WLED vs InkPoster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WLED
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.
- Automatic device detection
- Centralized light list
- Software update assistant
- Customizable device names
- Hide or delete devices
- Light and dark mode
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Take full control of your WLED light devices from your iPhone or iPad. This is the official companion app for devices running the free and open-source WLED firmware (such as ESP32 and ESP8266 controllers). The WLED app automatically finds your lights on your home Wi-Fi and brings them together in one simple, fast dashboard. Toggle power, adjust brightness, pick colors and effects, or keep your lights up to date in just a few taps. Key Features: • Automatic Wi-Fi Discovery: Finds your WLED lights on your local network automatically with no complicated setup required. • Live Status & Controls: See your lights' current colors, brightness, and online status update instantly right from the device list. • Home Screen Widgets: Turn lights on or off, see their current state at a glance, or jump straight to a device from your Home Screen. • Siri, Shortcuts & Action Button: Toggle your lights or set their brightness using Siri voice commands, the Shortcuts app, or your iPhone's Action button. • One-Tap Device Updates: Get notified when new WLED software is available and update your controllers directly from the app (supports official WLED, QuinLED, and MoonModules). • Made for iPhone & iPad: Adapts cleanly to any screen size with a split-screen layout on iPad, plus Light and Dark modes. • Easy Organization: Give your lights custom names and hide seasonal or offline controllers until you need them again. Completely free and open-source.
InkPoster
This app allows you to discover, select, and display thousands of artworks on a digital ePaper poster. Effortlessly control one or multiple devices remotely to refresh content, upload personal photos, and curate dynamic art installations for any space.
- Curated art gallery access
- Remote control for multiple devices
- Upload personal photos
- Dynamic art content updates
- Create art playlists (coming soon)
- Schedule automated art rotations (coming soon)
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InkPoster: Art. Curated for Your Life The InkPoster app is your gateway to thousands of vibrant masterpieces, from iconic artists and rising talents, handpicked by professional art consultants. Designed exclusively for InkPoster, the pioneering color ePaper digital poster, this app is your remote control for dynamic and sustainable art. Discover, select, and showcase art that reflects your identity, with just a few taps. Whether you're creating the mood of your living room, styling a boutique hotel lobby, or refreshing the ambiance of a quiet workspace, the InkPoster app gives you full, effortless control over what’s shown – and when. Explore a free gallery with thousands of masterpieces Start your journey with instant access to a curated library of iconic artworks – available free to every InkPoster user. Discover paintings by Van Gogh, Monet, Klimt, and other masters from renowned museums and galleries, along with a vast selection of contemporary art and retro posters. Each piece is optimized for InkPoster’s paper-like display size, giving your home or office the feeling of a personal gallery. Connect and control multiple InkPosters Manage one InkPoster or many – all from the app. Connect several digital posters in different rooms or locations and send selected artworks with just few taps. Create a stunning art wall by combining multiple InkPosters, choose styles, eras, or color palettes to shape a truly unique installation. Whether you’re setting a mood across your home or styling the walls in your working space, the app keeps everything in sync – simple, elegant, and remote. Update & refresh remotely, anytime With InkPoster, distance is no barrier. The app lets you update and refresh content on any connected InkPoster – from anywhere, at any time. Upload a new collection, replace artwork for a special event, or change the vibe for the season – all in seconds. Ideal for homes, galleries, offices, cafes, or any place where the visual atmosphere matters. Make memories a part of your living space Bring your favorite moments to life on the wall. The InkPoster app lets you upload your own photos – from family portraits to unforgettable travels – and display them horizontally or vertically with gallery-level elegance. Turn your space into a reflection of your life with InkPoster – celebrate your story in a way that is inspiring, cozy, and deeply personal. Schedule & automate your art display (coming soon) Turn your space into a dynamic exhibition. The app lets you create art playlists, set time-based schedules, and automate rotations of content throughout the day, week, or season. Set a calm landscape for the morning, a vibrant piece for the afternoon, and a moody classic for evening hours. Whether you're managing one InkPoster or a series of them, scheduling lets your art adapt to your rhythm, your family occasions, or your mood. Made for everyone who loves visual beauty: - Families & homeowners – enrich living spaces with calm, glow-free imagery. - Art enthusiasts & collectors – build your dream gallery, piece by piece. - Interior designers – style each space with art that shifts with the mood. - Hospitality professionals – keep walls fresh and engaging in lobbies, lounges, or rooms. - Tech lovers – customize your wall-art with innovative gadget and app, display your NFTs. - Retail & workspaces – create brand-aligned atmospheres with curated visuals. - Photo lovers – display personal memories as frame-worthy creations. InkPoster transforms walls into a personal gallery – bringing refined, silent, sustainable art into everyday life. Download the InkPoster app to manage single or multiple posters from the app and shape a visual atmosphere with ease.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WLED at 3.5 against InkPoster's 1.9. WLED also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (51% vs 27%). InkPoster's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
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, 3.5 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of WLED's written reviews are positive against 27% of InkPoster's.
WLED ships an update every 4 months, InkPoster every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WLED | InkPoster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (12 ratings) — better | 1.9 (20 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews — better | 26.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Christophe Gagnier | Pocketbook International SA |
Customer experience
WLED
InkPoster
Bugs and requests
WLED
Reported bugs
42 issues- Unable to connect to LEDs
- Lights randomly turn on
- Connectivity issues, needs re-pairing
- App doesn't work, glitchy
- Brightness control issues
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- Lights flicker after update
- Cannot find discover lights option
- Not connected to iPhone, setup issues
- App won't load, vanishes
- None of my devices show up
- Shows up blank, manual add only
- No longer finds WLED devices
- App doesn't work, no devices showing
- Confusing app, turns off
- App is unusable after update, errors
- App stopped picking up signal
- Only connects when at home
- Doesn't pick up esp8266
- Sound react option missing
- Time and macros section not working
- Update won't update
- Goes offline from time to time
- Update breaks app, beta works
- Drops connection, cannot adjust lights
- Latest release freezes, unstable wifi
- Loading WLED UI stuck
- Inconsistent connection after new update
- Lost all config after update
- Lost all presets after update
- Devices missing and disappearing
- Update ruined everything, random disconnects
- App constantly crashes, won't load
- Stopped working after update
- New upgrade feature killed device
- Inconsistent, can't find boards
- Cannot connect lights, IP address doesn't work
- Missing schedule function
- App doesn't work at all
- Doesn't work properly with WLED 0.14
- App won't allow changing anything, freezes
- Hidden devices reappear
- App goes offline and never connects again
Requested features
6 requests- User-friendly interface
- Simple interface with advanced option
- Widget features for Home Screen
- Sound react option
- Remote control when away from WiFi
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- Timer or schedule function
InkPoster
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WLED
No in-app purchases
InkPoster
No in-app purchases









