Comparison

Predilux vs DMX Patch

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

Head to head
About

Predilux

This app helps photographers and videographers predict light exposure based on light source and distance. It also allows inverse measurement of distance by specifying exposure, considering various camera and light source settings, and gels.

Highlights
  • Predict light exposure
  • Measure distance to light source
  • Adjust camera settings (FPS, ISO, Shutter)
  • Configure light source settings
  • Apply gel effects (Diffusion, CTO/CTB, +- Green)
  • Experimentally verified results
Features
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Predilux lets you predict the exposure (key light) measured by a light meter, by choosing a light source and a distance. Or inversely measure the distance to the light source by specifying the exposure. Predilux takes into account camera settings (FPS, ISO, Shutter), source settings (Focalization, Lens, Grid, etc.) and gels (Diffusion, CTO/CTB, CTS, +- Green, and dozen of effects). All results have been experimentally verified with a light meter in rental shops. Predilux does not rely on constructor’s data. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Predilux is switching its pricing model to a monthly subscription. Starting Sept 1st 2023, Predilux will cost $14.99/year or $1.49/mo (cancel anytime). If you buy Predilux now, you will be eligible for 2 years free. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DMX Patch

Features
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A DMX address planner built for lighting technicians. Pick a fixture, enter a quantity - universes and addresses are calculated console-style. FEATURES - 11,000+ fixtures and 45,000+ DMX modes, fully offline - Sign in with your GDTF Share account to download the up-to-date fixture library - Console-style patch flow: fixtures never split across universes - 512-channel Universe grid: every fixture in its own color, start addresses marked - Move fixtures: tap a fixture on the grid, drop it on an empty cell - Overlap warnings - Plain DMX quick picks: dimmer, RGB, RGBW and more in one tap - Create your own fixtures and keep them forever - Share your patch list as a clean image card - Your rig is saved automatically: close the app, lose nothing On site, in preproduction, on tour - keep your patch in your pocket, not on paper.

Screenshots

Predilux4 screens
DMX Patch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DMX Patch at none against Predilux's 1. Predilux's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Predilux sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. DMX Patch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Predilux versus DMX Patch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrediluxDMX Patch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWID LLCONURCAN AYDOGAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Predilux

Subscriptions1
  • Predilux$14.991 Year
None

DMX Patch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Predilux free?
Predilux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DMX Patch free?
DMX Patch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Predilux or DMX Patch have ads?
DMX Patch shows ads; Predilux does not.

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