LXGD vs W
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LXGD
Control the color and brightness of lights, and customize various flashing modes. This utility app offers a wide range of lighting effects for your devices.
- Control light color
- Adjust brightness
- Customize flashing modes
- Wide range of lighting effects
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LXGD七彩日行控制器，能控制光的颜色亮度，以及光的各种譬如爆闪模式等。
W
A minimalist controller for WLED firmware, this app offers a sleek design for easy management of smart LED strips. It focuses on fluid interaction and simplicity, making LED control effortless.
- Minimalist design
- Fluid interaction
- WLED firmware compatible
- Smart LED strip management
- Sleek interface
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W-Link is a modern, minimalist controller designed specifically for WLED firmware. We strips away the complexity, offering a sleek design and fluid interaction that makes managing your smart LED strips a breeze.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: W at every 2 months against LXGD's every 4 months. LXGD's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
LXGD ships an update every 4 months, W every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LXGD | W |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 水华 李 | 丽 谭 |
Customer experience
LXGD
W
In-app purchases
LXGD
No in-app purchases
W
No in-app purchases
