Comparison

WLED Pro vs WLED+

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

Head to head
About

WLED Pro

Control smart LED devices powered by WLED firmware with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy vibrant effects, custom schedules, and direct firmware updates. Perfect for home, car, or custom lighting setups.

Highlights
  • Intuitive WLED device control
  • Dozens of vibrant effects and color palettes
  • Customizable lighting schedules
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Direct WLED firmware updates
  • Support for home, car, and custom setups
Features
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WLED Pro is the ultimate app for controlling your smart LED lamps, strips, and devices powered by WLED firmware. With a clean, modern, and intuitive interface, WLED Pro offers a smoother and more user-friendly experience than the original app. Easily connect and manage all your WLED devices in one place. Choose from dozens of vibrant effects and color palettes, or schedule your lights to turn on/off at specific times, sunrise, or sunset. Use home screen widgets for instant access and quick control without opening the app. One of the standout features is the ability to download and upload the latest WLED firmware directly to your device in under a minute — no computer required. Whether you’re lighting your home, car, or any custom setup, WLED Pro puts powerful tools at your fingertips. Fast, reliable, and designed for both casual users and advanced setups, WLED Pro is your go-to solution for WLED lighting control. Bring your lighting to life today. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

WLED+

Manage and control WLED devices with an enhanced interface and features. Organize devices, preview effects, and automate preset saving. Optimized for various screen sizes and compatible with WLED v0.13.3+.

Highlights
  • Improved user interface
  • Effect previews
  • Device grouping
  • Layout support for segment configurations
  • Automatic segment gap finding
  • Playlist saving for presets
  • Random preset cycling
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WLED+ is an independent, modern app for controlling WLED LED strips, matrices, and light installations from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It talks directly to your devices over your local network. Device control stays local, with no account, no cloud control, and no ad tracking. WHY WLED+ WLED+ is built as a native companion app for WLED, with a polished interface for newcomers and deeper controls for makers. FEATURES - Visual layout editor: see your segments on a canvas, tap to select them, and drag to reshape your strip or matrix. - Live preview: watch your device's real LED colors stream onto the canvas as you edit. - Animated effect previews: see what an effect looks like before you apply it. - Smart segments: automatically fill gaps in your layout or split the largest segment when you add a new one. - Device groups: organize and control multiple devices together. - Presets and playlists: save favorite looks and auto-add new presets to a playlist. - Randomizer: automatically cycle through your presets. - Full control: brightness, colors, palettes, effects, nightlight, and per-segment settings. - Sound-reactive effect support for WLED SR. PRIVACY FIRST No login. Device control stays on your local network. Crash reports are used only to improve reliability and are never sold. Works with WLED and WLED SR firmware v0.13.3 and above, and is optimized for screens of all sizes. Made by an independent husband-and-wife team from Venice, CA. WLED+ is an independent companion app for WLED and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the WLED project; all credit for the firmware goes to the WLED community.

Screenshots

WLED Pro4 screens
WLED+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WLED+ at 88% against WLED Pro's 9%. WLED+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. WLED Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WLED+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WLED+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of WLED Pro's written reviews are positive against 88% of WLED+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WLED Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, WLED+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
WLED Pro versus WLED+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWLED ProWLED+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15 ratings)4.6 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoma NovakovPixel Heart LLC

Customer experience

WLED Pro

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

WLED+

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

WLED Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Weekly subscription$1.997 Days
  • Annual subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime subscription$19.99
None

WLED+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WLED Pro free?
WLED Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WLED+ free?
WLED+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WLED Pro or WLED+?
WLED+ is rated higher. WLED Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while WLED+ averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.
Do WLED Pro or WLED+ have ads?
Neither WLED Pro nor WLED+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WLED Pro or WLED+?
WLED Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and WLED+ fortnightly. Most recently, WLED Pro was updated on September 29, 2026 and WLED+ on October 6, 2026.

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