WLED vs The Cocktail Variable
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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With the WLED app, you can easily and efficiently manage and control all your WLED light devices from your iPhone or iPad. This is a companion app for the free and open source WLED software for ESP8266/32 microcontrollers. WLED automatically detects and updates the device list, and offers customizable names, a hide or delete feature, and a light and dark mode. It can also help you install new software updates to your devices. Plus, it supports both phones and tablets. Main Features: - Automatic device detection (mDNS) - All lights are accessible from one list - Software Update Assistant - Custom names - Hide or delete devices - Light and dark mode
The Cocktail Variable
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TCV - The Cocktail Variable: A Well-Crafted, thoughtfully designed and feature-rich cocktail discovery application for the home bar enthusiast Comprehensive Feature Set: -Multiple Discovery Methods: Random cocktails, search by name, search by ingredient, and inventory-based recommendations -Smart Inventory Management: Users can track what ingredients they have and get personalized drink suggestions based on a curated set of recipes -Wishlist Functionality: Shopping list feature for missing ingredients -Flavor Profiling: Sophisticated system for matching drinks to user preferences (flavor, strength, body, mood) User Experience: -Intuitive Navigation: Clear bottom tab navigation with descriptive icons -Accessibility Features: Health and safety information, consumer care support -Smart Recommendations: Algorithm that scores drinks based on user preferences and available ingredients -Rich Dataset: Extensive cocktail database with detailed flavor profiles -Local Storage: Efficient use of phone storage for user preferences and inventory
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WLED at Free against The Cocktail Variable's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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
WLED is free to download; The Cocktail Variable costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | WLED | The Cocktail Variable |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.5 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Christophe Gagnier | The Corbin Variable LLC |
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
The Cocktail Variable
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WLED
No in-app purchases
The Cocktail Variable
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WLED free?
Is The Cocktail Variable free?
Do WLED or The Cocktail Variable have ads?
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