Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control vs Stingray
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 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.
- Manage Shows
- Fixture Library
- Effects Editor
- Scene & Stack Creator
- Layer Multiple Scenes
- Master Dimmer & Timing
- Tap Tempo BPM
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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/
Stingray
Instantly control DMX lights with this mobile application. It connects to a specific USB-C powered node and supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RDM, and Art-Net protocols for seamless lighting management.
- DMX light control
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Wi-Fi support
- RDM support
- Art-Net support
- Requires specific hardware node
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Control DMX lights instantly with Stingray, the companion app for Blizzard Lighting’s USB-C powered node featuring Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RDM, and Art-Net support—all in a free, no-login mobile app. This mobile application requires the Stingray DMX controller. Visit www.blizzardpro.com/stingray for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stingray at 5.0 against Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control's 4.4. Stingray also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Stingray asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stingray holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control has 107 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stingray's.
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control ships an update monthly, Stingray every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control | Stingray |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (107 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 107 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toast - Apps and Software LLC | Blizzard Lighting LLC |
Customer experience
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control
Stingray
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
Stingray
No in-app purchases
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