WLED+ vs MiBoxer NFC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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+.
- 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.
MiBoxer NFC
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MiBoxer NFC is an application for NFC smart programming, enabling one-click switching of digital control reading and writing, overcoming the drawbacks of traditional DIP switch settings, such as limitations, time consumption, and high labor cost; it offers higher compatibility and finer precision. Quick and batch parameter setting significantly reduce the time and cost for engineering installation and debugging time Easy programming with your mobile phone. Supports parameter configuration and saving for DMX and DALI products (with NFC functionality), supporting both reading and writing. Bring your phone close to the NFC device to read parameters, set parameters or templates according to your needs, and save them easily.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: WLED+ at 4 against MiBoxer NFC's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | WLED+ | MiBoxer NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pixel Heart LLC | Shenzhen Xincaiyi Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
WLED+
No in-app purchases
MiBoxer NFC
No in-app purchases









