Comparison

iPixel Color vs XK

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

XK

Features
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Take full control of your vehicle's lighting with the XKdrive app! Customize the look of your XKdrive series headlights and taillights with a variety of dynamic patterns, including startup mode, turn signals, brake effects, and show mode. Elevate your vehicle’s style with personalized lighting that makes it stand out on the road. Whether you're enhancing visibility or showcasing a unique design, XKdrive gives you the power to create an advanced and custom lighting experience. Download now and transform your ride!

Screenshots

iPixel Color3 screens
XK3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iPixel Color at every 9 days against XK's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPixel Color ships an update every 9 days, XK every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iPixel Color versus XK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPixel ColorXK
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (469 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings469 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB85 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.XKGLOW LLC

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

XK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iPixel Color

No in-app purchases

None

XK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPixel Color free?
iPixel Color is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XK free?
XK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPixel Color or XK have ads?
Neither iPixel Color nor XK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPixel Color or XK?
iPixel Color ships an update every 9 days, and XK every 6 weeks. Most recently, iPixel Color was updated on October 24, 2026 and XK on October 24, 2026.

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