DMXcat® vs Totius
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.
Totius
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Totius is a reality capture platform for real estate investors and construction companies. The platform brings your building transparency to be available for different parties who are managing, designing and working with construction and operational life cycle management. Accessing to the transparency building information can be done regardless of time, device, or location. Use our app to capture 360-degree image with attitude “Now we can document everything” and add standard direction phots to building’s floor plans. People who have received invitation from Totius platform can have access to the information, they can add and respond to observations, in real time. During life cycles management you can use the platform as a link to all digital information of the building and enrich 360-degree image information e.g. with images, notes, web links, documents. WHY USE TOTIUS? Creates surprising value for the owner, because they can follow construction company’s commitment, track commitment to schedule, the quality of work and safety factors. The Totius platform also supports AI development at construction site. Overall continuous development on the construction site - Make weekly project meetings more efficient with different parties. Plan your work, review degree of readiness and quality commitments while looking at up-to-date site conditions. Using Totius platform people do not need to go to construction site because the building comes virtually to you. Easy to set up – and integrate to other digital solutions! - Integrated with the apps you use every day, webservice, including project management, document storage and IoT systems.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DMXcat® at monthly against Totius's every 4 months. Totius's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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® ships an update monthly, Totius every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DMXcat® | Totius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City Theatrical, Inc | Kelotwin |
In-app purchases
DMXcat®
No in-app purchases
Totius
No in-app purchases









