Pixiq vs Hondys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixiq
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This is light control app to control lights provided by Pixiq Cinetech Private Limited. All light controlling options as available on the GUI of the fixture/light devices are also available on the App for their wireless control. The app uses bluetooth based light control mesh system to control multiple lights provided by Pixiq Cinetech Private Limited. Features: • Based on Bluetooth Low Energy and Bluetooth Low Energy Mesh transmission protocol • Different lighting control options - Single fixture, Group of fixtures • Different modes of control - HSI, CCT, Gel selection, XY, Brightness, Effects, Source Matching and much more • Fixture firmware update through BLE • Store and Recall scenes setup for a particular sequence • Presets for most used colors
Hondys
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This product is a smart wireless LED tube, using 2.4G WIFI wireless transmission, support wireless ARTNET/DMX signal control, the control distance can reach 60M; Supports manual\PC\APP control, easy to use; 160°beam angle, which can realize various lighting effects such as monochrome, gradient, flowing water, jumping, etc,dynamic; Pre-programmed multiple lighting modes, suitable for various scenarios; powered by rechargeable batteries, support PD3.0 fast charging protocol, the minimum working time of full power is 4 hours, and the minimum working time of power saving mode is 6.5 hours; Hanging rings, light buckles, tripods stand,Three-dimensional connecting rod and other installation methods; Suitable for stage lighting, stage performances, temporary events, auto shows, wedding lighting, outdoor travel, photography, concerts and other places.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hondys at every 11 days against Pixiq's every 6 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pixiq ships an update every 6 months, Hondys every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixiq | Hondys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PIXIQ CINETECH PRIVATE LIMITED | 锐敏 林 |
In-app purchases
Pixiq
No in-app purchases
Hondys
No in-app purchases









