Comparison

FPPMon vs WLED Pro

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

Head to head
About

FPPMon

Monitor and control FPP instances remotely or on your local network. View the status of all your FPP devices on a single screen and configure them directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Monitor FPP instances
  • Control FPP instances remotely
  • View status on a single screen
  • Local network monitoring
  • Remote network monitoring
  • Configure FPP devices
Features
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FPPMon is an app that can monitor and control FPP instances on your local network or remotely. Using a plugin installed on the FPP instance, FPP can communicate its status to the cloud and FPPMon can use that information to display the status of all the FPP instances on a single screen. FPPMon also allows you to click into the FPP instance and configure and control the device remotely.

About

WLED Pro

Control smart LED devices powered by WLED firmware with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy vibrant effects, custom schedules, and direct firmware updates. Perfect for home, car, or custom lighting setups.

Highlights
  • Intuitive WLED device control
  • Dozens of vibrant effects and color palettes
  • Customizable lighting schedules
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Direct WLED firmware updates
  • Support for home, car, and custom setups
Features
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WLED Pro is the ultimate app for controlling your smart LED lamps, strips, and devices powered by WLED firmware. With a clean, modern, and intuitive interface, WLED Pro offers a smoother and more user-friendly experience than the original app. Easily connect and manage all your WLED devices in one place. Choose from dozens of vibrant effects and color palettes, or schedule your lights to turn on/off at specific times, sunrise, or sunset. Use home screen widgets for instant access and quick control without opening the app. One of the standout features is the ability to download and upload the latest WLED firmware directly to your device in under a minute — no computer required. Whether you’re lighting your home, car, or any custom setup, WLED Pro puts powerful tools at your fingertips. Fast, reliable, and designed for both casual users and advanced setups, WLED Pro is your go-to solution for WLED lighting control. Bring your lighting to life today. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FPPMon3 screens
WLED Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FPPMon at 5.0 against WLED Pro's 4.3. FPPMon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). WLED Pro's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2) and review sentiment (9% vs 0%). On price, ads 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 Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FPPMon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FPPMon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WLED Pro has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of FPPMon's written reviews are positive against 9% of WLED Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FPPMon ships an update every 2 weeks, WLED Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FPPMon versus WLED Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFPPMonWLED Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews9.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKulp Lights LLCRoma Novakov

Customer experience

FPPMon

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

WLED Pro

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

In-app purchases

None

FPPMon

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

WLED Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Weekly subscription$1.997 Days
  • Annual subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime subscription$19.99

Questions

Is FPPMon free?
FPPMon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WLED Pro free?
WLED Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FPPMon or WLED Pro?
FPPMon is rated higher. FPPMon averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while WLED Pro averages 4.3 from 15 ratings.
Do FPPMon or WLED Pro have ads?
Neither FPPMon nor WLED Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FPPMon or WLED Pro?
FPPMon ships an update every 2 weeks, and WLED Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, FPPMon was updated on October 1, 2026 and WLED Pro on September 29, 2026.

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