Comparison

LED Light Controller Remote + vs WLED+

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

Head to head
About

LED Light Controller Remote +

Control your smart RGB lamps, strips, and bulbs with ease. Customize colors, saturation, and brightness for the perfect ambiance. Connects quickly via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Wide range of colors
  • Fast setup and connection
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support
  • Color palette customization
  • Brightness and saturation control
Features
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Create comfort in your room! Connect to your smart LED lamp or strip and customize your lighting with our app. Fast connection via Wifi or Bluetooth. Convenient palette of colors offers a large selection of shades. You can also choose saturation and brightness. - Wide range of colors - Fast setup and fast connection - Support both wifi and bluetooth - More unique features with subscription Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-_qtlGuT4vPcUFL1AgqZbel_S1sRs1yyqDeDBBEOT80/edit Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YP09EdzHDdzHjj4zUxodFpPsEFiaKPBinGpiYjp4910/edit

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

LED Light Controller Remote +4 screens
WLED+4 screens

Verdict

The call

LED Light Controller Remote + and WLED+ both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of WLED+'s written reviews are positive against 31% of LED Light Controller Remote +'s. WLED+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). LED Light Controller Remote +'s advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence 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. LED Light Controller Remote + sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. WLED+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WLED+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LED Light Controller Remote + has 3.4K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of LED Light Controller Remote +'s written reviews are positive against 88% of WLED+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LED Light Controller Remote + ships an update every 8 days, WLED+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LED Light Controller Remote + versus WLED+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLED Light Controller Remote +WLED+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.4K ratings)4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.9% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonrad KiedrowiczPixel Heart LLC

Customer experience

LED Light Controller Remote +

All ratings3,424 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive30.9%
Neutral4.1%
Negative64.9%

WLED+

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

Bugs and requests

LED Light Controller Remote +

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not opening or loading
  • Connectivity issues
  • Subscription problems

Requested features

2 requests
  • More color options without subscription
  • Improved connectivity and stability

WLED+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

LED Light Controller Remote +

Subscriptions9
  • LED Special Offer$0.997 Days
  • PRO Led Light Controller Month$4.991 Month
  • PRO Led Light Controller Month3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Premium Widget Features$6.997 Days
  • Widget Features Pro3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • LED Premium Subscription$6.997 Days
  • LED Premium Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Light Controller Premium1 Year trial$59.991 Year
  • LED Light Controller Premium1 Year trial$60.001 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Led Light Controller$11.99
None

WLED+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LED Light Controller Remote + free?
LED Light Controller Remote + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WLED+ free?
WLED+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LED Light Controller Remote + or WLED+?
WLED+ is rated higher. LED Light Controller Remote + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while WLED+ averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do LED Light Controller Remote + or WLED+ have ads?
LED Light Controller Remote + shows ads; WLED+ does not.
Which is updated more often, LED Light Controller Remote + or WLED+?
LED Light Controller Remote + ships an update every 8 days, and WLED+ fortnightly. Most recently, LED Light Controller Remote + was updated on September 23, 2026 and WLED+ on August 13, 2026.

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