Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

ESP32 Control

Features
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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.

About

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.

Screenshots

ESP32 Control4 screens
3d WLED Mapper to xLights4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ESP32 Control versus 3d WLED Mapper to xLights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESP32 Control3d WLED Mapper to xLights
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTRAVIS KIMANI CHRISTOPHERSIMON LEONARD BARKER

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ESP32 Control

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$4.99
None

3d WLED Mapper to xLights

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESP32 Control free?
ESP32 Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3d WLED Mapper to xLights free?
3d WLED Mapper to xLights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ESP32 Control or 3d WLED Mapper to xLights have ads?
Neither ESP32 Control nor 3d WLED Mapper to xLights shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESP32 Control or 3d WLED Mapper to xLights?
ESP32 Control ships an update every 4 days, and 3d WLED Mapper to xLights every 4 days. Most recently, ESP32 Control was updated on September 11, 2026 and 3d WLED Mapper to xLights on September 14, 2026.

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