Surplife vs XKpixel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Surplife
Control your smart lighting devices with ease. Add and manage multiple lights from a single application, allowing you to adjust settings remotely from any location.
- Add multiple devices
- Control multiple devices
- Remote device control
- Easy device management
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Surplife is a smart lighting control APP. Add and control multiple devices to the App so easy. Remotely control devices from anywhere.
XKpixel
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Turn your vehicle into a living expression with XKpixel — the smart Bluetooth LED pixel screen that displays animations, graphics, and text banners right on your windshield (or anywhere you like)! Customize Everything Choose from a library of pre-made animations — from expressive eyes to seasonal themes like Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and more! Or dive into DIY mode to create your own pixel art or scrolling text banners in minutes. Music Sync Mode Light up the beat! XKpixel visualizes your favorite tracks with equalizer-style displays that react to your phone’s mic or any 3rd-party music app. Perfect for car meets, tailgates, or just vibing on the road. Smart Bluetooth Control Simply connect via Bluetooth and manage your XKpixel from your phone — choose animations, switch modes, and preview your creations instantly. Built for More Than Cars Stick it to your windshield, shop window, desktop, or even your living room wall! XKpixel brings motion and creativity anywhere you can imagine. Key Features 1. Customizable pixel animations & GIFs 2. DIY editor for text & graphics 3. Built-in animation library (eyes, holidays, culture themes) 4. Music-reactive equalizer effects 5. Quick Bluetooth connection 6. Works on 12V power (vehicle-friendly)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: XKpixel at 9.0 against Surplife's 15.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Surplife ships an update every 2 weeks, XKpixel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Surplife | XKpixel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 478 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 明长 周 | XKGLOW LLC |
Bugs and requests
Surplife
Reported bugs
5 issues- Lights turning on/off randomly
- Inability to save custom settings
- App crashing or not opening
- Lights not responding to app commands
- Scheduling feature not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- More holiday and theme options
- Ability to save custom scenes
- Improved app UI and navigation
- Multi-device syncing and control
- Integration with smart home platforms
XKpixel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Surplife
No in-app purchases
XKpixel
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Surplife free?
Is XKpixel free?
Do Surplife or XKpixel have ads?
Which is updated more often, Surplife or XKpixel?
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