# iPixel Color

> iPixel color is an app for dot matrix screens

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wifiled.ipixels](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wifiled.ipixels)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wifiled.ipixels`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Heaton
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,768,612
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (5,529 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.7.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2022-03-09
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 170 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wifiled.ipixels)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.beniao.net/private-policy.html](http://www.beniao.net/private-policy.html)

## Description

iPixel Color is a versatile creative tool designed specifically for dot matrix screens. It offers a rich library of built-in pictures and GIF animations, while also empowering users to craft their own DIY images and animations. Users can easily import videos to display on their dot matrix screens or project their phone's screen in real time for dynamic content delivery.

Ideal for creative enthusiasts and professionals alike, iPixel Color brings simplicity and flexibility to dot matrix screen design with an intuitive interface and powerful features that enable personalized visual experiences.

## Rankings

- #48,651 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DEVICE_POWER`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.wifiled.ipixels.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews show the app works for basic text features when it connects, but is plagued by persistent connectivity, data save/reset, and stability issues. Many features are unreliable or missing (remote editing, fonts), and some users face compatibility problems on newer Android versions. A few reviewers praise the concept and the developer, but overall reliability and feature parity need attention before broad adoption.

### Pros

- When it connects, it performs well for basic wording/text display.
- Users describe the app as cool and generally pleasant to use when functioning (some call it perfect).
- There are positive remarks about the developer's effort.

### Cons

- Frequent Bluetooth/connectivity and pairing issues with the device.
- Data loss: saved phrases/images and program lists reset or fail to send/download.
- Widespread bugs and instability: crashes, 'sending failed', data errors, inconsistent behavior.
- Feature regressions and gaps: removal of remote-edit option and limited font support (requests for Arabic/Kurdish fonts).
- Compatibility problems with newer Android versions (e.g., Android 16).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wifiled.ipixels)