Wily! vs ShowTech Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.
ShowTech Tools
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ShowTech Tools est une application professionnelle conçue pour les techniciens du spectacle, de l’événementiel et de la production technique. L’application centralise des outils et calculateurs utilisés quotidiennement en lumière, vidéo, audio, RF, laser, rigging, électricité et workflow console. FONCTIONNALITÉS • Lumière Calculs photométriques, projection, beam, lux, lumen, candela, DMX et outils techniques lumière. • Vidéo Throw ratio, tailles d’image, brightness, nits, foot-lamberts, overlap et outils projection. • Audio Calculs liés au son, vitesse, délais, longueur d’onde et outils techniques audio. • RF Outils de fréquences, calculs RF et assistance technique sans-fil. • Laser Calculs de sécurité laser : NOHD, SZED, CZED et outils dédiés aux opérateurs laser. • Rigging & Électricité Calculs de charge, puissance, triphasé, intensité et conversions électriques. • Console & grandMA3 Création de plugins MA3, outils console et partage communautaire de plugins. • GDTF Création et génération simplifiée de profils GDTF compatibles workflow MA3 et Vectorworks. • Références techniques DMX512, Art-Net, sACN, réseau et protocoles techniques intégrés. ShowTech Tools est développé par des professionnels du terrain afin de proposer des outils rapides, simples et adaptés aux besoins réels de la production technique. ABONNEMENTS Certaines fonctionnalités nécessitent un abonnement actif. Les abonnements sont disponibles en formule annuelle avec renouvellement automatique. Le paiement est débité du compte Apple lors de la confirmation de l’achat. L’abonnement est renouvelé automatiquement sauf désactivation au moins 24 heures avant la fin de la période en cours. Le renouvellement est facturé dans les 24 heures précédant la fin de l’abonnement. Les abonnements peuvent être gérés depuis les réglages du compte Apple après l’achat. Conditions d’utilisation : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Politique de confidentialité : https://www.openwhite.eu/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wily! at none against ShowTech Tools's 9. Wily! also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). ShowTech Tools's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads 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. ShowTech Tools sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Wily! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Wily! ships an update every 7 months, ShowTech Tools every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wily! | ShowTech Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 216 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pangolab | Francois Vandermeeren |
In-app purchases
Wily!
No in-app purchases
ShowTech Tools
- ShowTech Network Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- ShowTech Tools – Lumière3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- ShowTech Tools – Vidéo3 Days trial$6.991 Year
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- ShowTech Tools – Laser3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- ShowTech Tools – Console3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Français3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Francais3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Son & RF Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- ShowTech Tools3 Days trial$24.991 Year









