BanlanX vs DMXelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
DMXelf
This app, paired with portable hardware, allows for easy detection, analysis, and control of DMX512 input/output devices like lighting fixtures and consoles. It provides a solution for testing DMX lighting equipment without needing complex control consoles.
- DMX512 device detection
- Analyze DMX devices
- Control DMX devices
- Portable hardware integration
- Test lighting fixtures
- Eliminate complex consoles
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DMXelf （领焰小精灵） 智能检测工具可以轻松检测、分析、控制任何DMX512输入输出设备，包括灯具和灯控台等，全套设备由一个便携硬件和App组成。 DMXelf解决了用户所面临的：在不使用复杂的灯光控制台的情况下打开和测试DMX照明设备的问题。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BanlanX at 26% against DMXelf's 0%. DMXelf's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 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 ships an update every 6 weeks, DMXelf monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BanlanX | DMXelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (258 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 258 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Sperll Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd. | 江苏领焰智能科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
BanlanX
DMXelf
Bugs and 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
DMXelf
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BanlanX
No in-app purchases
DMXelf
No in-app purchases
