WLED Pro vs Modern WLED
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/
Modern WLED
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Modern WLED is a simple, modern controller for WLED-compatible LED lights. Connect to WLED devices on your local Wi-Fi network, control power, brightness, solid colors, segments, and saved presets from one clean iPhone app. You can also create new lighting looks with AI-assisted design tools, then save your favorite generated designs for quick reuse. Features: - Discover WLED-compatible devices on your local network - Control power, brightness, and solid color - Create and manage segmented LED designs - Generate lighting ideas with On-Device AI Design and OpenAI Design - Save up to 3 favorite generated designs - Rename and apply saved presets quickly - Use Demo Light to explore the app without physical WLED hardware - Store your OpenAI API key securely in Keychain Modern WLED is designed for people who want a faster, cleaner way to control WLED lights and experiment with custom LED looks. A WLED-compatible ESP32 or ESP8266 device running WLED on the same Wi-Fi network is required for real light control. Pro features are optional and unlock On-Device AI Design and OpenAI Design. OpenAI Design requires the user to provide their own OpenAI API key. Privacy Notice: https://anshitbansal21.github.io/smartdesign-app-website/privacy.html Support Page: https://anshitbansal21.github.io/smartdesign-app-website/support.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WLED Pro at 16.6 against Modern WLED's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Modern WLED sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WLED Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Modern WLED every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WLED Pro | Modern WLED |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roma Novakov | Anshit Bansal |
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
Modern WLED
- WLED Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- WLED Pro Lifetime$14.99









