Comparison

WLED vs SnapClient

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

SnapClient

Features
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SnapServer lets you host exciting multiplayer Snap games over your own local Wi-Fi network. One player starts SnapServer on an iPhone or iPad, while everyone else joins using the free SnapClient app on their own devices. The connection is automatic, making it quick and easy to get everyone playing. Perfect for: • Families • Friends • Parties • Clubs • Events Features: • Automatic connection to SnapClient devices • No Internet connection required • No registration or accounts • Fast and easy setup • Supports multiple players at the same time • Simple and intuitive interface How it works: Open SnapServer. Make sure everyone is connected to the same open local Wi-Fi network. Players start SnapClient and automatically join the game. Everyone reveals their cards at the same time – fastest reaction wins! Bring everyone together for a fast, fun, and exciting multiplayer Snap experience!

Screenshots

WLED4 screens
SnapClient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SnapClient at every 2 days against WLED's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WLED ships an update every 2 months, SnapClient every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WLED versus SnapClient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWLEDSnapClient
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB24 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperChristophe GagnierVigleik Steinar Voll

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

SnapClient

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WLED

No in-app purchases

None

SnapClient

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WLED free?
WLED is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnapClient free?
SnapClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WLED or SnapClient have ads?
Neither WLED nor SnapClient shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WLED or SnapClient?
WLED ships an update every 2 months, and SnapClient every 2 days. Most recently, WLED was updated on October 12, 2026 and SnapClient on September 26, 2026.

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