Comparison

ArtnetControl vs FrameReply

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

Head to head
About

ArtnetControl

This app allows lighting technicians to control and troubleshoot Art-Net networks directly from their mobile devices. It features tools for transmitting ArtDmx, discovering network devices, and viewing Art-Dmx data, simplifying setup and diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Art-Net DMX transmission
  • Art-Net device discovery
  • Real-time Art-DMX data viewing
  • Troubleshoot network issues
  • Fixture positioning
  • Simultaneous universe transmission
Features
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The ArtnetControl app is one of the most comprehensive Art-Net capable app's available for iOS. Now lighting technicians and riggers can quickly check and position conventional fixtures, and monitor and troubleshoot Art-Net networks. All from your iPhone or iPad! You don't have to drag your lighting desk to the stage anymore during setup, just to put a six-bar in position. Take controle right from the Layer-construction or platform! Or what about the guessing-game or the tedious troubleshooting when node's and fixtures aren't doing what you would like them to do? With ArtnetControl you can see exactly what is happening on your network. Check what devices are connected, and find patch faults or merging errors with ease. CONTROLLER The Controller tool allows you to transmit ArtDmx. It is intended to be used as a riggers remote, to check or position your conventional fixtures. The whole workflow is specially designed for quick access and handling. For example you can set defaults and input from your last command is remembered so you only have to enter changes. There are also function key's provided for easy manipulation of you last given command, for instance to shift highlight to another set of parcan's You can enter universes, channels and value's in any order and combination. Simultaneous transmission up to 20 universes is supported, not necessarily sequential. A modus selection between 'single' and 'multi' is provided to choose whether you would like only the last entered command to be activated, or all commands to be handled as mutations upon each other. At this moment there isn't any functionality present, specifically designed for intelligent fixtures. DISCOVERY TOOL This tool does exactly what the name suggests; it discovers Art-Net compatible devices in your network. It will show you the name of discovered devices, what type of devices it is and it's IP address. There's also an details page to show you about everything there is to know about your node's and fixtures (ports, universes, ip, actual dmx, manufacturer, connection test, ect.) ART-DMX VIEWER Now you can see exactly what is going on on your network. This tool shows which universes are being transmitted by what controller. And if you select a universe, even channel information is shown. No more guessing which controller is causing problems with the Dmx merge. But also very handy to check your universe and channel patch.

About

FrameReply

This app provides context-aware reply suggestions directly on your messaging screen without leaving the conversation. It learns your writing style, remembers person-specific details, and offers custom personas for tailored responses.

Highlights
  • Context-aware reply ideas overlay
  • Learns writing style and custom personas
  • Remembers person-specific context
  • Supports OpenAI, OpenRouter, or MiniMax API keys
  • Never sends messages automatically
  • Data privacy controls
Features
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FrameReply is an open-source chat assistant that delivers two context-aware reply ideas directly on your current messaging screen using Shortcuts and snippets. It remembers useful details about each person, supports custom personas, and adapts to your writing style. STAY IN THE CONVERSATION • Get context-aware reply ideas in an interactive Shortcuts overlay without leaving your current messaging screen. • Bring in chat screenshots or copied messages via Share Sheet or Shortcuts. The image shortcut can also capture the current screen or launch with Back Tap. KEEP THE THREAD • Automatically add new messages to an existing chat when there is a reliable match, or add them directly to one you already have open. • Memorize useful person-specific context, such as preferences, shared history, and recurring plans. • Set a Current Goal for the chat, or add one-time Reply Guidance for what you want to say next. MAKE IT SOUND LIKE YOU • Choose a built-in persona or create your own. Personas can learn recurring patterns from messages you send. • Get Conversation Strategy and Strategy Rationale that explain why the replies were suggested. YOU STAY IN CONTROL • AI suggestions are drafts. The app never sends messages for you; you choose what to copy and whether to edit or send it in your messaging app. • Delete a chat, remove a provider connection, or erase all local data from your device whenever you choose. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with iOS 26 or later. • Your own API key for OpenAI, OpenRouter, or MiniMax. • Provider usage may incur charges from that provider.

Screenshots

ArtnetControl4 screens
FrameReply4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FrameReply at Free against ArtnetControl's $3.99. FrameReply also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). ArtnetControl's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On 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

FrameReply is free to download; ArtnetControl costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArtnetControl ships an update every 3 months, FrameReply weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ArtnetControl versus FrameReply: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtnetControlFrameReply
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB21 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPaul HeutsGigaBeyond (Guangzhou) Technology Ltd.

Customer experience

ArtnetControl

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

FrameReply

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ArtnetControl

No in-app purchases

None

FrameReply

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArtnetControl free?
ArtnetControl costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FrameReply free?
FrameReply is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArtnetControl or FrameReply have ads?
Neither ArtnetControl nor FrameReply shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArtnetControl or FrameReply?
ArtnetControl ships an update every 3 months, and FrameReply weekly. Most recently, ArtnetControl was updated on October 26, 2026 and FrameReply on October 6, 2026.

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