DMXcat® vs myMIX LED
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DMXcat®
Control, analyze, and test DMX lighting fixtures wirelessly from your smartphone. This system uses a hardware dongle and free mobile apps to simplify lighting control without complex consoles. It supports various functions like DMX and RDM control, fixture management, and DIP switch calculations.
- Wireless DMX and RDM control
- Fixture control with built-in database
- DMX analysis and testing
- DIP switch calculator
- Multi-language support
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DMXcat® makes it easy for anyone to control, analyze, or test any DMX lighting fixture, whether it’s a simple LED PAR or a complex moving light. The system consists of a small hardware dongle (purchased separately) and a suite of free mobile applications. Together, they combine to bring wireless DMX and RDM control plus other useful lighting functions to the user’s smartphone. The DMXcat solves the problem faced by all users of modern lighting equipment: How to turn on and test DMX lighting gear without using a complicated lighting console. DMXcat app is now available in seven languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, and English. Software Applications There are currently five apps available for use with the DMXcat system: •DMX Controller: A single universe (512) DMX channel controller with two user interfaces (sliders or keypad). •Fixture Controller: Controls multi-attribute fixtures from a built in database. •RDM Controller: For bi-directional communication and control of RDM enabled devices. •DMX Tester: Analyze and adjust settings for transmitting or receiving DMX. •DIP switch calculator: Simplifies the configuring of DIP switches used for setting DMX addresses. Hardware The DMXcat’s hardware interface is a compact battery powered device which fits easily in a pocket or tool pouch or may be worn on a belt. It uses Bluetooth LE technology for communication with the smartphone applications (up to 50’ range). Without the limitations of being physically connected, the user can move about the workspace as needed with their smartphone and run the various apps while still using the phone for on-the-job communication. The device’s five pin XLRF connector/cable assembly allows it to be connected to a point in a DMX data chain to test or control of the various DMX/RDM functions. It is charged using a standard USB to Micro-USB cable and charger. Other features include a built-in LED flashlight, an audible alarm for locating a misplaced unit, XLR5M to XLR5M Turnaround, LED status indicator, and a removable belt clip with a split ring safety point. Optional accessories include XLR5M to RJ45 Adapter, XLR5M to XLR3F Adapter, XLR5M to XLR3M Turnaround, and a Belt Pouch.
myMIX LED
This app provides filmmakers with precise control over LED lighting fixtures. Easily select, create, save, and share custom colors and lighting effects directly from a mobile device. It allows for accurate color matching and scene customization.
- Full color control for LED fixtures
- Select from 137 Rosco gel colors
- Create custom colors via Hue/Saturation/Intensity
- Capture colors from photos
- Save and share custom color libraries
- Generate white light from 1700K-10000K
- Create lighting effects
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Be a part of the Color Evolution with MIX® LED technology from DMG Lumière by Rosco and the myMIX app. myMIX offers filmmakers complete color control in the palm of their hand. Using a mobile device, they can easily blend together or capture the color their scene requires, save that customized color to their own personalized library in the cloud, and then share those colors with anyone on their team that needs them. When paired via Bluetooth with MIX LED fixtures, which feature six LEDs for complete color control, the myMIX app enables users to: - Produce True Rosco Color™ by selecting from 137 Rosco gel colors in the MIX library that have been authenticated by Rosco color experts as a match on tungsten and daylight sources – by eye, by meter, and by camera. - Update your MIX lights to Firmware V2.0. - Create groups of lights - Create any color desired using its unique color picking system, in Hue/Saturation/Intensity on any white base from 1700k to 10000k, - Pick colors in xy mode in the CIE 1931. - Generate attractive white light from 1700K – 10,000K with the ability to shift the Green/Magenta values. - Capture a color from a photo on their mobile device and send that color to their MIX LED fixtures. - Save their favorite colors into their own personal library and send those colors to other units or other filmmakers that need that color on their set. - Create popular lighting effects like emergency vehicles, firelight and paparazzi flashes. Learn more about MIX: www.rosco.com/mix
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DMXcat® at 68% against myMIX LED's 25%. DMXcat® also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). myMIX LED's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DMXcat® holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of DMXcat®'s written reviews are positive against 25% of myMIX LED's.
DMXcat® ships an update monthly, myMIX LED every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DMXcat® | myMIX LED |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (26 ratings) — better | 3.6 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City Theatrical, Inc | Rosco Laboratories Inc |
Customer experience
DMXcat®
myMIX LED
In-app purchases
DMXcat®
No in-app purchases
myMIX LED
No in-app purchases






