i vs PiMAX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
Control two-color lamp strings with a simple, intuitive interface. Intelligently manage colorful and white lights, and customize display patterns through the app's functions.
- Control two-color lamp strings
- Manage colorful and white lights
- Remote control-like interface
- Intelligent display pattern control
- Simple and easy operation
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i-string is an APP used to control two-color lamp strings. It controls colorful/white lights like a remote control. The interface is like a remote control, simple and easy to operate.The display pattern of the colored lights can be intelligently controlled through the function key on the APP. You are welcome to download and try.
PiMAX
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The application can be connected to the string of lights via Bluetooth or WIFI, with a variety of built-in sample effects and functions such as graffiti and musical rhythm, allowing users to experience colourful and gorgeous light effects and play with the string of lights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PiMAX at monthly against i's every 2 months. i's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.4). 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.
i ships an update every 2 months, PiMAX monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | PiMAX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heng Chih Huang | Shenzhen KBD Technology Partnership |
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
PiMAX
No in-app purchases
