ESP32 Control vs 3d WLED Mapper to xLights
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ESP32 Control
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Take full control of your ESP32 LED setups. ESP32 Control is a powerful, intuitive app designed specifically for WS2812B LED strips running on ESP32 over Bluetooth (BLE). Whether you're building ambient lighting, custom installations, or just experimenting — this app gives you precise, real-time control. KEY FEATURES • Real-time LED painting Design your own lighting layouts by controlling each LED individually. • Built-in effects Choose from smooth, dynamic effects like rainbow, fire, aurora, and more. • Custom sequences Create timed animations step-by-step with full control over colour, speed, and brightness. • Save and reuse designs Build your own library of presets and instantly apply them anytime. • Multi-device control Connect and sync multiple ESP32 setups at once. • Simple BLE connection Fast and reliable connection with no complicated setup. • Demo mode Try features on your own setup before unlocking. DESIGNED FOR BUILDERS This app is built for makers, hobbyists, and developers working with: • ESP32 • WS2812B (NeoPixel) LED strips • Custom lighting setups More device support coming soon. --- If you’ve ever felt limited by generic LED apps — this gives you full creative control. Build it your way.
3d WLED Mapper to xLights
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WLED to xLights helps you turn real LED layouts into xLights-ready models without manually measuring positions or building layouts by hand. Connect to WLED, capture your display, generate a mapped model, review the results and export into xLights. Whether you're building holiday lighting displays, props, matrices or custom layouts, WLED to xLights Mapper streamlines the model creation process. Features • Connect directly to WLED devices • Scan and map LED positions using your iPhone • View the model captured in realtime with AR overlay • Preview and review models before export • Edit mapped results when adjustments are needed • Adjust export option (model resolution, and orientation) • Generate xLights-compatible models automatically • Export and continue working in xLights • Reduce manual setup and model creation time Simple workflow 1. Connect - Connect your iPhone to your WLED controller. 2. Scan, Move and Repeat - Perform scans from various angles to generate a model from your LED layout. 3. Export - Export and continue sequencing in xLights. Built for lighting creators Designed for users creating custom displays and lighting layouts who want a faster path from physical LEDs to a usable xLights model. Supports standard iPhone devices. WLED to xLights Mapper is an independent app and is not affiliated with WLED or xLights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3d WLED Mapper to xLights at none against ESP32 Control's 1. ESP32 Control's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). 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. ESP32 Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3d WLED Mapper to xLights asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESP32 Control | 3d WLED Mapper to xLights |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRAVIS KIMANI CHRISTOPHER | SIMON LEONARD BARKER |
In-app purchases
ESP32 Control
- Premium Unlock$4.99
3d WLED Mapper to xLights
No in-app purchases
Questions
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