WLED Pro vs Simple Stage Cam
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/
Simple Stage Cam
Transform your iPhone into a distraction-free, NDI-compatible video source for live events and productions. Stream a clean, stable feed directly into your workflow without on-screen graphics or overlays.
- Clean full-screen camera output
- Native NDI compatible streaming
- Optimized for production software
- No on-screen graphics
- Fast startup
- Stable performance
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Simple Stage Camera Professional • Clean • Reliable Simple Stage Camera turns your iPhone into a dedicated NDI compatible video source with zero distractions. Built for live events, theater, touring productions, streaming, and broadcast environments, this app delivers a clean, stable video feed directly into your workflow. Unlike camera apps filled with overlays and controls, Simple Stage Camera is designed for stage and show control environments where simplicity and reliability are essential. Features • Clean full-screen camera output • Native NDI compatible streaming over Wi-Fi • Optimized for QLab and production software • No on-screen graphics or overlays • Fast startup and minimal configuration • Stable performance for live environments Perfect For • Theater productions • Touring shows • QLab users • Live event technicians • Broadcast integration • Installations and art environments NDI® is a registered trademark of Vizrt Group. This application is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Vizrt Group or NewTek.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WLED Pro at Free against Simple Stage Cam's $9.99. WLED Pro also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). Simple Stage Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, 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 Pro is free to download; Simple Stage Cam costs $9.99 up front. WLED Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simple Stage Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.
WLED Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WLED Pro has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
WLED Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Stage Cam every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WLED Pro | Simple Stage Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (17 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roma Novakov | Mark Neisser |
Customer experience
WLED Pro
Simple Stage Cam
In-app purchases
WLED Pro
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Annual subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime subscription$19.99
Simple Stage Cam
No in-app purchases
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