Comparison

WLED+ vs Lemon23

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

Lemon23

Monitor your device status in real time and connect new devices quickly. Control your connected devices remotely and enjoy dynamic lighting effects. Offers fast and efficient customer service for support.

Highlights
  • Real-time device status check
  • Quick new device connection
  • Artistic lighting effects
  • Remote device control
  • Efficient customer service
Features
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1. Check the status of your device in real time 2. Connect new devices in seconds 3. Enjoy the artistry& magic of lighting effects 4. Remotely control your connected devices 5. Fast and efficient customer service

Screenshots

WLED+4 screens
Lemon234 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WLED+ at 88% against Lemon23's 0%. WLED+ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

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

WLED+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of WLED+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Lemon23's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WLED+ ships an update fortnightly, Lemon23 every 14 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WLED+ versus Lemon23: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWLED+Lemon23
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (13 ratings) — better1.6 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1332 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB204 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPixel Heart LLCShenzhen Xigao Technology Co,Ltd.

Customer experience

WLED+

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

Lemon23

All ratings32 ratings
Positive9.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative78.1%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

None

WLED+

No in-app purchases

None

Lemon23

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WLED+ free?
WLED+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lemon23 free?
Lemon23 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WLED+ or Lemon23?
WLED+ is rated higher. WLED+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Lemon23 averages 1.6 from 32 ratings.
Do WLED+ or Lemon23 have ads?
Neither WLED+ nor Lemon23 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WLED+ or Lemon23?
WLED+ ships an update fortnightly, and Lemon23 every 14 months. Most recently, WLED+ was updated on November 4, 2026 and Lemon23 on November 4, 2026.

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