# BAANOOL IOT vs iPixel Color

The clearest difference is rating: iPixel Color at 3.0 against BAANOOL IOT's 2.4. iPixel Color also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 8%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). BAANOOL IOT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iPixel Color holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPixel Color has 471 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of BAANOOL IOT's written reviews are positive against 29% of iPixel Color's.

BAANOOL IOT ships an update every 5 weeks, iPixel Color every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BAANOOL IOT | iPixel Color |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baanool-iot/id1537066633/reviews) | **[3.0 (471 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipixel-color/id1562961996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **471** |
| Positive reviews | 8.0% of reviews | **29.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 68 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Coban Electronics Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/796283958) | [Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076063818) |

## What reviewers say

### BAANOOL IOT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baanool-iot/id1537066633)

Track and manage vehicles, monitor children's locations and communication, and keep tabs on pets with real-time positioning and interactive features. This app offers remote control, safety alerts, and communication tools for various connected devices.

**Highlights:** Real-time vehicle positioning, Child location tracking, Pet activity monitoring, Two-way communication, Geofencing alerts, Track playback, Remote device control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### iPixel Color

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipixel-color/id1562961996)

Design custom images and animations for dot matrix screens. Create GIFs, DIY pictures, and import videos or live screen captures for dynamic displays. Offers built-in content and real-time projection capabilities.

**Highlights:** Create GIF animations, DIY dot matrix pictures, Import videos for display, Real-time screen projection, Built-in images and GIFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app and works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Awesome for LED hat
- 💯 Works perfectly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes after update
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🤔 Lacking features
- 🤯 App not working

**Reported bugs**

- Gallery not loading
- Text formatting issues after updates
- Bluetooth connection problems
- Firmware update causing device issues

**Requested features**

- Add Türkçe dil desteği (Turkish language support)
- Allow customization of remote control buttons
- Improve text editing and font options
- Add more emoji and GIF options
- Implement sync between multiple LED panels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BAANOOL IOT free?

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

### Is iPixel Color free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BAANOOL IOT or iPixel Color?

iPixel Color is rated higher. BAANOOL IOT averages 2.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while iPixel Color averages 3.0 from 471 ratings.

### Do BAANOOL IOT or iPixel Color have ads?

Neither BAANOOL IOT nor iPixel Color shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BAANOOL IOT or iPixel Color?

BAANOOL IOT ships an update every 5 weeks, and iPixel Color every 9 days. Most recently, BAANOOL IOT was updated on October 24, 2026 and iPixel Color on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*