Comparison

Babich studio vs WLED Max

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

Head to head
About

Babich studio

Features
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Lighting should adapt to you, not the other way around. That’s why we designed Babich studio Lamp Control app - an intuitive app that gives you effortless control over your lighting, right from your phone. No extra hubs, no complicated setups—just connect your lamp via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and enjoy a smarter lighting experience. What You Can Do: • Quick & Easy Setup – Connect your lamp in seconds. • Full Control – Turn on/off, dim, schedule light time. • Personalization – Rename your lamp and organize your setup your way. • Smart Home Integration – Works with Home Assistant for seamless automation. • Always Evolving – Receive firmware updates with new features over the air. Designed for Effortless Living. Your lighting should enhance your daily routine—not complicate it. With Babich studio Lamp Control, you can create the perfect ambiance with a tap. Need Help? We’re here for you! Get in touch at Babich.studio@gmail.com or join our support chat https://t.me/babich_studio Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

WLED Max

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
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The best way to control your WLED lights. Built for iPhone and iPad from the ground up. Whether you just plugged in your first LED strip or you're running 20 devices across the house, WLED Max gives you fast, reliable, beautiful control. Free with all features for up to 2 devices. Unlock unlimited devices for $9.99. One-time purchase, no subscription. EFFORTLESS SETUP Open the app and your WLED devices appear automatically. Just tap to add them. Got a brand new device still in setup mode? A step-by-step wizard walks you through connecting it to your WiFi. No computer required. You can also add devices by IP address if they're on a different network. FULL CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Adjust brightness with a slider or tap 25/50/75/100% quick-set buttons. Pick colors from a full color wheel, choose from quick-access swatches, or dial in a warm-to-cool white temperature. Set up to 6 favorite effects for one-tap access. Everything responds instantly. 180+ EFFECTS WITH LIVE PREVIEWS Every WLED effect renders a live animated preview right in the grid. See exactly what each one looks like before you apply. Search, filter by category (solid, rainbow, fire, 2D, audio-reactive), and tune speed, intensity, custom parameters, and palette in real time. Pair any effect with any color palette. SEGMENTS STUDIO A visual zone editor with drag-to-resize and full 2D matrix support. Split a single LED strip into independent zones and give each one its own effect, colors, brightness, speed, and direction. Light your desk, shelf, and ceiling from one controller with completely different looks. The visual editor shows you exactly what you're building. FULL WLED CONFIG IN-APP Every native WLED setting is available right in the app: WiFi, LED layout, sync interfaces, schedules, macros, user mods, security, and updates. No more opening device IPs in your browser. DEVICE GROUPS Organize lights into groups like Living Room, Bedroom, or Gaming Setup with custom icons. Turn an entire group on or off with one tap. Devices can belong to multiple groups. PRESETS & CLOUD SYNC Save any lighting setup as a preset and reapply it instantly. Build playlists that cycle through your favorites. With iCloud sync, your presets follow you across all your Apple devices. Save on your iPhone, apply from your iPad. OTA FIRMWARE UPDATES Update your WLED firmware right from the app. WLED Max detects your device's chip type, downloads the correct file, and handles the install. Release notes included so you know what's new. WIDGETS & SIRI Add a power toggle to your Lock Screen and full power and brightness controls to your Home Screen. Use Siri to turn lights on, set colors, apply presets, trigger effects, or control groups. Completely hands-free. DESIGNED FOR YOUR SETUP Dark interface that looks great next to your LEDs. Clean card-based layout. Five tabs: Devices, Control, Effects, Presets, and Settings. Everything is exactly where you expect it. Download WLED Max and see what your lights can really do.

Screenshots

Babich studio4 screens
WLED Max4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Babich studio at none against WLED Max's 1. Babich studio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. WLED Max sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Babich studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Babich studio versus WLED Max: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBabich studioWLED Max
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoma NovakovMeowScript LLC

In-app purchases

None

Babich studio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WLED Max

One-time1
  • Premium — Unlimited Devices$9.99

Questions

Is Babich studio free?
Babich studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WLED Max free?
WLED Max is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Babich studio or WLED Max have ads?
Neither Babich studio nor WLED Max shows ads.

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