Comparison

iPixel Color vs Blacklyte

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

Blacklyte

Access gaming news, view match schedules, and discover brand products. Earn points through check-ins and unlock exclusive perks by upgrading your membership for a comprehensive news, rewards, and brand experience.

Highlights
  • Gaming news updates
  • Match schedule tracking
  • Brand product information
  • Point earning system
  • Membership upgrades
  • Exclusive perks
Features
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Read gaming news, check match schedules, learn about brand products, and earn points by checking in—upgrade your membership for exclusive perks! Blacklyte APP brings you a one-stop “news + rewards + brand” experience, so every time you open it you get something new.

Screenshots

iPixel Color3 screens
Blacklyte3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPixel Color at 3.2 against Blacklyte's 1.0. iPixel Color also leads on ratings volume (387 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPixel Color has 387 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPixel Color ships an update every 2 weeks, Blacklyte monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iPixel Color versus Blacklyte: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPixel ColorBlacklyte
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (387 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings387 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB118 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperShenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.Blacklyte Inc.

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

Blacklyte

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iPixel Color

No in-app purchases

None

Blacklyte

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPixel Color free?
iPixel Color is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blacklyte free?
Blacklyte is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPixel Color or Blacklyte?
iPixel Color is rated higher. iPixel Color averages 3.2 out of 5 from 387 ratings, while Blacklyte averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iPixel Color or Blacklyte have ads?
Neither iPixel Color nor Blacklyte shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPixel Color or Blacklyte?
iPixel Color ships an update every 2 weeks, and Blacklyte monthly. Most recently, iPixel Color was updated on October 18, 2026 and Blacklyte on October 4, 2026.

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