Comparison

MOONRAYS vs WLED+

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

Head to head
About

MOONRAYS

Control smart lights remotely via a mobile app. Adjust white hues, brightness, and colors. Supports music synchronization, custom scenes, scheduling, and voice commands with Google Home or Alexa.

Highlights
  • Mobile app control
  • Adjustable white hues and brightness
  • Customizable light colors
  • Music synchronization
  • Scene creation and scheduling
  • Voice control integration
Features
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Smart Features : · Turn ON and OFF by mobile APP control . · Change the white hues , CCT from warm white to cool white. · Adjust the brightness of the light , dimmable . · Change the color of the light. · Battery power indicator. · Energy saving mode , automatically adjust the brightness according to the battery power. · Support single control or group control . · Dancing or changing the color according to the rhythm of music. · use one of the built-in scene or set up your own scene. · Set a timer or weekly schedule ( work with MESH SIG) · Remote access and control ( work with MESH SIG). · google home or alexa voice control .

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

MOONRAYS4 screens
WLED+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WLED+ at 88% against MOONRAYS's 0%. WLED+ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WLED+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MOONRAYS's written reviews are positive against 88% of WLED+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MOONRAYS ships an update every 6 months, WLED+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MOONRAYS versus WLED+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMOONRAYSWLED+
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings412 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFusion Products LtdPixel Heart LLC

Customer experience

MOONRAYS

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

WLED+

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

In-app purchases

None

MOONRAYS

No in-app purchases

None

WLED+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MOONRAYS free?
MOONRAYS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WLED+ free?
WLED+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MOONRAYS or WLED+?
WLED+ is rated higher. MOONRAYS averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while WLED+ averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do MOONRAYS or WLED+ have ads?
Neither MOONRAYS nor WLED+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MOONRAYS or WLED+?
MOONRAYS ships an update every 6 months, and WLED+ fortnightly. Most recently, MOONRAYS was updated on August 25, 2026 and WLED+ on August 13, 2026.

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