Comparison

FINDPOP vs WLED+

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

Head to head
About

FINDPOP

Connect to devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to control lighting effects. Explore built-in samples for graffiti, musical rhythms, and vibrant visual experiences.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth/Wi-Fi device connection
  • Built-in sample effects
  • Graffiti effects
  • Musical rhythm effects
  • Colorful lighting experiences
Features
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The app can be connected to devices via Bluetooth or WIFI and has a wide range of built-in sample effects and functions such as graffiti and musical rhythms, allowing users to experience colourful and gorgeous lighting effects.

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

FINDPOP4 screens
WLED+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FINDPOP at 5.0 against WLED+'s 4.6. FINDPOP also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). WLED+'s advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3). 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

FINDPOP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of FINDPOP's written reviews are positive against 88% of WLED+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FINDPOP ships an update every 3 days, WLED+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FINDPOP versus WLED+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFINDPOPWLED+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better88.2% of reviews
Number of ratings312 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen KBD Technology PartnershipPixel Heart LLC

Customer experience

FINDPOP

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WLED+

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

In-app purchases

None

FINDPOP

No in-app purchases

None

WLED+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FINDPOP free?
FINDPOP 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, FINDPOP or WLED+?
FINDPOP is rated higher. FINDPOP averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while WLED+ averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do FINDPOP or WLED+ have ads?
Neither FINDPOP nor WLED+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FINDPOP or WLED+?
FINDPOP ships an update every 3 days, and WLED+ fortnightly. Most recently, FINDPOP was updated on June 7, 2026 and WLED+ on August 13, 2026.

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