Best Photon 2 alternatives: apps like Photon 2: DMX Light Controller

Whether you want more options like Photon 2 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.

KobCard by KOB MARKETING

Gift Card Information Platform

4.1(387 ratings)

Free

KobCard is a comprehensive gift card information platform that offers real-time exchange rates, price calculations, and the latest news on gift cards. It serves as a one-stop destination for individuals looking to buy, sell, or stay informed about the world of gift cards.

Top Alternatives to Photon 2

Luminair by Synthe FX, LLC

DMX Art-Net sACN Smart Lights

Editor's Choice

4.6😐(1.2K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This professional lighting control platform offers advanced DMX and smart light management for designers, filmmakers, musicians, and artists. It supports multiple DMX universes, RDM, and HomeKit integration, allowing for complex scene creation and playback.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to use
🚀 Reliable performance
🚀 Flexible lighting control
👍 Great customer support

Room to Improve

🐛 Crashes and stability issues
🔒 Subscription model concerns
🔒 Paid updates for existing users
🔋 Slow network performance

Stellar by ARRI by ARRI Group

Smart Lighting Network

Strong Contender

4.5(41 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app simplifies professional lighting control for film and studio productions. It automates complex DMX settings, offers intuitive interfaces for color adjustments, and seamlessly connects ARRI and third-party fixtures. Organize setups, manage fixtures, and create custom looks with ease.

MagicQ Remote Control by ChamSys Ltd

For ChamSys lighting consoles

Worth Considering

4.3(10 ratings)

Free

Control your ChamSys lighting console remotely. Adjust focus, color, and test your rig. Edit and update lighting cues, palettes, and groups directly from your device.

More apps like Photon 2

Slyyd Lighting Control

Fast reliable lighting

Dynamic color selectionFixture management with tagsSave and share lighting projects

This app offers advanced lighting control for creators and professionals. It allows for precise color mixing, fixture management, and the design of complex lighting setups using DMX rigs and LED technology. Users can build, save, and share lighting projects with ease.

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Lighting Control Wireless DMX

Sidus Link Pro

Wireless DMX and CRMX controlConsole-style lighting control on iPadVisual Layout View for fixture arrangement

This powerful lighting control app transforms your iPad into a professional console. Wirelessly manage DMX and CRMX-enabled lights, automate setup, and design complex lighting sequences with ease. Achieve precise, real-time control for any production.

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L.E.D. Lab

LED display client app

Create and animate scenes with images, videos, and camera feedsAnimate particle color, velocity, and brightness for LED stripsSynchronize visuals with music from your library

Create dynamic visual experiences for LED displays without custom programming. Animate images, videos, and particles, and synchronize them with music or external audio inputs. Ideal for artists, designers, and hobbyists looking to add animated color to various projects.

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free

G3Link – grandMA3 OSC Remote

Remote Control for MA3 & onPC

Select Groups instantlyRecall & update PresetsSend Macros & Commands

Control essential grandMA3 lighting console functions remotely from your mobile device. Ideal for lighting programmers and technicians to adjust fixtures, recall presets, and send commands while on stage during pre-production and setup.

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Smart grandMA2 web remote view

GMA WebRemote

Device discovery on networkAlways-On mode to prevent sleepAuto-connect to last IP

This tool enhances the grandMA2 console's web remote functionality by automatically discovering devices on your network. It also prevents your mobile device from sleeping, ensuring uninterrupted connections and offering features like auto-login and IP-based colorization.

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Touch Control for Desktop Apps

MetaGrid Pro

Adaptive interface based on active appDeep integration with creative appsFull layout customization

This app provides a touch-native controller for desktop applications, adapting its interface to show the right tools when you switch apps. It offers deep integrations, customizable layouts, powerful macros, and advanced DAW/MIDI control for faster workflows.

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freemium

Vectorworks Remote

by Vectorworks, Inc.

Remote connection to Vectorworks desktopPresentation remotes (pan, walkthrough, flyover)Visualization remotes for Renderworks

Control your Vectorworks desktop software from your mobile device. Navigate, present, and view your designs remotely using various presentation and navigation tools. Requires Vectorworks 2015 or later installed on a Mac or Windows computer.

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free