# iPixel Color vs STAR LIGHTING

The clearest difference is ratings volume: iPixel Color at 387 against STAR LIGHTING's 15. STAR LIGHTING's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for iPixel Color against 3.2 for STAR LIGHTING. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPixel Color has 387 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of iPixel Color's written reviews are positive against 33% of STAR LIGHTING's.

iPixel Color ships an update every 2 weeks, STAR LIGHTING every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPixel Color | STAR LIGHTING |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (387 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipixel-color/id1562961996/reviews) | [3.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-lighting/id6449377501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **387** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 305 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076063818) | [ShenZhen Lenze Technology Co,.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190864538) |

## 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. Real-time screen mirroring is also supported.

**Highlights:** Create GIF animations, DIY pictures, DIY dot matrix pictures, Import videos, Real-time screen projection

**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


### STAR LIGHTING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-lighting/id6449377501)

Control smart devices via Bluetooth to enhance your living space. This application enables smart lifestyle modes for a better quality of life.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth device control, Smart lifestyle modes, Enhance living quality, App-based control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iPixel Color free?

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

### Is STAR LIGHTING free?

STAR LIGHTING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iPixel Color or STAR LIGHTING?

iPixel Color and STAR LIGHTING are both rated 3.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 387 and 15 ratings respectively.

### Do iPixel Color or STAR LIGHTING have ads?

Neither iPixel Color nor STAR LIGHTING shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPixel Color or STAR LIGHTING?

iPixel Color ships an update every 2 weeks, and STAR LIGHTING every 6 days. Most recently, iPixel Color was updated on October 16, 2026 and STAR LIGHTING on September 29, 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.*