, and other major smart home platforms. KEY FEATURES 1. Control 1,500+ Device Brands Manage lights, air conditioners, curtains, locks, sensors, cameras, and more across different brands, protocols, and ecosystems — all from one app. • 20+ popular brands can be added directly without an extra gateway • More third-party brands can be connected through HomeClaw • No Home Assistant knowledge is required 2. Built-in AI Agent Simply tell LinknLink what you want to do. The built-in AI Agent can help you: • Control devices • Create scenes and automations • Schedule tasks • Answer setup and usage questions • Diagnose device and system issues • Assist with general everyday tasks No separate AI service or complicated setup is required. 3. Create Automations with Natural Language Forget complex rule builders. Just say: “Turn off the living room lights and lower the AC at 10 PM every night.” LinknLink understands your intent and creates the corresponding scene, schedule, or automation automatically. 4. Fast Local Control and Free Remote Access Connected devices can be controlled locally for faster and more reliable response. You can also access and manage your home remotely without an additional subscription. • Third-party devices require HomeClaw for free remote access 5. A Home That Learns Your Routine LinknLink can gradually understand your habits, preferences, and daily routines, then suggest useful automations to make your home more comfortable, efficient, and responsive. 6. Clean and Customizable Interface The modern card-based interface makes devices, rooms, and functions easy to understand and control. Customize card layouts and room styles to create an experience that fits your home. 7. Native Home Assistant Integration Connect LinknLink to your Home Assistant instance and import existing devices without adding them again. Home Assistant users can enjoy simpler mobile control, remote access, and AI Agent features. • Devices in Home Assistant on HomeClaw can support free remote access after being imported into LinknLink 8. Bridge Devices Across Platforms Bridge connected devices, including devices imported from Home Assistant, to Matter, Apple Home, or Samsung SmartThings. Continue controlling and automating them in the ecosystem you already use. 9. More Than Smart Home Control LinknLink also supports useful lifestyle services, including sports updates, radio, shopping lists, and more. It is not only a smart home app, but an AI assistant designed around everyday home life. 10. Built for the Connected Future Future support for CarPlay will help connect your car, phone, and home. Prepare lights, curtains, and air conditioning before you arrive, making every return home more comfortable. Bring your devices, automations, platforms, and everyday services together with LinknLink — one app for a smarter, simpler, and more connected home. 11.Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 12. Service Agreement: https://app-service-chn-566c4736.linklinkiot.com/appfront/v1/webui/app-h5-subscribe_agreement_linklink-1036/ Privacy Policy:https://app-service-chn-566c4736.linklinkiot.com/appfront/v1/webui/app-h5-privacy_policy_linklink-1675/

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

LinknLink4 screens
WLED+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WLED+ at 88% against LinknLink's 42%. WLED+ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). LinknLink's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 12). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LinknLink sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. WLED+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WLED+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of LinknLink's written reviews are positive against 88% of WLED+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinknLink ships an update every 2 weeks, WLED+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LinknLink versus WLED+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinknLinkWLED+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (44 ratings)4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size286 MB53 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHangzhou LinkLink Technology Co., Ltd.Pixel Heart LLC

Customer experience

LinknLink

All ratings44 ratings
Positive47.7%
Neutral11.4%
Negative40.9%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive42.3%
Neutral9.6%
Negative48.1%

WLED+

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

Bugs and requests

LinknLink

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Cannot complete account setup/home location
  • Firmware updates broke device functionality
  • App crashes when selecting county location
  • App crashes when clicking on any device
  • App stops working/controlling devices
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  • Servers are often down
  • Login issues
  • Registration process fails
  • Setup process is difficult and error-prone
  • Bug with Home Assistant firmware
  • Sensor detection range decreased after firmware update
  • Custom notification sound not possible
  • Submenus displayed in Chinese
  • Temperature gauge locked to Celsius
  • Sensors added via app don't show up on gateway
  • Devices stop reading sensors at random times
  • Gateway turns off randomly
  • Devices intermittently disconnect from WiFi
  • EHub sensitivity too high
  • IR controller features do not work
  • Repetitive notifications sent
  • Product reboots constantly
  • App broken with iOS 18 update

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit button icons and titles
  • Add custom notification sound
  • Add sensitivity adjustment for eHub
  • Improve location options for smaller cities
  • Fix IR controller features

WLED+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

LinknLink

Subscriptions10
  • 1 Screen$0.991 Year
  • 2 Screen$1.991 Year
  • ISG Monthly$1.991 Month
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  • 3 Screen$2.991 Year
  • 4 Screen$3.991 Year
  • 5 Screen$4.991 Year
  • 500MB$19.991 Year
  • ISG Year$19.991 Year
  • 1GB$29.991 Year
  • 3GB$59.991 Year
None

WLED+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinknLink free?
LinknLink 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, LinknLink or WLED+?
WLED+ is rated higher. LinknLink averages 3.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while WLED+ averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do LinknLink or WLED+ have ads?
Neither LinknLink nor WLED+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinknLink or WLED+?
LinknLink ships an update every 2 weeks, and WLED+ fortnightly. Most recently, LinknLink was updated on October 12, 2026 and WLED+ on October 6, 2026.

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