Best DMXcat® alternatives: apps like DMXcat®

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.0 avg rating

9 free apps

Updated October 2026

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Whether you want more options like DMXcat® or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to DMXcat®

#1

Set Light by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.

NFC & RDM Configuration

Editor's Choice

4.5(12 ratings)

Free

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Configure ETC products wirelessly using NFC or a Bluetooth bridge. Address and set RDM labels, personalities, and DMX addresses for your fixtures. Plan configurations in advance and push them when ready.

#2

CRMX Toolbox2 by LumenRadio AB

Toolbox app for CRMX devices

Strong Contender

2.2(9 ratings)

Free

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Manage and connect to your CRMX devices with this utility app. It allows for firmware updates and configuration of all Bluetooth-enabled CRMX products, simplifying device management.

#3

MyETC: Photometrics by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.

Worth Considering

4.0(8 ratings)

Free

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Estimate luminaire performance on stage with dynamic photometric data. Configure, compare, and save custom photometrics for any fixture, including gel libraries and DMX values. Quickly access condensed datasheet information for ETC fixtures.

More apps like DMXcat®

Control ADJ Wifly equipped lights wirelessly with this app. It connects to your iOS device via Wi-Fi and supports up to 24 fixtures, offering an effects generator and memory storage for scenes and shows. A dedicated bridge is required for operation.

Wireless control of ADJ Wifly lightsSupports 24 lighting fixturesSingle DMX512 universe (512 channels)

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by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.

This app offers a view-only display of active cue lists for lighting consoles. It's designed for professionals needing to monitor current and upcoming cues. iPad users can also take and export notes on cues.

View-only cue list displayMonitor current and pending cuesNote-taking on iPad

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Blackout v2 (Legacy)

Blackout v2 (Legacy)

Blackout v2 (Legacy)

Professional DMX/Art-Net/sACN

This professional lighting console app offers an intuitive interface and powerful effects engine for controlling DMX, Art-Net, and sACN lighting setups. It features a vast cloud fixture database, custom fixture creation, and advanced control options for seamless lighting design and execution.

Cloud Fixture DatabaseCustom Fixture CreationStreamlined Fixture Patching

free with in-app purchases

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by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.

Control ETC Eos family lighting systems remotely from your mobile device. Access programming and playback features, including cue lists and direct selects. Requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher.

Remote control for Eos family lighting systemsProgramming and playback featuresTab-based display system

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Your lighting companion

This app helps lighting technicians quickly configure fixture settings using a digital interface. It calculates dip switch configurations, allows for easy addressing and offsetting, and helps determine fixture capacity within a universe. Streamline your patching process with this intuitive tool.

Calculate dip switch configurationsEnter address and see dip switch settingsApply offset values for quick addressing

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Easy remote editing for QLab

Control and edit live show cues remotely from your iOS device. This companion app for macOS software allows you to flag cues, adjust audio levels, and modify video geometry from anywhere in the venue. It offers a free read-only mode and optional in-app purchases for full editing capabilities.

Remote control of QLab workspacesEdit cue propertiesAdjust audio levels and video geometry

free with in-app purchases

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Blackout Next (Legacy)

Blackout Next (Legacy)

Blackout Next (Legacy)

Professional DMX/Art-Net/sACN

This professional lighting console app offers an intuitive interface for controlling DMX, Art-Net, and sACN lighting systems. It features a vast cloud fixture database, custom fixture creation, and a robust multi-cuelist platform for organizing lighting looks.

Cloud Fixture DatabaseCustom Fixture CreationIntuitive Fixture Controls

free with in-app purchases

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