Comparison

DMXcat® vs MiBoxer Smart

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

MiBoxer Smart

Control smart lighting's color, brightness, and temperature with ease. Enjoy dynamic lighting effects that sync with music or automate based on your environment. Share control with family for a connected smart home experience.

Highlights
  • Color, brightness, saturation control
  • Color temperature adjustment
  • Music rhythm lighting effects
  • Device sharing with family
  • Automated lighting control (temp, location, time)
  • Remote control from anywhere
Features
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1.Easy to control color, brightness,saturation, color temperature of lighting 2.Music rhythm function, lighting changed based on music rhythm, looks like dancing 3.One button to share device with your family, make all of your family member to enjoy smart life 4.Lights will turn on/off automatically based on temperature,location, time which surround you, more intelligent control system 5.Use APP to control lighting in anywhere, remote control function to do easy control.

Screenshots

DMXcat®4 screens
MiBoxer Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MiBoxer Smart at 4.8 against DMXcat®'s 3.9. MiBoxer Smart also leads on ratings volume (178 vs 26) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). DMXcat®'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (68% vs 55%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

MiBoxer Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MiBoxer Smart has 178 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of DMXcat®'s written reviews are positive against 55% of MiBoxer Smart'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, MiBoxer Smart every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DMXcat® versus MiBoxer Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMXcat®MiBoxer Smart
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (26 ratings)4.8 (178 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews — better55.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26178 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCity Theatrical, IncShenzhen Xincaiyi Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

DMXcat®

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

MiBoxer Smart

All ratings178 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

DMXcat®

No in-app purchases

None

MiBoxer Smart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DMXcat® free?
DMXcat® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MiBoxer Smart free?
MiBoxer Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DMXcat® or MiBoxer Smart?
MiBoxer Smart is rated higher. DMXcat® averages 3.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while MiBoxer Smart averages 4.8 from 178 ratings.
Do DMXcat® or MiBoxer Smart have ads?
Neither DMXcat® nor MiBoxer Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DMXcat® or MiBoxer Smart?
DMXcat® ships an update monthly, and MiBoxer Smart every 9 months. Most recently, DMXcat® was updated on October 13, 2026 and MiBoxer Smart on October 18, 2026.

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