Comparison

Streamyfin vs Pipplee WLED 2D

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

Head to head
About

Streamyfin

Access and stream your entire media library from a Jellyfin server. Download content for offline viewing, cast to your television, and enjoy a seamless entertainment experience.

Highlights
  • Stream movies and TV shows
  • Connect to Jellyfin instance
  • Download media for offline viewing
  • Cast to TV
  • Manage media library
Features
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Stream movies and TV-Shows from your Jellyfin instance. Download media to watch on the go, cast to your TV, and much more!

About

Pipplee WLED 2D

Control and animate WLED-powered LED matrices without coding. Apply dynamic effects, display text and GIFs, and create custom playlists. Supports all rectangular matrix sizes with live previews and fine brightness control.

Highlights
  • Dynamic animations and effects
  • Live pixel editor
  • Animated text display
  • Image and GIF playback
  • Favorites and playlists
  • Clock mode
  • Smart layout support
Features
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Transform Any LED Matrix with Pipplee – Creative Control in Your Hands Pipplee is your ultimate companion to control and animate WLED-powered LED matrices with ease—no coding, no configuration headaches. This is for any sizes as long as WLED supports it, Pipplee adapts to your matrix layout and brings it to life. Try it free with limited usage. Unlock full features with a yearly subscription. Key Features: Dynamic Animations & Effects Instantly apply eye-catching visuals to your matrix—ambient, artistic, or playful. Live Pixel Editor Draw and edit pixel art in real-time with instant preview on your LEDs. Animated Text Display Type messages and see them scroll with different color and size options. Image and GIF Upload & Playback Upload Image and GIFs and watch them animate beautifully on your LED grid. Favorites & Playlists Save your go-to effects and build playlists for hands-free animation sequences. Clock Mode Transform your matrix into a live, customizable digital clock. Fine Brightness Control Set the perfect brightness for any environment or mood. Built-In WLED Interface No need to leave the app—access WLED controls and settings directly. Smart Layout Support Whether it’s 16x16, 24x16, 32x8, or any custom layout— Pipplee supports all rectangular sizes. Helpful Documentation & Setup Guides Step-by-step instructions make getting started simple—even if you're new to WLED or LEDs. Modern, Intuitive UI Clean design built for makers, artists, and enthusiasts who want results fast. Subscription Info: The app is free to try with limited sessions. Unlock full, unrestricted access—including all current features—with a yearly subscription. Perfect for regular users, creators, and LED hobbyists. Why Pipplee? Works with any matrix layout or size (not just square) Live previews and real-time interaction Supports text, GIFs, images, playlists and more One app to control everything—no switching required Trusted by DIYers, creators, and LED lovers worldwide Download Now & Light It Up From displaying pixel art and time to animating text or syncing moods, Pipplee transforms your LED matrix into a creative playground. Start free, subscribe when you're ready—and enjoy the full power of light and motion!

Screenshots

Streamyfin3 screens
Pipplee WLED 2D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Streamyfin at none against Pipplee WLED 2D's 6. Streamyfin also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 40%) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). Pipplee WLED 2D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pipplee WLED 2D sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Streamyfin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Streamyfin holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Streamyfin has 125 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Streamyfin's written reviews are positive against 40% of Pipplee WLED 2D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streamyfin ships an update every 2 weeks, Pipplee WLED 2D every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Streamyfin versus Pipplee WLED 2D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamyfinPipplee WLED 2D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (125 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings125 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB13 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFredrik BurmesterBipul Jain

Customer experience

Streamyfin

All ratings110 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.2%

Pipplee WLED 2D

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Streamyfin

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Unable to connect to server
  • Playback URI errors
  • Subtitles not working with downloads
  • Crashes when switching between videos
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  • Downloading issues and lost downloads

Requested features

8 requests
  • Playback speed controls
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Apple TV and Mac support
  • OpenSubtitles integration
  • Ability to delete media
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  • Folder structure support in libraries
  • Customizable UI colors
  • Improved media metadata display

Pipplee WLED 2D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Streamyfin

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Pipplee WLED 2D

One-time5
  • Yearly License per WLED device2 variants$2.99
  • Lifetime Access$3.99
  • Yearly License per WLED device$4.99
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  • Lifetime Access for Device$9.99
  • Lifetime Access for Device$14.99

Questions

Is Streamyfin free?
Streamyfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pipplee WLED 2D free?
Pipplee WLED 2D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Streamyfin or Pipplee WLED 2D?
Streamyfin is rated higher. Streamyfin averages 4.2 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Pipplee WLED 2D averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Streamyfin or Pipplee WLED 2D have ads?
Neither Streamyfin nor Pipplee WLED 2D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streamyfin or Pipplee WLED 2D?
Streamyfin ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pipplee WLED 2D every 2 days. Most recently, Streamyfin was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pipplee WLED 2D on September 19, 2026.

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