Comparison

Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control vs Stage Control

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 software. It wirelessly connects to lights via an Ethernet-to-DMX converter and Art-Net protocol, offering features from high-end consoles in a beginner-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Manage Shows
  • Fixture Library
  • Effects Editor
  • Scene & Stack Creator
  • Layer Multiple Scenes
  • Tap Tempo BPM
  • Universe Visualizer
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

Stage Control

Features
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Stage Control verbindet deine Show-Steuerung auf einer übersichtlichen Oberfläche. Erstelle eigene Seiten mit Buttons, Schaltern, Fadern und Signalanzeigen – passend für FOH, Bühne und Technik. DEINE SHOW, DEINE OBERFLÄCHE • Elemente frei positionieren und gestalten • Eigene Farben, Icons, Bilder und Seitenhintergründe • Shows speichern, öffnen und als neue Show beginnen GERÄTE UND AKTIONEN • OSC, MIDI, UDP, TCP, HTTP, WebSocket und Art-Net • Gerätebibliothek mit Vorlagen für kompatible Licht-, Audio- und Funksysteme • Mehrere Aktionen pro Element und OSC-Rückmeldungen • Monitor zur Kontrolle von Verbindungen und ausgeführten Aktionen TEAM UND REMOTES • Browser-Remote im lokalen Netzwerk • Jedes Remote-Gerät einzeln freigeben und Seiten zuweisen • Apple Watch als Remote mit PIN-Anmeldung und Freigabe am Host • Freigabe-Buttons und Signalanzeigen für die Abstimmung zwischen FOH und Bühne ABLÄUFE PLANEN Plane Buttons nach Datum, Uhrzeit oder Wiederholung und kombiniere Schritte mit Wartezeiten. Auf iPhone und iPad werden geplante Abläufe nur bei geöffneter App ausgeführt. Für die Steuerung externer Geräte sind kompatible Geräte und eine passende Netzwerk- oder MIDI-Verbindung erforderlich. Remotes senden ihre Bedienbefehle an den Stage-Control-Host; dieser führt die Geräteaktionen aus. Ein lokaler Host auf iPhone oder iPad muss dafür geöffnet bleiben. Die verfügbaren Gerätefunktionen hängen vom jeweiligen Modell und dessen Konfiguration ab.

Screenshots

Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control4 screens
Stage Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stage Control at none against Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control's 4. Stage Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (5 vs 3). 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

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. Stage Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Stage Control every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control versus Stage Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibrio | DMX Lighting ControlStage Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (109 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToast - Apps and Software LLCDennis Haag

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

Stage Control

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 Stage Control free?
Stage Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control or Stage Control have ads?
Neither Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control nor Stage Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control or Stage Control?
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stage Control every 3 days. Most recently, Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control was updated on November 6, 2026 and Stage Control on November 6, 2026.

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