# WLED vs TechniColorLighting

The clearest difference is rating: WLED at 4.0 against TechniColorLighting's 3.0. WLED also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2). TechniColorLighting's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WLED holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WLED has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 51% and 50% positive.

WLED ships an update every 2 months, TechniColorLighting every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WLED | TechniColorLighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-official-app/id6446207239/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/technicolorlighting/id6449183940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **50.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 404 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Gagnier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676668149) | [Technicolorlighting.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687943032) |

## What reviewers say

### WLED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-official-app/id6446207239)

Control and manage all your WLED light devices from your iPhone or iPad. This companion app works with the open-source WLED software for microcontrollers, offering automatic device detection, customizable names, and software update assistance.

**Highlights:** Automatic device detection, Centralized light list, Software update assistant, Customizable device names, Hide or delete devices, Light and dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works flawlessly for some
- 👍 Free and does the job
- 👍 Great for managing multiple devices
- 👍 Responsive and stable (for some)
- 👍 Cleaner and modern UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Randomly turns on/off
- 🐛 Not user friendly
- 🐛 Glitchy and poorly built
- 🐛 Flickering lights after update

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to LEDs
- Lights randomly turn on
- Connectivity issues, needs re-pairing
- App doesn't work, glitchy
- Brightness control issues

**Requested features**

- User-friendly interface
- Simple interface with advanced option
- Widget features for Home Screen
- Sound react option
- Remote control when away from WiFi


### TechniColorLighting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/technicolorlighting/id6449183940)

Control your smart outdoor LED lights from your smart device, anywhere in the world. Create custom lighting scenes for holidays, architectural accents, or everyday use with endless color and dimming options. Schedule your lights to automate your home's ambiance.

**Highlights:** Program outdoor LED lights, Remote control via Wi-Fi/cellular, Customizable color mixing (RGBW), Individual bulb control, Holiday and architectural scenes, Scheduling and automation, Dimmable lighting effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WLED free?

WLED is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TechniColorLighting free?

TechniColorLighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WLED or TechniColorLighting?

WLED is rated higher. WLED averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while TechniColorLighting averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WLED or TechniColorLighting have ads?

Neither WLED nor TechniColorLighting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WLED or TechniColorLighting?

WLED ships an update every 2 months, and TechniColorLighting every 5 months. Most recently, WLED was updated on August 12, 2026 and TechniColorLighting on August 2, 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.*