# Scrypted vs WLED Max

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.

Both are free to download. WLED Max sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scrypted asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrypted | WLED Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrypted/id1658171214/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-max/id6758780253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vysor, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892224510) | [MeowScript LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858977013) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrypted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrypted/id1658171214)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### WLED Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-max/id6758780253)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium — Unlimited Devices | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 October 3, 2026.

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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.*