Comparison

DMXcat® vs All in App

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Wireless DMX and RDM control
  • Fixture control with built-in database
  • DMX analysis and testing
  • DIP switch calculator
  • Multi-language support
Features
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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.

About

All in App

Control RGB and bi-color lighting panels remotely with your mobile device. Adjust brightness, color temperature, and utilize motion control for precise, accessible on-set adjustments.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lighting panels
  • Adjust brightness
  • Adjust color temperature
  • Motion control functionality
  • Supports RGB and bi-color panels
  • Accessible on-set adjustments
Features
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Get the most value out of your production with our new RGB lights. Go for either the 1x1 ( ALL IN 1) or 2x1 (ALL IN 2) panel and give your footage the ultimate cinematographic flair. With the RGB panels in your bag you are prepared for almost every situation you will ever face in your production career. If you prefer to stick with a solid bi-color panel the new series provides a 1x1 and 2x1 bi-color as well Next new feature is the app. We know not everything on this planet needs an app. But why not use this technology for some­thing that is predestined for easier and more accessible control. Why not work faster and more precise on set. The new app pro­vides you all controls in the range of your fingers. Dim a light you just installed on the ceiling across the room without even moving away from your spot. Technology is all there and you are free to use it with us. With motion control we are even going one step further. Trust your feelings and decide for yourself if you want to use it pro­fessionally or not. Motion control for the new panels is provided with the app and the optional remote control as well. Control dimming or color temperature with a tilt movement of your hand and get astonishing results with this new kind of workflow.

Screenshots

DMXcat®4 screens
All in App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: All in App at 4.5 against DMXcat®'s 3.9. All in App also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). DMXcat®'s advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 50%) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

All in App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DMXcat® has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of DMXcat®'s written reviews are positive against 50% of All in App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DMXcat® ships an update monthly, All in App every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DMXcat® versus All in App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMXcat®All in App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (26 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCity Theatrical, IncAladdin co., Ltd.

Customer experience

DMXcat®

All ratings26 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative26.3%

All in App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

DMXcat®

No in-app purchases

None

All in App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DMXcat® free?
DMXcat® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is All in App free?
All in App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DMXcat® or All in App?
All in App is rated higher. DMXcat® averages 3.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while All in App averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do DMXcat® or All in App have ads?
Neither DMXcat® nor All in App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DMXcat® or All in App?
DMXcat® ships an update monthly, and All in App every 4 weeks. Most recently, DMXcat® was updated on October 13, 2026 and All in App on October 9, 2026.

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