Comparison

Ashly digiMIX24 vs AsteraNext

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

Head to head
About

Ashly digiMIX24

This application provides wireless remote control for a digital audio mixer, mirroring its touchscreen interface. It offers simplified control options and secure password protection for end-users. Explore its features in demo mode or connect to a mixer on the same network.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control for all mixer functions
  • Mirrors mixer touchscreen interface
  • Simplified EZ-Mode with password protection
  • Save, load, and delete preset files
  • Backup and restore mixer presets
  • Demo mode for exploration
Features
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"Ashly digiMIX24" app is a remote control for the Ashly digiMIX24 digital mixer. The app uses the same graphical interface as found on the mixer's touchscreen interface, offering simple and secure wireless remote control. EZ-Mode is also available on both the mixer and the app for simplified and password protected end-user control. Connect the digiMIX24 mixer to a local wired network, connect the iPad to a wifi signal using the same network, then launch the app. Select the IP address of the mixer to connect, and you're ready to go! If no mixer is currently available, explore the app using the app's Demo mode. Note: Only a single instance of the app can be running on the network at a time. Features: - Remotely control all digiMIX24 mixer functions from the iPad - Changes made at the mixer will instantly show on the app - Use EZ-Mode for a password secure end-user interface - Save/Load/Delete preset files stored within the mixer or the app - Backup and Restore all mixer presets *Note: Mic/Line Trim controls and the main power switch cannot be remote controlled.

About

AsteraNext

Control complex lighting setups with intuitive tools for creating custom programs and effects. Manage DMX addresses, diagnose and update fixtures, and ensure seamless runtime for your productions.

Highlights
  • Intuitive lighting control
  • Customizable programs and effects
  • DMX address and footprint setup
  • Fixture diagnosis and updates
  • Layer effects for pixel control
  • Scheduled standby mode
Features
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The AsteraNext offers intuitive and fast control of complex lighting setups of current and upcoming Astera products. It provides fully customizable programs and effects and also it is designed to work seamlessly with other control methods. It can set up DMX addresses and footprints for CRMX control. In addition, lamps can be diagnosed, updated or reset from the AsteraNext. Here are some of the features: Layer Effects It is now easier than ever to control pixels of your Astera lights and create complex effects. CRMX Support That would make it much easier for customers to understand how the DMX works, also easier to operate the CRMX module. Talkback+ Detect all available lights, set them up, check their status, configure DMX addresses and DMX profiles. Seamless Runtime Set the length of your production and be sure that your lights won`t run out while still getting the maximum brightness. Effects Quickly build programs out of colors and effects, trigger them or make them match a beat. Targets Quickly create groups of lights, assign positions and select which lights should receive commands. Scheduled StandBy Switch lights into power-saving standby and schedule them to wake up when the production starts. Dynamic PowerBoost This exclusive feature makes the light able to display the maximum brightness at all time and intensify non-white colors. Green/Magenta Correction Adjust green/magenta during content creation to reduce postproduction work. Emergency Lights Switches to white light when AC power is cut to keep your event save DJ Feature Auto BPM analyzes the beat and matches programs to it, flash buttons can trigger special effects while being held down. Other Features The AsteraNext is packed with many additional items and new features are frequently added via software update.

Screenshots

AsteraNext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AsteraNext at 2.3 against Ashly digiMIX24's 2.0. AsteraNext also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Ashly digiMIX24's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.2). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AsteraNext holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ashly digiMIX24 ships an update every 4 weeks, AsteraNext every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ashly digiMIX24 versus AsteraNext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAshly digiMIX24AsteraNext
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)2.3 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.2
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshly Audio, Inc.Astera LED Technology GmbH

Customer experience

Ashly digiMIX24

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

AsteraNext

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ashly digiMIX24

No in-app purchases

None

AsteraNext

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ashly digiMIX24 free?
Ashly digiMIX24 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AsteraNext free?
AsteraNext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ashly digiMIX24 or AsteraNext?
AsteraNext is rated higher. Ashly digiMIX24 averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while AsteraNext averages 2.3 from 8 ratings.
Do Ashly digiMIX24 or AsteraNext have ads?
Neither Ashly digiMIX24 nor AsteraNext shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ashly digiMIX24 or AsteraNext?
Ashly digiMIX24 ships an update every 4 weeks, and AsteraNext every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ashly digiMIX24 was updated on October 12, 2026 and AsteraNext on October 24, 2026.

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