Comparison

BanlanX vs Ameistor

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

Head to head

BanlanX

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 2.5258 ratingsView app →

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

Ameistor

Features

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Ameistor: Master your smart stair and ambient lighting. • IR Sensor Control: Lights activate automatically upon detection, perfect for safety & convenience. • Professional Settings: Fine-tune colors, brightness, effects, and sensitivity to your exact preference. • Smart Scheduling: Set precise timers and daily automations for effortless management. • 16M+ Colors : Unlock endless colors and dynamic light. Ideal For: Automating stairways for safety, creating dynamic room atmospheres, and setting the perfect mood for any occasion. Connect easily via BLE and customize every detail.

Screenshots

BanlanX4 screens

Ameistor4 screens

Verdict

The call

BanlanX and Ameistor are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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, Ameistor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences

BanlanX versus Ameistor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	BanlanX	Ameistor
Price	Free	Free
Rating	2.5 (258 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	25.7% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	258 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	14.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	160 MB	21 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shenzhen Sperll Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.	茂林李

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

Ameistor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BanlanX

No in-app purchases

None

Ameistor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BanlanX free?

BanlanX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Ameistor free?

Ameistor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do BanlanX or Ameistor have ads?

Neither BanlanX nor Ameistor shows ads.

Which is updated more often, BanlanX or Ameistor?

BanlanX ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ameistor monthly. Most recently, BanlanX was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ameistor on September 26, 2026.