BanlanX vs LightingWill
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.
LightingWill
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LightingWill is your ultimate smart lighting control app, designed to enhance your home lighting experience. With LightingWill, you can seamlessly manage all your smart lighting devices from a single platform. Whether you want to turn lights on or off, adjust brightness, change color temperature, or create the perfect lighting atmosphere for any occasion, LightingWill makes it easy and intuitive. Key Features: - On/Off Control: Effortlessly switch your lights on and off with a simple tap. - Brightness Adjustment: Customize the brightness of your lights to suit your needs, from dimmed ambient lighting to bright task lighting. - Color Temperature Adjustment: Modify the color temperature of your lights, from warm white to cool daylight, and RGB color to match your mood or activity. - Atmosphere Creation: Use preset modes or create your own lighting scenes to set the perfect ambiance for any situation, whether it’s a cozy evening at home, a lively party, or a focused work environment. - Scheduling and Timers: Set schedules and timers for your lights to turn on and off automatically, saving energy and enhancing convenience. - Voice Control: Integrate with popular voice assistants like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for hands-free control. - Remote Access: Control your lights from anywhere in the world through the app, ensuring you can manage your home lighting even when you're away. LightingWill is compatible with a wide range of smart lighting products, making it the ideal choice for anyone looking to upgrade their home lighting system. Download LightingWill today and transform your home with intelligent lighting solutions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BanlanX at every 6 weeks against LightingWill's every 4 months. LightingWill's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.0). 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, LightingWill every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BanlanX | LightingWill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (258 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 258 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 305 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Sperll Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd. | Huake Limited |
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
LightingWill
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BanlanX
No in-app purchases
LightingWill
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BanlanX free?
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Do BanlanX or LightingWill have ads?
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