# WLED+ vs WLED Max

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WLED+ at none against WLED Max's 1. WLED+ also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). WLED Max's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WLED Max sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WLED+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WLED+ against 4.7 for WLED Max. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively.

WLED+ ships an update fortnightly, WLED Max weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WLED+ | WLED Max |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-plus/id6474789652/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-max/id6758780253/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Heart LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722531945) | [MeowScript LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858977013) |

## What reviewers say

### WLED+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-plus/id6474789652)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### WLED Max

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-max/id6758780253)

Effortlessly control your WLED lights with a user-friendly interface. Manage multiple devices, customize effects, and update firmware directly from your iPhone or iPad. Offers advanced features like segment editing and device grouping.

**Highlights:** Effortless device setup and discovery, Full color and brightness control, 180+ effects with live animated previews, Visual segment editor for zone control, In-app WLED configuration, Device grouping and iCloud sync, OTA firmware updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium — Unlimited Devices | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WLED+ free?

WLED+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WLED Max free?

WLED Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WLED+ or WLED Max?

WLED Max is rated higher. WLED+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while WLED Max averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do WLED+ or WLED Max have ads?

Neither WLED+ nor WLED Max shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WLED+ or WLED Max?

WLED+ ships an update fortnightly, and WLED Max weekly. Most recently, WLED+ was updated on September 19, 2026 and WLED Max on September 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*