Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control vs TheLightingController
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control
Control DMX lighting for your venue or show with this intuitive iPad software. It wirelessly connects to lights and offers features from high-end consoles in a beginner-friendly interface. Unlock full functionality with in-app purchases.
- Manage Shows
- Fixture Library
- Effects Editor
- Scene & Stack Creator
- Layer Multiple Scenes
- Tap Tempo BPM
- Universe Visualizer
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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/
TheLightingController
Design impressive light shows for your DMX lighting equipment. This mobile application is specifically built to function with the DMX interface "D1024W".
- Create lightshows
- DMX lighting control
- Works with D1024W interface
- Mobile lighting design
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control at 4.4 against TheLightingController's 1.0. Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control also leads on ratings volume (109 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). TheLightingController's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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
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.
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control has 109 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control ships an update every 3 weeks, TheLightingController every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control | TheLightingController |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (109 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 109 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toast - Apps and Software LLC | The Lighting Controller |
Customer experience
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control
TheLightingController
In-app purchases
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control
- Vibrio Pro7 Days trial$44.991 Year
- 256 Address$44.99
- 512 Address (Reduced)$69.99
- 512 Address$89.99
TheLightingController
No in-app purchases
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