Comparison

Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control vs TheLightingController

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control

Control DMX lighting for your venue or show with this intuitive iPad application. It connects wirelessly to lights using Art-Net protocol and offers features from high-end consoles in a beginner-friendly interface. Manage shows, create scenes, and layer effects for dynamic lighting designs.

Highlights
  • Manage Shows
  • Fixture Library
  • Effects Editor
  • Scene & Stack Creator
  • Layer Multiple Scenes
  • Master Dimmer & Timing
  • Tap Tempo BPM
Features
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Vibrio is a revolutionary DMX lighting control software for the iPad. One intuitive solution to handle lighting for your venue or show. It connects to the lights wirelessly using an ethernet-to-DMX converter and the Art-Net protocol. We believe Vibrio bridges the gap between lighting programmers and designers by having a simple interface that even beginners can learn quickly. When designing Vibrio, we took the best features of high-end lighting consoles and brought them to the iPad. Features: - Manage Shows - Fixture Library - Effects Editor - Scene & Stack Creator - Layer Multiple Scenes Simultaneously - Master Dimmer & Timing - Tap Tempo BPM - Universe Visualizer - Midi Support - Safe Mode - Supports 1 Output Universe (512 addresses) The app gives the user 16 DMX addresses free, with In-App Purchases upgrades for 512 addresses. Required for Use: An Ethernet-to-DMX converter, router, and DMX lighting fixtures. For more information, visit our website at www.vibriolighting.com In-App Subscription Info: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. For more information, please review our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Support: support@toastmobile.com Privacy Policy & Terms: http://www.toastmobile.com/vibrio-privacy-policy/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TheLightingController

Features
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Create stunning lightshows for your DMX lighting equipment with this powerful mobile app. This application is designed to work exclusively with the DMX interface “D1024W”. Learn more about the interface here: https://forum2.thelightingcontroller.com/viewtopic.php?t=172

Screenshots

TheLightingController4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TheLightingController at none against Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control's 4. Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per year. TheLightingController asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control ships an update monthly, TheLightingController every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control versus TheLightingController: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibrio | DMX Lighting ControlTheLightingController
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (107 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings107 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToast - Apps and Software LLCThe Lighting Controller

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control

Subscriptions1
  • Vibrio Pro7 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • 256 Address$44.99
  • 512 Address (Reduced)$69.99
  • 512 Address$89.99
None

TheLightingController

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control free?
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TheLightingController free?
TheLightingController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control or TheLightingController have ads?
Neither Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control nor TheLightingController shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control or TheLightingController?
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control ships an update monthly, and TheLightingController every 5 weeks. Most recently, Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control was updated on September 21, 2026 and TheLightingController on September 15, 2026.

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