Comparison

Wily! vs ControllerApp

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

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.

Screenshots

Wily!4 screens
ControllerApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wily! ships an update every 7 months, ControllerApp fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Wily! versus ControllerApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWily!ControllerApp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPangolabNaor Bonomo

In-app purchases

None

Wily!

No in-app purchases

None

ControllerApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wily! free?
Wily! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ControllerApp free?
ControllerApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wily! or ControllerApp have ads?
Neither Wily! nor ControllerApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wily! or ControllerApp?
Wily! ships an update every 7 months, and ControllerApp fortnightly. Most recently, Wily! was updated on October 6, 2026 and ControllerApp on October 6, 2026.

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