AX vs MEMPHIS LED
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AX
Enhance your car's audio system with this digital signal processor. It offers an all-in-one solution for various audio setups, allowing for improved sound quality and subwoofer integration while preserving factory features. Control settings easily via a smartphone app.
- Digital Signal Processor
- Subwoofer integration
- Preserves OE features
- Bluetooth smartphone control
- Vehicle-specific T-Harnesses (sold separately)
- All-in-one solution
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Axxess, a leader in vehicle interfacing, has once again set the industry standard by developing a cost effective option for customers desiring to improve vehicle sound quality with a Digital Signal Processor. The AX-DSP-XL presents an all-in-one solution for a variety of car audio system setups, from fixed level output (digital) to analog OE systems, and even adding a subwoofer to an OE system. Our before the amp solution is designed to allow the installers the option to remove the factory amplifier or to add a subwoofer all while maintaining the OE features and controls of the radio. Whether you have a Digital or Analog factory amplifier system, the AX-DSP-XL has you covered. Unlike other digital signal processors on the market, the AX-DSP-XL includes a built-in Axxess Interface. More reasons installers will love the new Axxess DSP is for its quick and simple installation behind the factory radio, due to its small footprint. Features and settings are easily controlled via Bluetooth from our free Smartphone application. To further cut down on install time, Axxess has engineered vehicle specific T-Harnesses (sold separately), that make installation even faster and easier, with no need to cut any wires. The Axxess Digital Signal Processor provides a smart and cost efficient way to provide improved sound quality that customers want when upgrading their vehicle sound systems.
MEMPHIS LED
Control your RGB LED lighting for an enhanced visual experience. Synchronize lights with music, set timers, and create custom color scenarios. Adjust lighting through ambient sound or by shaking your device, with remote operation up to 50 feet.
- Music synchronization
- Customizable color scenarios
- Timer functions
- Ambient sound color change
- Shake to change color
- Remote operation up to 50 feet
- Control up to 5 devices
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Memphis Aura RGB LED controller App allows you to take full control of your RGB LED lighting for the ultimate lighting experience. Make your audio system visually stunning with Memphis AURA RGB LED controller. Functions include: • Lights can remain fixed to a pre-programed color selection • Lights can change color and adjust to the rhythm of your music • Timers allow you to switch lights on and off at specified times • Allows for pre-programed scenario modes with multiple pre-selected colors schemes • Change color of lighting simply by shaking your mobile device • Microphone mode allows the color of light to be changed by ambient sound • Remote operation extends up to 50 feet • Controls up to 5 devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MEMPHIS LED at 3.7 against AX's 2.2. AX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MEMPHIS LED holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.
AX ships an update every 2 months, MEMPHIS LED every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AX | MEMPHIS LED |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (5 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Metra Electronics Corp. | AFCO INC |
Customer experience
AX
MEMPHIS LED
In-app purchases
AX
No in-app purchases
MEMPHIS LED
No in-app purchases
