Nex Playground vs PX Lighting
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nex Playground
Transform your smartphone into a convenient remote control for Nex Playground. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to manage your device, especially useful when the original remote is misplaced or inaccessible. It offers a fast and reliable solution for immediate control.
- Smartphone as remote
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Device control
- Quick and simple interface
- Always accessible
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Turn your phone into a remote for Nex Playground. Connect via Bluetooth to control your Playground when your remote is missing or out of reach. Simple, quick, and always ready when you need it.
PX Lighting
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Make your home stand out with the all new PX Lighting App! With tons of ways to customize your PXL lights. Set schedules, save presets and create amazing effects all from our simple to use app. Control your lights from anywhere!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PX Lighting at weekly against Nex Playground's every 6 weeks. 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.
Nex Playground ships an update every 6 weeks, PX Lighting weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nex Playground | PX Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nex | Bracken Degn |
In-app purchases
Nex Playground
No in-app purchases
PX Lighting
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Nex Playground free?
Is PX Lighting free?
Do Nex Playground or PX Lighting have ads?
Which is updated more often, Nex Playground or PX Lighting?
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