Comparison

iPixel Color vs MR Star

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

Head to head
About

iPixel Color

Design custom images and animations for dot matrix screens. Create GIFs, DIY pictures, and import videos. Real-time screen mirroring is also supported.

Highlights
  • Create GIF animations
  • DIY pictures
  • DIY dot matrix pictures
  • Import videos
  • Real-time screen projection
Features
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iPixel color is a creative software for designing various pictures and animations for dot matrix screens. In addition to the built-in exquisite pictures and gif animations, users can also use this software to create gif animations, DIY pictures, DIY dot matrix pictures, and You can import the video you want to display on the dot matrix screen, and you can also project the screen captured by your phone to your dot matrix screen in real time. iPixel color 是一款为点阵屏设计各种图片,动画的创造性软件,app除了内置精美的图片和gif动画外,用户还可以使用该软件随心所欲创造gif动画,DIY图片,DIY点阵图片,还可以导入您想在点阵屏显示的视频,此外还可以实时将手机捕捉到的画面投屏到您的点阵屏上。

About

MR Star

This application acts as a controller for Bluetooth devices, enabling smart life modes to enhance your daily living. Connect and manage your devices seamlessly to improve your quality of life.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device connection
  • Smart life mode activation
  • Device control
  • Quality of life improvement
Features
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Miracles Star is a controller app that connects Bluetooth devices via Bluetooth. You can turn on the smart life mode through this app to improve your quality of life

Screenshots

iPixel Color3 screens
MR Star4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPixel Color at 3.2 against MR Star's 2.7. iPixel Color also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (385 vs 54). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPixel Color holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPixel Color has 385 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 29% and 30% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPixel Color ships an update every 9 days, MR Star every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iPixel Color versus MR Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPixel ColorMR Star
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (385 ratings) — better2.7 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews29.3% of reviews30.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings385 — better54
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size322 MB32 MB
Age rating+174+
DeveloperShenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd.

Customer experience

iPixel Color

All ratings385 ratings
Positive48.6%
Neutral13.2%
Negative38.2%
Written reviews621 reviews
Positive29.3%
Neutral19.5%
Negative51.2%

MR Star

All ratings54 ratings
Positive37.0%
Neutral9.3%
Negative53.7%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral16.1%
Negative53.8%

Bugs and requests

iPixel Color

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

MR Star

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iPixel Color

No in-app purchases

None

MR Star

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPixel Color free?
iPixel Color is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MR Star free?
MR Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPixel Color or MR Star?
iPixel Color is rated higher. iPixel Color averages 3.2 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while MR Star averages 2.7 from 54 ratings.
Do iPixel Color or MR Star have ads?
Neither iPixel Color nor MR Star shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPixel Color or MR Star?
iPixel Color ships an update every 9 days, and MR Star every 3 months. Most recently, iPixel Color was updated on September 25, 2026 and MR Star on September 25, 2026.

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