Lights2 vs WLED Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lights2
Customize your WS2811 light strings with this Bluetooth controller. Personalize your lighting for any holiday or event, creating unique visual displays.
- Bluetooth control
- WS2811 light string compatibility
- Holiday and occasion customization
- Personalized lighting displays
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Control your bluetooth enabled WS2811 light strings. Connect a generic WS2811 string of lights to Erik's controller box and customize for any holiday or occasion.
WLED Pro
Control smart LED devices powered by WLED firmware with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy vibrant effects, custom schedules, and direct firmware updates. Perfect for home, car, or custom lighting setups.
- Intuitive WLED device control
- Dozens of vibrant effects and color palettes
- Customizable lighting schedules
- Home screen widgets for quick access
- Direct WLED firmware updates
- Support for home, car, and custom setups
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WLED Pro is the ultimate app for controlling your smart LED lamps, strips, and devices powered by WLED firmware. With a clean, modern, and intuitive interface, WLED Pro offers a smoother and more user-friendly experience than the original app. Easily connect and manage all your WLED devices in one place. Choose from dozens of vibrant effects and color palettes, or schedule your lights to turn on/off at specific times, sunrise, or sunset. Use home screen widgets for instant access and quick control without opening the app. One of the standout features is the ability to download and upload the latest WLED firmware directly to your device in under a minute — no computer required. Whether you’re lighting your home, car, or any custom setup, WLED Pro puts powerful tools at your fingertips. Fast, reliable, and designed for both casual users and advanced setups, WLED Pro is your go-to solution for WLED lighting control. Bring your lighting to life today. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lights2 at 75% against WLED Pro's 9%. Lights2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). WLED Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). 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 Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lights2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lights2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Lights2's written reviews are positive against 9% of WLED Pro's.
Lights2 ships an update every 3 months, WLED Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lights2 | WLED Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better | 4.2 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Torres | Roma Novakov |
Customer experience
Lights2
WLED Pro
In-app purchases
Lights2
No in-app purchases
WLED Pro
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Weekly subscription$1.997 Days
- Annual subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime subscription$19.99
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