WLED Max vs MuteCue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
MuteCue
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MuteCue — Never Forget to Unmute Silencing your phone for a meeting, movie, or appointment and forgetting to turn it back on is something everyone does. Missed calls, unread texts, silent alarms — it adds up. MuteCue fixes that. How it works Set up Do Not Disturb Auto Mode once and MuteCue takes care of the rest. Every time you turn on Do Not Disturb, a countdown starts automatically in the background — no app launch, no extra steps. When time is up, you get a reminder to unmute. Miss the first one? MuteCue sends follow-up nudges at 5 and 10 minutes so nothing slips through. Duration is adjustable from 5 minutes to 8 hours. Prefer to set it manually? Open the app, pick your duration, and tap Set Reminder. Done in seconds. Key Features • Do Not Disturb Auto Mode — starts your timer automatically every time Do Not Disturb turns on • Adjustable duration — set your preferred countdown length directly in the app from 5 minutes to 8 hours • Home Screen widget — check your timer or set a quick reminder without opening the app • Follow-up reminders — three notifications spaced 5 minutes apart • Quick-set buttons — 15, 30, and 60 minute one-tap options • Premium durations — unlock 90 min, 2 hr, 3 hr, 4 hr buttons plus a custom sliders for Manual and DND mode up to 8 hours Simple Pricing Free to download and fully functional for events up to one hour. Upgrade once for $2.99 and unlock extended durations up to 8 hours — perfect for flights, concerts, long meetings, or any day you need to stay focused. No subscription. No recurring charges. Yours forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WLED Max at weekly against MuteCue's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. WLED Max sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MuteCue sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
WLED Max ships an update weekly, MuteCue every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WLED Max | MuteCue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MeowScript LLC | David Mrozinski |
In-app purchases
WLED Max
- Premium — Unlimited Devices$9.99
MuteCue
- MuteCue Premium$2.99









