ActiveTune vs Protopixel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ActiveTune
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With Helvar ActiveTuneβ’ you can tune the light settings on your desk according to your needs. You can save your favourite lights as well as light settings to access them faster through the app.
Protopixel
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Configure. Change. Control. Protopixel App puts the power to create bold lighting experiences at your fingertips. The app enables you to control every element of your lighting project and seamlessly integrate it with other essential systems, such as sensors or Building Management Systems. Whether youβre working with tunable white or mixing up colors, triggering lighting moods with physical switches, integrating with audiovisual systems, or automating everyday usage, the possibilities are endless! And the best part? No one has to know how easy it is. Use Protopixel App for any kind of lighting project, from everyday environments like offices to unique retail experiences that pack a punch. Whether youβre creating something show stopping for a large corporate space or simply automating turning the lights on and off, Protopixel App has got you covered. The app brings together integrators and end-users with the configuration tools needed to quickly and efficiently deploy lighting. Protopixel app is the configuration co-pilot of the Protopixel platform. It seamlessly integrates with the rest of the Protopixel Software Suite and the Protopixel Brain Experience. This is lighting, simplified.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Protopixel at every 2 months against ActiveTune's every 12 months. ActiveTune's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ActiveTune ships an update every 12 months, Protopixel every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ActiveTune | Protopixel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 16.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Helvar Ltd. | ProtoPixel S.L. |
In-app purchases
ActiveTune
No in-app purchases
Protopixel
No in-app purchases








