Comparison

ArtnetControl vs Venue Tech Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Venue Tech Map

Features
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Tour Map is a shared map and database of halls, clubs, theatres and cultural centres for live production. Everything you need to know about the venue you're heading to, in one place โ€” and offline too, when there's barely any signal backstage. WHAT IT DOES โ€ข Interactive map โ€” every venue together, with filters and search โ€ข Halls and tech โ€” power, rigging, projection, dimensions, capacity and drapes, neatly split into Lights / Sound / Other โ€ข Fixtures from GDTF โ€” pick installed fixtures by searching the GDTF library; plus lighting consoles โ€ข 3D venue files โ€” upload Soundvision, d&b ArrayCalc, EASE or measurements right to the hall โ€ข Ratings and visits โ€” rate your visit so others know what to expect; records are versioned โ€ข Access and load-in โ€” step-free access, lift, stairs, stage hands, stage and hall heights โ€ข Contacts โ€” build a clear directory of technicians, production and operators โ€ข Photos and PDFs โ€” gallery and technical attachments (tech rider, plans, light plots) โ€ข Restaurants nearby โ€” where to grab a bite, with ratings and opening hours โ€ข Sharing by link + QR โ€” anyone can open a hall's page, even without an account OFFLINE Download the offline package and the app works without a signal โ€” place data plus a vector map. Photos are optional. FOR CULTURAL CENTRES Take over your venue, get the verified badge and your own public page with logo and colours. Free. Sign in with Apple, Google or e-mail โ€” or browse without signing in.

Screenshots

ArtnetControl4 screens
Venue Tech Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Venue Tech Map at Free against ArtnetControl's $3.99. Venue Tech Map also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). ArtnetControl's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Venue Tech Map 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, Venue Tech Map every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
ArtnetControl versus Venue Tech Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArtnetControlVenue Tech Map
Price$3.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPaul HeutsKrystof Havlik

In-app purchases

None

ArtnetControl

No in-app purchases

None

Venue Tech Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArtnetControl free?
ArtnetControl costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Venue Tech Map free?
Venue Tech Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArtnetControl or Venue Tech Map have ads?
Neither ArtnetControl nor Venue Tech Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArtnetControl or Venue Tech Map?
ArtnetControl ships an update every 3 months, and Venue Tech Map every 9 days. Most recently, ArtnetControl was updated on October 26, 2026 and Venue Tech Map on October 12, 2026.

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