OPEN vs BanlanX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OPEN
Control smart home and commercial lighting, security, and office devices with this multi-functional app. It supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth mesh devices, offering features like dimming, color temperature adjustment, and scene control.
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth mesh device control
- LAN and remote control
- Dimming, color temperature, RGB, RGBW, RGBCCT control
- Timing and DIY modes
- Group and scene control
- Music and microphone synchronization
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APP introduces: 1. OPEN-LIT is a multi -functional APP control software applied to intelligent home lighting , commercial lighting , intelligent security , smart office etc; It compatible with WIFI and Bluetooth mesh devices; 2. It’s a easy control APP, users install this APP to iOS mobile device first, then via the WIFI function in the mobile device to LAN control or remote control the device, also can via the Bluetooth function in the mobile device to linkage control multiple Bluetooth Mesh devices. 3. This APP can control WIFI gateway, WIFI and Bluetooth lighting devices, curtain, socket, security cameras etc . APP features of lamp device: 1. It can control WIFI devices and Bluetooth Mesh devices; 2. It’s a family of products that work together; 3. It can control Dimming, Color temperature, RGB, RGBW, RGBCCT 5 kinds of devices; 4. Main functions: Timing and DIY mode and Group control and Scene control and Music and Microphone; 5. WIFI device: LAN control or remote control are available. Bluetooth mesh device: Auto transmitting function Linkage control system; 6. 16 million colors and special saturation control interface.
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: BanlanX at 2.5 against OPEN's 2.0. BanlanX also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 9%) and ratings volume (258 vs 14). OPEN's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 14.0). 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.
BanlanX holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BanlanX has 258 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of OPEN's written reviews are positive against 26% of BanlanX's.
OPEN ships an update every 2 months, BanlanX every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OPEN | BanlanX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (14 ratings) | 2.5 (258 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 25.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 258 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OPEN·LIT | Shenzhen Sperll Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
OPEN
BanlanX
Bugs and requests
OPEN
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
OPEN
No in-app purchases
BanlanX
No in-app purchases
