Plexus Remote vs Pixiq
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plexus Remote
This application provides convenient remote control for LED lighting systems. Easily trigger scenes, adjust brightness, and change speed without needing to be physically present. Configuration is a simple two-step process involving Wi-Fi setup and IP address entry.
- Universal LED control
- Remote scene triggering
- Adjustable brightness and speed
- Simple 2-step configuration
- Wi-Fi network connectivity
- Persistent light show operation
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Universal Control MADRIX PLEXUS is one of the smartest solutions to control your LEDs. This App let's you conveniently control the PLEXUS remotely. It was never easier to trigger Scenes or to change the Brightness or Speed of your lighting. And even if you turn off your Apple device, the light show continues just as you would expect. It is that simple. 2-Step Configuration Call up the Settings of your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. First, enable Wi-Fi. Second, go to General and search for the MADRIX PLEXUS Remote App. Now all you need is to type in the IP address of your MADRIX PLEXUS. Connect MADRIX PLEXUS to Your Wi-Fi Simply connect the MADRIX PLEXUS to your Wi-Fi network. Connect your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to the same Wi-Fi and you will be able to control the unit remotely.
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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixiq at every 6 months against Plexus Remote's every 80 months. Plexus Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). 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.
Plexus Remote ships an update every 80 months, Pixiq every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plexus Remote | Pixiq |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 80 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | inoage GmbH | PIXIQ CINETECH PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Plexus Remote
No in-app purchases
Pixiq
No in-app purchases
