Comparison

StageLight vs DVS

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

Head to head
About

StageLight

This professional lighting control app allows users to manage and control lighting fixtures via Art-Net (DMX512 over IP). It offers a flexible interface, fixture libraries, MIDI integration, and the ability to record and playback cues and cue lists.

Highlights
  • Art-Net (DMX512 over IP) control
  • Up to 10 DMX universes
  • Fixture library based on Open Fixture Library
  • MIDI controller integration
  • Record and playback Cues and Cue Lists
  • Ableton Link synchronization
  • CITP and OSC protocol support
Features
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StageLight is a professional lighting control app for the iPad based on Art-Net (DMX512 over IP). The software combines the classic hardware lighting console feeling with a modern and intuitive user interaction design. The user interface is characterized by intelligent use of available space in combination with a high level of flexibility. MULTIPLE UNIVERSES Manage and control fixtures and groups across up to 10 DMX universes. FIXTURE LIBRARY StageLight offers an extensive fixture library based on the Open Fixture Library. New additions include GDTF file import, continued support for StageLight legacy fixtures, and a fixture editor for creating and customizing your own fixtures. MIDI Connect a MIDI controller and turn StageLight into a hardware-style lighting console, or synchronize cue lists with your preferred DAW. CONTROL CHANNELS StageLight is fixture-based. You can assign a single device, a group, or a cue list to a channel across up to 200 pages. IMPORT AND EXPORT Import and export projects or custom fixtures. Project export supports selectable options for fixture patching, cue lists / effects, and settings. Additional print exports are available, including patch sheets, fixture labels, and fixture lists. Use any sharing service such as iCloud, Dropbox, or AirDrop to share projects with friends, colleagues, or between different iPads. CUES AND CUE LISTS Record cues and play them back in cue lists as sequences or chases. Various trigger and sync options are supported, including Global BPM, Ableton Link, and MIDI Clock. EFFECTS Effects in StageLight enable dynamic lighting transitions directly inside cue lists. This allows you to combine static scenes with moving or rhythm-based effects to create more vivid and flexible shows. ABLETON LINK Ableton Link is a technology that synchronizes beat, phase, and tempo between Ableton Live and other Link-enabled applications (DAWs) over the network. In StageLight, Ableton Link is used to synchronize chaser tempo. CITP StageLight uses the Controller Interface Transport Protocol (CITP) to record cues, retrieve thumbnails, and select fixtures in Capture. OSC In StageLight, you can use the Open Sound Control (OSC) protocol to control supported devices with OSC commands. CRMX & W-DMX StageLight supports LumenRadio's Bluetooth DMX protocol, enabling communication with all LumenRadio and OEM products. STAGELIGHT API The StageLight API allows external control of key functions such as cue lists, fixture channels, and tempo. It is relevant for integrations with Companion and Stream Deck and extends StageLight with flexible connectivity to external control systems.

About

DVS

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The DVS Control app can be used in conjunction with with the DVS Control Unit. The app uses sophisticated software for the use with smart phones, tablets and computers (PC & Mac). By using the DVS Control app you can connect your DVS Control Unit to your wireless network. Once connected you can remotely access the settings of the unit, set alarm notifications and view live sensor readings. For example, if for any reason the oxygen concentration falls below a set point, you will receive an alarm (push notification) to your device. Using the DVS Control app you are able to remotely view how your system is performing. For example, check when the unit was last cleaned. You may also adjust the settings of the control unit, such as the duration of cleaning intervals. Main Features: - Remotely access the DVS Control Unit. - Receive alarms. - View live performance data. - Easily adjust settings. - View temperature, pH and Oxygen %. - Pond water level control

Screenshots

DVS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DVS at none against StageLight's 10. DVS also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). StageLight's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and ads 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. StageLight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. DVS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StageLight ships an update every 3 weeks, DVS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StageLight versus DVS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStageLightDVS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarko SeifertSenect GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

10 purchases

StageLight

One-time10
  • Upgrade S to XL$12.99
  • Premium S$19.99
  • Upgrade L to XL$24.99
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  • Premium L + MIDI$29.99
  • Upgrade S to XL$34.99
  • Upgrade XL to Ultimate$34.99
  • Premium XL + MIDI + CITP$49.99
  • Upgrade L to Ultimate$59.99
  • Upgrade S to Ultimate$69.99
  • Ultimate + MIDI + CITP$79.99
None

DVS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StageLight free?
StageLight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DVS free?
DVS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StageLight or DVS have ads?
Neither StageLight nor DVS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StageLight or DVS?
StageLight ships an update every 3 weeks, and DVS every 3 months. Most recently, StageLight was updated on October 9, 2026 and DVS on October 1, 2026.

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