Comparison

EmazingLights | Spectra vs XKpixel

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

Head to head
About

EmazingLights | Spectra

This app allows users to customize and control their Spectra Glove Sets and Smart Hub. Create, save, and share unique light shows and patterns via Bluetooth. Explore millions of colors and motion-reactive settings for an enhanced gloving experience.

Highlights
  • All-in-one customization
  • Create and save glove sets
  • Share and download sets
  • Simple Bluetooth syncing
  • Millions of colors
  • Flashing pattern creator
  • Motion reactive settings
Features
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The Future of Gloving. Now. Download now to customize your newly purchased Spectra Glove Set & Smart Hub. You're about to enter the next evolution of gloving technology. All those hours you used to spend clicking buttons just to get the perfect programming to match on all of your lights - never again. With the EmazingLights Spectra app, you can finally create and save ALL of your favorite glove sets and custom settings all in one place. Then just sync them seamlessly to your lights using a simple Bluetooth interface. ALL-IN-ONE CUSTOMIZATION: Every feature we've ever included in an EmazingLights Glove Set can be found in the app and synced to your Spectra Glove Set. CREATE & SAVE YOUR GLOVE SETS: You're never stuck with just one glove set again. Now you can make as many as you want, store them in the app, and switch them out on your lights with integrated Bluetooth technology. SHARE & DOWNLOAD SETS: You can share your custom built sets with the community with 1 single click, or download sets from your friends and favorite light show artists. SYNC SIMPLE: When you're programming, connect the Spectra Smart Hub via Bluetooth to get a live preview your modes, colors or flashing patterns. Then, when you're ready, wirelessly sync your entire glove set to your lights in seconds. MILLIONS OF COLORS: Create never-before-seen Color Palettes using the Custom Color picker. Choose from a rainbow spectrum, enter a hex code, or use RGB and HSB sliders. FLASHING PATTERN CREATOR: The Spectra App comes preloaded with 40+ of glovers and flow artists' most loved flashing patterns. Take any of these into the lab to tweak their settings and create your dream pattern. MOTION REACTIVE: Spectra Glove Sets come with accelerometers built into each light. The app allows you to choose Speed, Tilt or Flux Motion Reaction for any mode. Don't own the Spectra Glove Set yet? Download the app to see how much more awesome life would be if you did. The EmazingLights app also features homescreen portals to the Global Gloving Network (GGN), the Learn Gloving Center, and our online store.

About

XKpixel

Features
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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)

Screenshots

EmazingLights | Spectra4 screens
XKpixel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: XKpixel at every 3 weeks against EmazingLights | Spectra's every 4 months. EmazingLights | Spectra's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). 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

EmazingLights | Spectra ships an update every 4 months, XKpixel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EmazingLights | Spectra versus XKpixel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmazingLights | SpectraXKpixel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size188 MB39 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEmazingLightsXKGLOW LLC

Bugs and requests

EmazingLights | Spectra

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Cannot log in to Facebook
  • Hub won't sync or save patterns
  • Page to download new sets won't load
  • Top half of screen cut off on iPhone 10
  • Cannot back up sets made before update
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  • Cannot transfer sets between devices
  • Hub won't connect after iOS update
  • App crashes when browsing community page
  • Videos don't work anymore
  • Videos don't play after new iOS update
  • App crashes from the moment it opens
  • App crashes frequently
  • App is kind of slow
  • App crashes every time a video is played

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add more tutorial videos for beginners
  • Tutorial on creating flashing patterns
  • Update app to fix Facebook login issues
  • Add a generalized section for new glovers to pick colors
  • Educate users on how gloving works and flashing patterns
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  • Option to add multiple existing colors to a palette at once
  • Add a button to back up individual sets
  • Add created color backup function
  • Update app with newer glove sets/videos
  • Fix video playback issues on new iOS updates
  • Add sound to videos

XKpixel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EmazingLights | Spectra

No in-app purchases

None

XKpixel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EmazingLights | Spectra free?
EmazingLights | Spectra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XKpixel free?
XKpixel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EmazingLights | Spectra or XKpixel have ads?
Neither EmazingLights | Spectra nor XKpixel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EmazingLights | Spectra or XKpixel?
EmazingLights | Spectra ships an update every 4 months, and XKpixel every 3 weeks. Most recently, EmazingLights | Spectra was updated on November 1, 2026 and XKpixel on November 5, 2026.

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