# StageLight vs ARRI LiCo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StageLight at 84% against ARRI LiCo's 0%. StageLight also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). ARRI LiCo's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StageLight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. ARRI LiCo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARRI LiCo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StageLight has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of StageLight's written reviews are positive against 0% of ARRI LiCo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StageLight ships an update every 3 weeks, ARRI LiCo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StageLight | ARRI LiCo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagelight-dmx-controller/id1118851633/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arri-lico/id6444045427/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marko Seifert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118851632) | [ARRI Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/733009342) |

## What reviewers say

### StageLight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagelight-dmx-controller/id1118851633)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade S to XL | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium S | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade L to XL | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium L + MIDI | $29.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade S to XL | $34.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade XL to Ultimate | $34.99 | one-time |
| Premium XL + MIDI + CITP | $49.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade L to Ultimate | $59.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade S to Ultimate | $69.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate + MIDI + CITP | $79.99 | one-time |


### ARRI LiCo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arri-lico/id6444045427)

Control ARRI SkyPanel X and Orbiter lighting fixtures remotely via Bluetooth from your mobile device. Adjust lighting settings, manage arrays, and experience seamless operation without additional tools. Compatible with iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Remote Bluetooth control, SkyPanel X and Orbiter compatibility, Adjust lighting settings, Manage X22/X23 arrays, Seamless integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StageLight free?

StageLight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ARRI LiCo free?

ARRI LiCo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StageLight or ARRI LiCo?

ARRI LiCo is rated higher. StageLight averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ARRI LiCo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StageLight or ARRI LiCo have ads?

Neither StageLight nor ARRI LiCo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StageLight or ARRI LiCo?

StageLight ships an update every 3 weeks, and ARRI LiCo every 3 months. Most recently, StageLight was updated on November 2, 2026 and ARRI LiCo on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*