# Hyperion Remote vs WLED+

The clearest difference is rating: WLED+ at 4.6 against Hyperion Remote's 3.6. WLED+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (88% vs 59%). Hyperion Remote's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hyperion Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. WLED+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

WLED+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyperion Remote has 81 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Hyperion Remote's written reviews are positive against 88% of WLED+'s.

Hyperion Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, WLED+ fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hyperion Remote | WLED+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperion-remote/id943635503/reviews) | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-plus/id6474789652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Ganske](https://appshunter.io/developer/434907508) | [Pixel Heart LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722531945) |

## What reviewers say

### Hyperion Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperion-remote/id943635503)

Control your smart lights connected to a Hyperion server directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Easily set colors, apply beautiful light effects, and even use images to illuminate your room. Offers quick access via widgets and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Intuitive color wheel for setting colors, Control pre-installed and custom light effects, Today widget and Apple Watch app for quick access, Use images to color your lights, Automatic Hyperion server detection, Save favorite colors and effects

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Mode (1 Month) | $0.49 | per month |
| Premium Mode (1 Year) | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Mode (1 Year) | $4.99 | per year |
| Pro Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Comfty Mode | $3.99 | one-time |


### WLED+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wled-plus/id6474789652)

Manage and control WLED devices with an enhanced interface and features. Organize devices, preview effects, and automate preset saving. Optimized for various screen sizes and compatible with WLED v0.13.3+.

**Highlights:** Improved user interface, Effect previews, Device grouping, Layout support for segment configurations, Automatic segment gap finding, Playlist saving for presets, Random preset cycling

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hyperion Remote free?

Hyperion Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WLED+ free?

WLED+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hyperion Remote or WLED+?

WLED+ is rated higher. Hyperion Remote averages 3.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while WLED+ averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.

### Do Hyperion Remote or WLED+ have ads?

Neither Hyperion Remote nor WLED+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hyperion Remote or WLED+?

Hyperion Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, and WLED+ fortnightly. Most recently, Hyperion Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and WLED+ on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*