Airstream DMX vs J
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Airstream DMX
Control ADJ Wifly equipped lights wirelessly with this app. It connects to your iOS device via Wi-Fi and supports up to 24 fixtures, offering an effects generator and memory storage for scenes and shows. A dedicated bridge is required for operation.
- Wireless control of ADJ Wifly lights
- Supports 24 lighting fixtures
- Single DMX512 universe (512 channels)
- Effects generator
- Scene, effects, and show memory storage
- Optimized for LED fixtures
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Airstream DMX is a lighting control app, ideal for DJs, trade shows, night clubs and bands. Wirelessly control your ADJ Wifly equipped lights using the ADJ Airstream DMX Bridge, available from you local ADJ Products dealer. The bridge communicates with your IOS device over wifi and provides an ADJ Wifly wireless signal as well as a standard DMX512 output compatible with any DMX512 intelligent light. App Features: - easy to program - supports 24 lighting fixtures - single DMX512 universe (512 lighting channels) - shared universe for wired and wireless lights - optimized for LED fixtures and color mixing - effects generator for movement, color and flash effects - scene, effects and show memories Note: ADJ Airstream Bridge is required for this app to control lights.
J
Easily manage and configure compatible J-Tech Digital A/V equipment directly from your mobile device. Control routing settings, save configurations, and connect devices without needing a physical keyboard or mouse.
- Control routing settings
- Manage multiple devices
- Remember device settings
- Save/Load routing settings
- Configure A/V equipment
- Connect devices remotely
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Control your J-Tech Digital A/V products from your mobile device. Our lightweight app provides all the tools you need to manage compatible audiovisual equipment from our wide range of products. With video walls, matrix switches, AV-over-IP, and more - we've got you covered for your home or business, and with this app you can configure and connect your new devices without a physical keyboard or mouse. Features • Control routing settings • Manage multiple devices • Remember device settings even after you close your app • Save/Load commonly-used routing settings Compatible Models include: • JTECH-H264-N2N-R • JTECH-H264-N2N-T • JTECH-4K88-EX2 • JTECH-4KM44A • JTECH-4x4-HDBaseT • JTECH-8X8-EX50M • JTECH-8X8-H20 • JTECH-ENCH4 • JTECH-ENCH4A • JTECH-MX443-UHD • JTECH-MX445-UHD • JTECH-MXT40 • JTECH-MXT40v2 • JTECH-MXT60 • JTECH-NS24 • JTECH-NS48 • JTECH-VW09 • JTECH-VWM04 • JTECH-VWM90 • JTECH-4KMX256A • JTECH-4KMX256-EX100 • JTECH-88B
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Airstream DMX at 4.0 against J's 2.6. Airstream DMX also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 5). J's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Airstream DMX holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airstream DMX has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Airstream DMX's written reviews are positive against 50% of J's.
Airstream DMX ships an update every 4 months, J fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Airstream DMX | J |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (27 ratings) — better | 2.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KMX Inc. | J-Tech Digital, Inc |
Customer experience
Airstream DMX
J
In-app purchases
Airstream DMX
No in-app purchases
J
No in-app purchases
