Comparison

BanlanX vs Emcod Lighting Group

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

Head to head
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.

About

Emcod Lighting Group

Features
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120V 300W 15V TUYA Based Wi-Fi BLE SMART UL1838 Compatible Transformer Integrated short circuit and overload protection Three Channel Independent Zone Controlled Pathlight, Spotlight, Deck Lights all controlled using single unit. 304 Stainless Steel with Locking Hinged Door to prevent vandalism IOS and OS Scheduling Timer Control Options INDEPENDENT PER CHANNEL SUNSET & SUNRISE (DIGITAL PHOTOCELL) Clock Timer On/Off options Digital Power Meter (APP specific function) Determine System Power Consumption Operating temperature is -20℃ to +40℃"

Screenshots

BanlanX4 screens
Emcod Lighting Group4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BanlanX at every 6 weeks against Emcod Lighting Group's every 10 months. 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

BanlanX ships an update every 6 weeks, Emcod Lighting Group every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BanlanX versus Emcod Lighting Group: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBanlanXEmcod Lighting Group
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (258 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings258 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB214 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShenzhen Sperll Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.Emcod Inc.

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

Emcod Lighting Group

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BanlanX

No in-app purchases

None

Emcod Lighting Group

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BanlanX free?
BanlanX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Emcod Lighting Group free?
Emcod Lighting Group is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BanlanX or Emcod Lighting Group have ads?
Neither BanlanX nor Emcod Lighting Group shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BanlanX or Emcod Lighting Group?
BanlanX ships an update every 6 weeks, and Emcod Lighting Group every 10 months. Most recently, BanlanX was updated on September 26, 2026 and Emcod Lighting Group on September 5, 2026.

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