Comparison

XK TITAN vs Alpena Auto

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XK TITAN

Features
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XK TITAN app+controller is an innovative system that completely upgrades the functions and experience of your existing offroad or emergency LED lighting with the following unique features: - 10 patterns including strobe, breath, burst, etc. - 3 zone independent control. - Build multiple presets for various purposes via app, such as off-road mode, emergency mode, on-road mode. - Save multiple favorites to controller and access via switch. - Sensor mode to automatically trigger designated lights for special needs such as reverse or courtesy lights. - Sync light with the music in your phone or the microphone. - Remember where you parked your vehicle. - Universal for all 12V single color LEDs. REQUIREMENTS: XK TITAN controller or light system is required for using this app. DEVICE COMPATIBILITY: - iPhone: iPhone 5 and up. - iPad†: iPad 3rd gen and up, iPad mini and up, iPad Pro and up. - iPod touch†: iPod touch 5th gen and up †: "Find my vehicle" feature works better with devices equipped with GPS. DISCLAIMER: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. To provide best user experience, "find my vehicle" feature only activates the GPS in the background for about 10 seconds when the phone is disconnected from the controller. The power consumption is similar to opening the Maps App briefly to find your current location. You can also turn off this feature at any time.

About

Alpena Auto

This app allows you to control Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Adjust power, dimming, and colors for RGB devices, and set up custom presets. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.

Highlights
  • Control power
  • Adjust dimming levels
  • Select RGB colors
  • Program preset options
  • Bluetooth 4.0+ connectivity
Features
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The Alpena® Command Center application is a specialized application designed to operate Alpena® automotive LED lighting products. Control power, dimming levels, colour selection on RGB devices and program easy to use preset options. Requires Bluetooth 4.0 and up for communication.

Screenshots

XK TITAN4 screens
Alpena Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: XK TITAN at 8.0 against Alpena Auto's 12.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
XK TITAN versus Alpena Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXK TITANAlpena Auto
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.7 (133 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—133 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXKGLOW LLCMarklyn Group Inc

Bugs and requests

XK TITAN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Alpena Auto

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App won't connect to found devices after scanning
  • Clicking on found devices produces no response
  • Lights show as connected but cannot be controlled
  • Color selection limited to white after updates
  • App freezes when switching between multiple light sets
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  • Bluetooth signal drops to 1 bar and disconnects automatically
  • Lights turn off in wet conditions despite showing connected status
  • App won't turn off lights (power glitch)
  • Lights flicker when engine is idling
  • App crashes when music is playing in background
  • Update 2.1 prevents clicking on lights in app
  • App stuck on v1 and won't update to v2
  • Incompatibility with iOS 16 and iOS 17
  • Lights flash white and disappear from app after selecting twinkle mode
  • Module stops sending Bluetooth signal after short period
  • Color wheel colors appear dull or don't work as advertised

Requested features

8 requests
  • Custom scene/pattern creation in app
  • Music synchronization with lights
  • Better app navigation and menu structure
  • Strobe light functionality
  • Ability to control multiple light sets without switching
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  • Improved documentation and user manual in app
  • Compatibility information for different products
  • Auto-off timer to prevent battery drain

In-app purchases

None

XK TITAN

No in-app purchases

None

Alpena Auto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XK TITAN free?
XK TITAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alpena Auto free?
Alpena Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XK TITAN or Alpena Auto have ads?
Neither XK TITAN nor Alpena Auto shows ads.

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