# ESP vs WLED Pro

The clearest difference is rating: WLED Pro at 4.3 against ESP's 1.0. WLED Pro also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1). ESP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WLED Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ESP asks for nothing beyond the download.

WLED Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WLED Pro has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESP | WLED Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-bluetooth/id1636236612/reviews) | **[4.3 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-pro/id6466218761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 9.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ESPRESSIF SYSTEMS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071176699) | [Roma Novakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490861691) |

## What reviewers say

### ESP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp-bluetooth/id1636236612)

This utility app facilitates BLE data communication with IoT devices via Bluetooth. It allows for device connection and custom data transmission, but requires external devices to be powered on for successful searching and connection.

**Highlights:** BLE data communication, Bluetooth protocol support, IoT device connection, Custom data transmission, Device searching and connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### WLED Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-pro/id6466218761)

Control smart LED devices powered by WLED firmware with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy vibrant effects, custom schedules, and direct firmware updates. Perfect for home, car, or custom lighting setups.

**Highlights:** Intuitive WLED device control, Dozens of vibrant effects and color palettes, Customizable lighting schedules, Home screen widgets for quick access, Direct WLED firmware updates, Support for home, car, and custom setups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ESP free?

ESP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WLED Pro free?

WLED Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ESP or WLED Pro?

WLED Pro is rated higher. ESP averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while WLED Pro averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.

### Do ESP or WLED Pro have ads?

Neither ESP nor WLED Pro shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*