Comparison

PiMAX vs Vectral Smart

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

PiMAX

Used in party, Christmas.

About

PiMAX

Features

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The application can be connected to the string of lights via Bluetooth or WIFI, with a variety of built-in sample effects and functions such as graffiti and musical rhythm, allowing users to experience colourful and gorgeous light effects and play with the string of lights.

About

Vectral Smart

Control and personalize smart lighting with millions of color combinations and dynamic sequence features. Sync your lights to music rhythms for an immersive experience. Connects easily via your Wi-Fi network.

Highlights

Millions of color combinations
Multiple sequence features
Sync lights to music rhythm
Wi-Fi network connectivity
Personalize lighting

Features

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The Vectral Smart App is compatible with Vectral Smart lighting. Personalise your lighting with millions of colours combinations and mutiple sequence features, or sync your lights to the music rhythm. Easy connectable through your Wi-Fi network.

Screenshots

PiMAX4 screens

Vectral Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PiMAX at monthly against Vectral Smart's every 37 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

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

PiMAX ships an update monthly, Vectral Smart every 37 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

PiMAX versus Vectral Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	PiMAX	Vectral Smart
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 37 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.4 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	64 MB	215 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Shenzhen KBD Technology Partnership	GDP Retail Limited

In-app purchases

None

PiMAX

No in-app purchases

None

Vectral Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PiMAX free?

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

Is Vectral Smart free?

Vectral Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do PiMAX or Vectral Smart have ads?

Neither PiMAX nor Vectral Smart shows ads.

Which is updated more often, PiMAX or Vectral Smart?

PiMAX ships an update monthly, and Vectral Smart every 37 months. Most recently, PiMAX was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vectral Smart on November 3, 2026.