Comparison

iDotMatrix vs IPSTube

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

Head to head
About

iDotMatrix

Design custom images and animations for dot matrix screens. Create GIFs, DIY pictures, and import videos. Set alarms, lighting effects, reminders, and display music rhythms.

Highlights
  • Design dot matrix pictures
  • Create GIF animations
  • DIY custom images
  • Import videos for display
  • Set alarms and reminders
  • Display music rhythms
  • Scoreboard and stopwatch functions
Features
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iDotMatrix is a creative software for designing various pictures and animations for dot matrix screens. In addition to the beautiful pictures and gif animations built into the app, users can also use this software to create gif animations, DIY pictures, DIY dot matrix pictures, and more. Import the video you want to display on the dot matrix screen, set various alarm clocks, lighting effects, set alarm clocks and schedule reminders, and display music rhythms on the screen, which can be used as a scoreboard, stopwatch, and more. iDotMatrix 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,设置各类闹钟、灯光效果,设置闹钟和日程提醒,在屏上展示音乐律动,可以作为记分板、秒表、使用。

About

IPSTube

Personalize your digital clock with custom images, GIFs, and startup screens. Get real-time weather updates and set important reminders. Connect via Bluetooth for enhanced audio.

Highlights
  • Customizable clock faces with personal images/GIFs
  • Real-time weather display
  • Personalized startup screen
  • Anniversary reminders
  • Bluetooth speaker integration
Features
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"Customize your time with IPstube" "Your ultimate digital clock with personalized dials, weather updates, and more!" Core Features Customizable Clock Faces: Select or upload your favorite images to create your own unique clock face. Weather Display: Get real-time weather updates right on your screen. NEW! MiLi-TV Integration: Enjoy the latest features with GIF upload capabilities and a personalized startup screen. Bluetooth Speaker: Enhance your experience with built-in Bluetooth audio, perfect for setting the mood. Anniversary Reminders: Never miss an important date with customizable reminders. Personalized Startup Screen: Set the tone for the day with a custom startup screen that reflects your style. Tired of boring clock faces? IPstube lets you fully customize your clock with your favorite images or GIFs, making every time you check the time a delight. Need an at-a-glance weather update? Our integrated weather display ensures you're always prepared for the day ahead. Missed an important date? With our anniversary reminder feature, you'll never forget those special moments. "Download IPstube today and start personalizing time. Experience the future of digital clocks that do more than just tell the time."

Screenshots

iDotMatrix4 screens
IPSTube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IPSTube at 4.5 against iDotMatrix's 2.9. iDotMatrix's advantage is ratings volume (79 vs 2) and review sentiment (35% vs 25%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IPSTube holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iDotMatrix has 79 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of iDotMatrix's written reviews are positive against 25% of IPSTube's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iDotMatrix ships an update every 2 weeks, IPSTube every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iDotMatrix versus IPSTube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriDotMatrixIPSTube
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (79 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings79 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Yixin Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

iDotMatrix

All ratings79 ratings
Positive38.0%
Neutral16.5%
Negative45.6%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral18.6%
Negative46.9%

IPSTube

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

iDotMatrix

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on startup after updates
  • Issues with connecting the device to the app
  • Problems with saving and loading custom designs
  • Energy saving mode not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more color options, including darker shades
  • Implement a search tool in the content library
  • Allow more customization of the clock and time display
  • Improve animation import and playback features
  • Add support for importing GIFs and videos directly

IPSTube

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iDotMatrix

No in-app purchases

None

IPSTube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iDotMatrix free?
iDotMatrix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IPSTube free?
IPSTube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iDotMatrix or IPSTube?
IPSTube is rated higher. iDotMatrix averages 2.9 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while IPSTube averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do iDotMatrix or IPSTube have ads?
Neither iDotMatrix nor IPSTube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iDotMatrix or IPSTube?
iDotMatrix ships an update every 2 weeks, and IPSTube every 3 weeks. Most recently, iDotMatrix was updated on September 12, 2026 and IPSTube on September 23, 2026.

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