Lights2 vs PiMAX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lights2
Customize your WS2811 light strings with this Bluetooth controller. Personalize your lighting for any holiday or event, creating unique visual displays.
- Bluetooth control
- WS2811 light string compatibility
- Holiday and occasion customization
- Personalized lighting displays
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Control your bluetooth enabled WS2811 light strings. Connect a generic WS2811 string of lights to Erik's controller box and customize for any holiday or occasion.
PiMAX
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The application can be connected to the string of lights via Bluetooth or WIFI, with a variety of built-in sample effects and functions such as graffiti and musical rhythm, allowing users to experience colourful and gorgeous light effects and play with the string of lights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PiMAX at monthly against Lights2's every 3 months. 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.
Lights2 ships an update every 3 months, PiMAX monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lights2 | PiMAX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Torres | Shenzhen KBD Technology Partnership |
In-app purchases
Lights2
No in-app purchases
PiMAX
No in-app purchases
