Comparison

W vs Modern WLED

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Modern minimalist controller
  • Intuitive interface
  • Manages WLED firmware
  • Sleek design
  • Fluid interaction
Features
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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.

About

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

Screenshots

W4 screens
Modern WLED4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

W ships an update monthly, Modern WLED every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
W versus Modern WLED: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWModern WLED
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer丽 谭Anshit Bansal

In-app purchases

None

W

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Modern WLED

Subscriptions1
  • WLED Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • WLED Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is W free?
W is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Modern WLED free?
Modern WLED is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do W or Modern WLED have ads?
Neither W nor Modern WLED shows ads.
Which is updated more often, W or Modern WLED?
W ships an update monthly, and Modern WLED every 2 months. Most recently, W was updated on October 11, 2026 and Modern WLED on October 19, 2026.

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