PXE vs BanlanX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PXE
This application provides wireless Bluetooth control for specific car audio DSP amplifiers. It allows users to fine-tune audio settings for superior sound processing. Compatible with select PXE models.
- Wireless Bluetooth connectivity
- DSP amplifier control
- Audio tuning software
- Supports PXE-0850P, PXE-0849P, PXE-0850S
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The Alpine Electronics mobile phone PXE-DSP APP connects with PXE-0850s, PXE-0849P and PXE-0850P by utilizing a wireless Bluetooth interface for superior DSP control. PXE-DSP APP是一款针对汽车DSP功放的音效处理器无线蓝牙控制的手机调音软件，支持的DSP功放音效处理器型号有：PXE-0850P PXE-0849P PXE-0850S。
BanlanX
Control a series of LED controllers with a wide range of features. Enhance your LED products with more lighting effects and unlock new creative possibilities.
- Control series of LED controllers
- Enhanced user experience
- More lighting effects
- Unlock new possibilities
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BanlanX is an App designed for a series of LED controllers, with a wide range of features to provide user a better experience for LED products, more lighting effects, and more possibilities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PXE at 3.7 against BanlanX's 2.5. PXE also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 26%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). BanlanX's advantage is ratings volume (262 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PXE holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BanlanX has 262 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PXE's written reviews are positive against 26% of BanlanX's.
PXE ships an update every 4 weeks, BanlanX every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PXE | BanlanX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | 2.5 (262 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 25.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 262 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALPS ALPINE (CHINA) CO., LTD. | Shenzhen Sperll Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
PXE
BanlanX
Bugs and requests
PXE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BanlanX
Reported bugs
16 issues- Power button dims the light instead of shutting off
- White turns more purple
- Timer function will not work
- Settings are removed when power is removed
- App freezes and crashes or doesn't save last known info
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- App won't connect to controller
- App doesn't detect SP107E controller
- App doesn't detect SP611E controller on MacOS
- App loses the schedule that was set
- App can't connect when not in close proximity to the device
- App says connected when lamp is unplugged
- App bypasses the remote and makes it impossible to use
- App no longer recognizes lights after software update
- App won't load past the start screen after name change
- App takes out features like color customization in latest update
- App doesn't allow custom colors despite advertising it
Requested features
13 requests- Add Bluetooth music playback capability
- Add more color schemes like specific holiday schemes
- Add ability to save DIY color combos
- Add music mode feature that moves with the music
- Add ability to choose colors in chasing modes
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- Add more customization options like custom light patterns, background lights with overlay, custom colors for each setting
- Add ability to integrate with Alexa for voice control
- Add ability to set number of lights in section
- Add ability to make white a warmer tone without making it look pink
- Add ability to save a specific DIY setup for a specific holiday
- Add preset holiday or seasonal themes
- Add ability to control multiple controllers as one
- Add ability to edit playlists more easily
In-app purchases
PXE
No in-app purchases
BanlanX
No in-app purchases
