WLED Pro vs SmartDawn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
SmartDawn
This application offers intelligent, point-controlled color light management. It allows users to create dreamy lighting environments.
- Intelligent light management
- Point-controlled color lighting
- Dreamy color creation
- Ambient lighting control
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SmartDawn is an app for intelligent point-controlled color light management and control. Light up Life with dreamy colors
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WLED Pro at 4.2 against SmartDawn's 1.4. SmartDawn's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. WLED Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SmartDawn asks for nothing beyond the download.
WLED Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of WLED Pro's written reviews are positive against 5% of SmartDawn's.
WLED Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, SmartDawn every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WLED Pro | SmartDawn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (11 ratings) — better | 1.4 (30 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews — better | 4.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roma Novakov | Hangzhou Daniao Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
WLED Pro
SmartDawn
In-app purchases
WLED Pro
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Weekly subscription$1.997 Days
- Annual subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime subscription$19.99
SmartDawn
No in-app purchases
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