# WLED vs ScratchOn

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScratchOn at 100% against WLED's 51%. ScratchOn also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). WLED's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScratchOn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WLED asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScratchOn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of WLED's written reviews are positive against 100% of ScratchOn's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WLED | ScratchOn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-official-app/id6446207239/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchon-scratch-off-stats/id6756521311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Gagnier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676668149) | [Validus Business Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759539334) |

## What reviewers say

### WLED

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

Control your smart LED lights directly from your iPhone or iPad. This app automatically discovers your WLED devices on Wi-Fi, allowing you to manage power, brightness, colors, and effects. It also supports voice commands and one-tap software updates for your controllers.

**Highlights:** Automatic Wi-Fi Discovery, Live Status & Controls, Home Screen Widgets, Siri & Shortcuts Integration, One-Tap Device Updates, Customizable Device Organization

**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


### ScratchOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratchon-scratch-off-stats/id6756521311)

This app helps users track scratch-off lottery tickets, compare remaining prizes and odds, and record winnings. It uses AI for photo scanning and provides a catalog assistant for game information. Users can organize their tickets and explore retailer data.

**Highlights:** Compare remaining top prizes and odds, Scan tickets with AI photo analysis, Catalog assistant for game information, Track individual tickets and outcomes, Explore retailer locations, Save favorite games

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Purchase Additional Credits | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WLED free?

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

### Is ScratchOn free?

ScratchOn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

ScratchOn is rated higher. WLED averages 3.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while ScratchOn averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WLED or ScratchOn have ads?

ScratchOn shows ads; WLED does not.

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

WLED ships an update every 4 months, and ScratchOn every 4 months. Most recently, WLED was updated on November 7, 2026 and ScratchOn on November 9, 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.*