Comparison

StageLight vs GARRbox

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

GARRbox

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GARRbox è lo storage cloud personale e di gruppo per gli enti della comunità della ricerca italiana Semplice ed immediato Condivisione e sincronizzazione dei dati Spazio disco a partire da 20 GB per utente Crittografia dei dati sperimentale Affidabilità con replica multipla dei dati Registrazione sicura tramite l'identità digitale IDEM Autorizzazione a più livelli e gruppi di amministrazione autonomi

Screenshots

GARRbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GARRbox at none against StageLight's 10. GARRbox also leads on iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On price 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. GARRbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StageLight versus GARRbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStageLightGARRbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPad — better—
Requires iOS17.015.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarko SeifertCONSORTIUM GARR (GESTIONE AMPLIAMENTO RETE RICERCA)

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

GARRbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StageLight free?
StageLight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GARRbox free?
GARRbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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