ruwido direct vs Modern WLED
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ruwido direct
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this app will help you to configure your ruwido direct remote control. after you have configured your remote control to control your tv, you can configure your direct access buttons.
Modern WLED
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Modern WLED is a simple, modern controller for WLED-compatible LED lights. Connect to WLED devices on your local Wi-Fi network, control power, brightness, solid colors, segments, and saved presets from one clean iPhone app. You can also create new lighting looks with AI-assisted design tools, then save your favorite generated designs for quick reuse. Features: - Discover WLED-compatible devices on your local network - Control power, brightness, and solid color - Create and manage segmented LED designs - Generate lighting ideas with On-Device AI Design and OpenAI Design - Save up to 3 favorite generated designs - Rename and apply saved presets quickly - Use Demo Light to explore the app without physical WLED hardware - Store your OpenAI API key securely in Keychain Modern WLED is designed for people who want a faster, cleaner way to control WLED lights and experiment with custom LED looks. A WLED-compatible ESP32 or ESP8266 device running WLED on the same Wi-Fi network is required for real light control. Pro features are optional and unlock On-Device AI Design and OpenAI Design. OpenAI Design requires the user to provide their own OpenAI API key. Privacy Notice: https://anshitbansal21.github.io/smartdesign-app-website/privacy.html Support Page: https://anshitbansal21.github.io/smartdesign-app-website/support.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ruwido direct at none against Modern WLED's 2. ruwido direct also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Modern WLED sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ruwido direct asks for nothing beyond the download.
ruwido direct ships an update every 6 weeks, Modern WLED every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ruwido direct | Modern WLED |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 26.5 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ruwido austria gmbh | Anshit Bansal |
In-app purchases
ruwido direct
No in-app purchases
Modern WLED
- WLED Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- WLED Pro Lifetime$14.99









