BanlanX vs Hondys
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.
Hondys
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This product is a smart wireless LED tube, using 2.4G WIFI wireless transmission, support wireless ARTNET/DMX signal control, the control distance can reach 60M; Supports manual\PC\APP control, easy to use; 160°beam angle, which can realize various lighting effects such as monochrome, gradient, flowing water, jumping, etc,dynamic; Pre-programmed multiple lighting modes, suitable for various scenarios; powered by rechargeable batteries, support PD3.0 fast charging protocol, the minimum working time of full power is 4 hours, and the minimum working time of power saving mode is 6.5 hours; Hanging rings, light buckles, tripods stand,Three-dimensional connecting rod and other installation methods; Suitable for stage lighting, stage performances, temporary events, auto shows, wedding lighting, outdoor travel, photography, concerts and other places.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hondys at every 11 days against BanlanX's every 6 weeks. 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
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, Hondys every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BanlanX | Hondys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (262 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 262 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Sperll Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd. | 锐敏 林 |
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
Hondys
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BanlanX
No in-app purchases
Hondys
No in-app purchases
