OPT7 GLOW vs PixelJoy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OPT7 GLOW
Control various RGB lighting products, including strips, bulbs, and in-vehicle lights. Adjust color, brightness, and dynamic modes. Supports music synchronization via local files or device microphone.
- Control RGB strip lights
- Control RGBIC strip lights
- Control RGB bulbs
- Control in-vehicle RGB lights
- Adjust color and lightness
- Select dynamic modes and rhythm styles
- Music synchronization
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OPT7 GLOW is the professional version of the OPT7 App. Users can use one App to control RGB strip, RGBIC strip, bulb, in-vehicle RGB lights, to control lights' RGB color, lightness, dynamic mode, rhythm style, etc,. It has 3-way rhythms, playing local music (file) of the smartphone, and picking up the sound by the phone's MIC or the MIC on the device.
PixelJoy
Create custom text, image slideshows, and animations for LED pixel screens. Features include music visualization, looping content, and timing tools for alarms and stopwatches. Designed for all users to unleash creativity and add functionality to their displays.
- Text customization
- Image slideshows
- Custom animation editor
- Music visualization
- Timing tools (alarms, stopwatch)
- Looping content
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Introduction: PixelJoy is the perfect app for anyone looking to maximize the potential of their LED pixel soft screen. Whether you're an artist, a business owner, or just want to personalize your space, PixelJoy offers a range of tools to create engaging and interactive displays. Key Features: Text Editing: Customize text with various fonts, sizes, and colors. Image Display: Showcase images or create slideshows with smooth transitions. Custom Animations: Design your own animations easily with our intuitive editor. Looping Content: Set content to loop for continuous display. Music Visualization: Real-time waveform display that reacts to music. Timing Tools: Schedule content, set alarms, or use the stopwatch and countdown features. User-Friendly: Designed for all users, no technical skills required. Creativity Unleashed: Turn your ideas into reality with endless customization options. Functional and Fun: Add utility to your display with time-based features. Community and Support: Join our community for tips, tricks, and inspiration.
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Verdict
OPT7 GLOW and PixelJoy both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of OPT7 GLOW's written reviews are positive against 50% of PixelJoy's. OPT7 GLOW also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). PixelJoy's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for OPT7 GLOW against 3.5 for PixelJoy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 21 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of OPT7 GLOW's written reviews are positive against 50% of PixelJoy's.
OPT7 GLOW ships an update every 4 months, PixelJoy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OPT7 GLOW | PixelJoy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (9 ratings) | 3.5 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 339 MB | 274 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | W Group | Shenzhen Wanshun Zhilian Technology Co. LTD |
Customer experience
OPT7 GLOW
PixelJoy
In-app purchases
OPT7 GLOW
No in-app purchases
PixelJoy
No in-app purchases
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