W vs Modern WLED
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
W
Control your smart LED strips with a minimalist and intuitive interface. This app simplifies managing WLED firmware, offering a sleek design for fluid interaction.
- Modern minimalist controller
- Intuitive interface
- Manages WLED firmware
- Sleek design
- Fluid interaction
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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.
Modern WLED
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Modern WLED is a simple, modern controller for WLED-compatible LED lights. Connect to WLED devices on your local Wi-Fi network, control power, brightness, solid colors, segments, and saved presets from one clean iPhone app. You can also create new lighting looks with AI-assisted design tools, then save your favorite generated designs for quick reuse. Features: - Discover WLED-compatible devices on your local network - Control power, brightness, and solid color - Create and manage segmented LED designs - Generate lighting ideas with On-Device AI Design and OpenAI Design - Save up to 3 favorite generated designs - Rename and apply saved presets quickly - Use Demo Light to explore the app without physical WLED hardware - Store your OpenAI API key securely in Keychain Modern WLED is designed for people who want a faster, cleaner way to control WLED lights and experiment with custom LED looks. A WLED-compatible ESP32 or ESP8266 device running WLED on the same Wi-Fi network is required for real light control. Pro features are optional and unlock On-Device AI Design and OpenAI Design. OpenAI Design requires the user to provide their own OpenAI API key. Privacy Notice: https://anshitbansal21.github.io/smartdesign-app-website/privacy.html Support Page: https://anshitbansal21.github.io/smartdesign-app-website/support.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: W at none against Modern WLED's 2. W also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Modern WLED sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. W asks for nothing beyond the download.
W ships an update monthly, Modern WLED every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | W | Modern WLED |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 丽 谭 | Anshit Bansal |
In-app purchases
W
No in-app purchases
Modern WLED
- WLED Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- WLED Pro Lifetime$14.99








