Wily! vs ControllerApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Wily!
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Wily! is a virtual control surface for controlling the lighting software PREGO (E.GO Controls) and HATHOR (ADB). Wily! synthesizes the characteristic accesses of the lighting consoles (hardwares) with the feedback of the softwares. Wily! had been designed to allow the light creation process to be uninterrupted and collegial. It is possible to work together, from several places simultaneously on one or several PREGO or HATHOR stations. Its simplicity of handling makes it a tool for all. It will give the necessary feedback to the lighting engineers, allowing them to intervene on their light in symbiosis with the showroom and electricians. Efficient and indispensable, you will appreciate it as well in creation, operation or on tour. Characteristics : - easy handling - modularity (each additional iPad multiplies the amount of accesses) - wired or wireless operation - personalization options per user - "console" mode or "client" mode - secure connection - allows to extend the accesses of compatible consoles PREGO + HATHOR - Ergonomics designed for main console use - ideal as backup, complement, tour, feedback, preparation ... - multi-iPad work simultaneously (independent or coupled) - plug'n'play - full access to playback registers (playbacks, fields, independents, playback master, Grand master ...) - control of moving lights - full access to all types of records - Channels information throughout the pipe - calibration of color changers with copy functions - full access to patch - and many others ! Notes: The purchase of PREGO or HATHOR software is essential. Wily! also works with PREGO or HATHOR offline, UNO128 and OnPC.
ControllerApp
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Controller-App Remote control for professional lighting consoles via Telnet and OSC. Works with GrandMA2/3. ⢠Console Control - Connect via Telnet/OSC to execute commands, adjust faders, buttons and control cues ⢠Virtual Encoders - Remote parameter control and fixture positioning ⢠Programmer Keypad - Direct command-line interface to your console ⢠Beam Calculator - Coverage area, throw distance, and lens angle calculations ⢠DMX Calculator - Address to DIP switch conversion ⢠RGB/CMY Color Mixer - Color mixing with HEX conversion ⢠Preset Manager - Save custom button configurations Controller-App is an independent third-party application. Not affiliated with or endorsed by MA Lighting. All related marks are registered trademarks of MA Lighting Technology GmbH.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ControllerApp at fortnightly against Wily!'s every 7 months. Wily!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wily! ships an update every 7 months, ControllerApp fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Wily! | ControllerApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 216 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pangolab | Naor Bonomo |
In-app purchases
Wily!
No in-app purchases
ControllerApp
No in-app purchases









