Comparison

Scrypted vs WLED Max

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

Head to head
About

Scrypted

This app allows you to remotely monitor and record live feeds from your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras. Access your footage from anywhere, receive real-time alerts for detected motion, and easily search through recordings.

Highlights
  • ONVIF/RTSP camera integration
  • Remote live stream and recording access
  • Real-time motion alerts
  • Smart search for footage
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • User-friendly interface
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Scrypted NVR - Smart Camera Monitoring & Recording Stay connected to your ONVIF/RTSP security cameras with Scrypted NVR, the ultimate video recording and monitoring solution. Effortlessly manage, record, and access your live camera feeds from anywhere, at any time, directly from your iOS device. Key Features: Seamless Camera Integration: Connect and manage multiple ONVIF and RTSP-enabled cameras with ease. Remote Access: View live streams and recordings from your cameras securely from any location. Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant notifications when motion is detected or events are triggered. Smart Search: Quickly find and review recorded footage with advanced search options. Multi-Device Support: Sync and access your cameras across multiple iOS devices. User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls and layout for easy navigation and monitoring. Whether you're home or away, keep an eye on what matters most with Scrypted NVR. Download today and take control of your security system like never before!

About

WLED Max

Effortlessly control your WLED lights with a user-friendly interface. Manage multiple devices, customize effects, and update firmware directly from your iPhone or iPad. Offers advanced features like segment editing and device grouping.

Highlights
  • Effortless device setup and discovery
  • Full color and brightness control
  • 180+ effects with live animated previews
  • Visual segment editor for zone control
  • In-app WLED configuration
  • Device grouping and iCloud sync
  • OTA firmware updates
Features
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The best way to control your WLED lights. Built for iPhone and iPad from the ground up. Whether you just plugged in your first LED strip or you're running 20 devices across the house, WLED Max gives you fast, reliable, beautiful control. Free with all features for up to 2 devices. Unlock unlimited devices for $9.99. One-time purchase, no subscription. EFFORTLESS SETUP Open the app and your WLED devices appear automatically. Just tap to add them. Got a brand new device still in setup mode? A step-by-step wizard walks you through connecting it to your WiFi. No computer required. You can also add devices by IP address if they're on a different network. FULL CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Adjust brightness with a slider or tap 25/50/75/100% quick-set buttons. Pick colors from a full color wheel, choose from quick-access swatches, or dial in a warm-to-cool white temperature. Set up to 6 favorite effects for one-tap access. Everything responds instantly. 180+ EFFECTS WITH LIVE PREVIEWS Every WLED effect renders a live animated preview right in the grid. See exactly what each one looks like before you apply. Search, filter by category (solid, rainbow, fire, 2D, audio-reactive), and tune speed, intensity, custom parameters, and palette in real time. Pair any effect with any color palette. SEGMENTS STUDIO A visual zone editor with drag-to-resize and full 2D matrix support. Split a single LED strip into independent zones and give each one its own effect, colors, brightness, speed, and direction. Light your desk, shelf, and ceiling from one controller with completely different looks. The visual editor shows you exactly what you're building. FULL WLED CONFIG IN-APP Every native WLED setting is available right in the app: WiFi, LED layout, sync interfaces, schedules, macros, user mods, security, and updates. No more opening device IPs in your browser. DEVICE GROUPS Organize lights into groups like Living Room, Bedroom, or Gaming Setup with custom icons. Turn an entire group on or off with one tap. Devices can belong to multiple groups. PRESETS & CLOUD SYNC Save any lighting setup as a preset and reapply it instantly. Build playlists that cycle through your favorites. With iCloud sync, your presets follow you across all your Apple devices. Save on your iPhone, apply from your iPad. OTA FIRMWARE UPDATES Update your WLED firmware right from the app. WLED Max detects your device's chip type, downloads the correct file, and handles the install. Release notes included so you know what's new. WIDGETS & SIRI Add a power toggle to your Lock Screen and full power and brightness controls to your Home Screen. Use Siri to turn lights on, set colors, apply presets, trigger effects, or control groups. Completely hands-free. DESIGNED FOR YOUR SETUP Dark interface that looks great next to your LEDs. Clean card-based layout. Five tabs: Devices, Control, Effects, Presets, and Settings. Everything is exactly where you expect it. Download WLED Max and see what your lights can really do.

Screenshots

Scrypted3 screens
WLED Max4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scrypted at none against WLED Max's 1. Scrypted also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). WLED Max's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WLED Max sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scrypted asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scrypted holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrypted has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrypted ships an update every 3 weeks, WLED Max weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scrypted versus WLED Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScryptedWLED Max
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (16 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVysor, Inc.MeowScript LLC

In-app purchases

None

Scrypted

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WLED Max

One-time1
  • Premium — Unlimited Devices$9.99

Questions

Is Scrypted free?
Scrypted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WLED Max free?
WLED Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scrypted or WLED Max?
Scrypted is rated higher. Scrypted averages 5.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while WLED Max averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Scrypted or WLED Max have ads?
Neither Scrypted nor WLED Max shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrypted or WLED Max?
Scrypted ships an update every 3 weeks, and WLED Max weekly. Most recently, Scrypted was updated on September 24, 2026 and WLED Max on September 16, 2026.

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