Comparison

WiFi vs BanlanX

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

Head to head

★ 2.5262 ratingsView app →

About

WiFi

Features

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WiFi-RDM01 as a DMX512/RDM master control tool not only can browse and set related parameters(editing address and dimming test)on the DMX512/RDM protocol devices, but also can use APP for remotely flashing firmware which convenience for customers gain the most functional and newest firmware version.

About

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.

Highlights

Control series of LED controllers
Enhanced user experience
More lighting effects
Unlock new possibilities

Features

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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.

Screenshots

WiFi4 screens

BanlanX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BanlanX at every 6 weeks against WiFi's every 5 months. WiFi's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi ships an update every 5 months, BanlanX every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

WiFi versus BanlanX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	WiFi	BanlanX
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	2.5 (262 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	25.7% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	262 — better
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 6 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	26 MB	160 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Zhuhai Ltech Technology Co., Ltd.	Shenzhen Sperll Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

WiFi

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