WLED Max vs Peaks Lighting
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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WLED Max controls WLED lights from your iPhone and iPad: LED strips, holiday lights on the roofline and 2D pixel matrices. It needs a WLED controller (an ESP32 or ESP8266 running WLED) and does not work with Bluetooth or IR remote light strips. New in 1.1.4: Pattern Maker. Build bulb patterns like 2 red, 1 white or start from Classic Christmas, Candy Cane or Diwali Diyas, add motion and watch it on your lights as you go. Every feature is free for one light. A one-time purchase adds unlimited lights. No account, no ads, no subscription. EASY 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 Wi-Fi. 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: Wi-Fi, 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, edit them any time and turn on Shuffle if you like. With iCloud sync, your lights, groups and presets follow you across your iPhone and iPad. OTA FIRMWARE UPDATES Update your WLED firmware right from the app. WLED Max picks the right file for your board and handles the install. Release notes included so you know what's new. WIDGETS & SIRI Add a power toggle to your Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets with power, brightness, colors, effects and presets. Use Siri to turn lights on, set colors, apply presets, trigger effects, or control groups, all hands-free. HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT Questions or ideas? Tap Contact Us in Settings. Replies arrive as a notification right in the app. 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. ABOUT WLED WLED is free, open-source firmware built by a community of volunteers. WLED Max is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the official WLED project. Download WLED Max and see what your lights can really do.
Peaks Lighting
Control your permanent outdoor lighting system from your phone. Easily set colors, create dynamic effects, and schedule your lights for any occasion, from everyday elegance to holiday celebrations. Your lights stay connected and functional even without internet access.
- Full color wheel control
- Dynamic lighting effects
- Zone-based lighting customization
- Save and apply favorite scenes
- Pre-made scene library
- Automated scheduling
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Your home, lit your way — every night of the year. Peaks Lighting puts complete control of your permanent outdoor lighting right in your pocket. Set the perfect white for everyday curb appeal, pull up team colors for game night, or light up the whole roofline for the holidays — all in a few taps, no ladders, no taking anything down. Because your lights are permanently installed, they're always ready. And because the app talks to your system right over your home Wi-Fi, your lights keep working even if the internet goes down. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Pick any color with a full color wheel, or choose from quick-tap palettes - Run dynamic effects — twinkle, chase, fade, fire, comet, and more - Control your whole home or set different looks by zone - Save your favorites and apply them instantly A LOOK FOR EVERY OCCASION Start with a built-in library of ready-made scenes: - Holidays — Christmas, Halloween, July 4th, and more - Sports — team colors for the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL - Security — bold, attention-getting scenes for peace of mind - Exterior — warm and cool whites and accent washes for everyday elegance SET IT AND FORGET IT Schedule your lights to turn on at dusk and off at bedtime, so your home always looks its best — automatically. Peaks Lighting works with a professionally installed Peaks Lighting system.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Peaks Lighting at none against WLED Max's 1. Peaks Lighting also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). WLED Max's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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. WLED Max sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Peaks Lighting asks for nothing beyond the download.
Peaks Lighting holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.
WLED Max ships an update every 5 days, Peaks Lighting monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WLED Max | Peaks Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MeowScript LLC | Peaks Lighting, LLC |
Customer experience
WLED Max
Peaks Lighting
In-app purchases
WLED Max
- Premium — Unlimited Devices$9.99
Peaks Lighting
No in-app purchases









