# iPixel Color vs iStar Lighting

The clearest difference is rating: iPixel Color at 2.9 against iStar Lighting's 1.0. iPixel Color also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (474 vs 1). 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPixel Color has 474 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iPixel Color ships an update every 9 days, iStar Lighting every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iPixel Color | iStar Lighting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (474 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ipixel-color/id1562961996/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istar-lighting/id6633414472/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **474** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 305 MB | 470 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076063818) | [Dongguan Ryker Lighting Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752449650) |

## 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


### iStar Lighting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istar-lighting/id6633414472)

Control fiber optic, stair, and landscape lighting systems. Adjust colors, brightness, speed, and set timers for customized illumination. Features meteor effects for fiber optics and zone control for landscapes.

**Highlights:** Color and brightness adjustment, Motor speed control, Meteor effect for fiber optics, Stair lighting mode and delay settings, Landscape lighting zone and group control, Timer function for landscape lighting

**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 iStar Lighting free?

iStar Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iPixel Color or iStar Lighting?

iPixel Color is rated higher. iPixel Color averages 2.9 out of 5 from 474 ratings, while iStar Lighting averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iPixel Color or iStar Lighting have ads?

Neither iPixel Color nor iStar Lighting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iPixel Color or iStar Lighting?

iPixel Color ships an update every 9 days, and iStar Lighting every 3 months. Most recently, iPixel Color was updated on November 1, 2026 and iStar Lighting on October 27, 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.*