# iPixel Color vs LOY PLAY

The clearest difference is rating: iPixel Color at 2.9 against LOY PLAY's 2.1. iPixel Color also leads on ratings volume (474 vs 32) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). LOY PLAY's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 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, 2.9 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPixel Color has 474 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of iPixel Color's written reviews are positive against 20% of LOY PLAY's.

iPixel Color ships an update every 9 days, LOY PLAY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPixel Color | LOY PLAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipixel-color/id1562961996/reviews)** | [2.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loy-play/id1590450744/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **474** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **29.2% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 305 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076063818) | [Shenzhen Yanse Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371478646) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LOY PLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loy-play/id1590450744)

Create dazzling text, exquisite pictures, and animations on a Bluetooth-controlled screen. This app offers a rich material library and supports multiple screen specifications, making your device more personalized. It's available in 13 languages for a convenient user experience.

**Highlights:** Create custom text and images, Design animations and graffiti, Built-in rich material library, Compatible with multiple screen specifications, Supports 13 languages, Bluetooth device control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPixel Color free?

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

### Is LOY PLAY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iPixel Color or LOY PLAY?

iPixel Color is rated higher. iPixel Color averages 2.9 out of 5 from 474 ratings, while LOY PLAY averages 2.1 from 32 ratings.

### Do iPixel Color or LOY PLAY have ads?

Neither iPixel Color nor LOY PLAY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPixel Color or LOY PLAY?

iPixel Color ships an update every 9 days, and LOY PLAY every 3 weeks. Most recently, iPixel Color was updated on October 31, 2026 and LOY PLAY 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.*