Comparison

WLED+ vs Neondelight

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

Neondelight

Features
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Neondelight — Control Your Custom Neon Sign with Ease Bring your custom neon sign to life with Neondelight, the official companion app for your Neondelight LED sign. Connect instantly, control every glow, and make your light art truly yours. Features - Instant Connection: Easily connect to your Neondelight sign over Wi-Fi. The app automatically detects your device and shows connection status in real time. - Smart Control Panel: Adjust brightness, color, and effects with intuitive controls — from vibrant party hues to soft ambient glows. - Live Preview: See changes instantly on your sign as you adjust settings. - Privacy First: Your connection stays local — no cloud login or account required. The app is ideal for anyone who owns a custom LED neon sign from Neondelight — whether it’s for your home, studio, café, or gallery. Brighten your world — one glow at a time.

Screenshots

WLED+4 screens
Neondelight3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: WLED+ at 4 against Neondelight's 1. WLED+ also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WLED+ versus Neondelight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWLED+Neondelight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixel Heart LLCNeondelight

In-app purchases

None

WLED+

No in-app purchases

None

Neondelight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WLED+ free?
WLED+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neondelight free?
Neondelight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WLED+ or Neondelight have ads?
Neither WLED+ nor Neondelight shows ads.

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