Comparison

WLED+ vs Luminoid

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

Head to head
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.

About

Luminoid

Control your wearable LED products with a mobile app. Customize colors, effects, and brightness to match your style. Sync lights with music and save favorite looks for any occasion.

Highlights
  • 24 customizable LED effects
  • Color, speed, and brightness adjustment
  • 12 dynamic music sync modes
  • Save favorite effects
  • Sync multiple controllers
  • Personalize wearable LED style
Features
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Introducing Luminoid – the ultimate control hub for all your wearable LED products! Elevate your style and make a statement with vibrant lights that move with you, whether you're out for a night on the town or simply walking your pet. With 24 mesmerizing effects at your fingertips, Luminoid offers infinite possibilities for personalization. Customize colors, create unique palettes, adjust speed and brightness – all with a simple tap on your phone. Your style, your way. But that's not all. Luminoid also boasts 12 dynamic music modes that sync with your favorite tunes. Let the rhythm of the music pulse through your LEDs, turning any gathering into an unforgettable experience. Keep your favorite looks close with our convenient favorites section. Save and access your preferred effects with ease, ensuring you're always ready to shine. And for those extra special moments, sync up multiple controllers to create dazzling displays that synchronize effortlessly across your entire group. Whether you're at a festival, walking your furry friend, or hitting the dance floor, Luminoid ensures you stand out in style. Download Luminoid now and unleash the power of wearable LED lighting. Shine bright, wherever you go.

Screenshots

WLED+4 screens
Luminoid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WLED+ at fortnightly against Luminoid's every 5 months. WLED+ also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1). Luminoid's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luminoid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WLED+ has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WLED+ ships an update fortnightly, Luminoid every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WLED+ versus Luminoid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWLED+Luminoid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixel Heart LLCGlowy Zoey, LLC

Customer experience

WLED+

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

Luminoid

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WLED+

No in-app purchases

None

Luminoid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WLED+ free?
WLED+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luminoid free?
Luminoid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WLED+ or Luminoid?
Luminoid is rated higher. WLED+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Luminoid averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do WLED+ or Luminoid have ads?
Neither WLED+ nor Luminoid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WLED+ or Luminoid?
WLED+ ships an update fortnightly, and Luminoid every 5 months. Most recently, WLED+ was updated on August 13, 2026 and Luminoid on September 9, 2026.

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