Comparison

ROBE lighting vs G3Link

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

Head to head
About

ROBE lighting

Features
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Awesome world of ROBE in one special application! You can find there all products of ROBE manufactory – all types of lights with their technical specifications and user manuals. In addition, news from Robe´s world and upcoming exhibitions are waiting for you in this app. And why is this application special? Because it´s fully functional in offline mode! Let´s try it!

About

G3Link

Control essential grandMA3 lighting console functions remotely from your mobile device. Ideal for lighting programmers and technicians to adjust fixtures, recall presets, and send commands while on stage during pre-production and setup.

Highlights
  • Select Groups instantly
  • Recall & update Presets
  • Send Macros & Commands
  • Check Patch
  • Align Buttons with live feedback
  • Status Feedback
Features
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Walk the stage. Focus your fixtures. No console babysitter needed. G3Link puts the essential grandMA3 controls in your hand – so you can move freely on stage while setting up, focusing, and checking fixtures. Built for lighting programmers and technicians who want to work smarter during pre-production. BUILT FOR PRE-FOCUS - Select Groups instantly – no walking back to the console - Recall & update Presets on the spot – incl. All 1 / All 2 - Send Macros & Commands directly from the stage - Check your Patch – sync, save and load offline - Align Buttons with live feedback - Status Feedback – connection state, highlight, and more PERFECT FOR - Pre-focus and fixture alignment - Rehearsals and tech runs - Fixture checks and troubleshooting on stage - Theatre, opera & touring setups HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your device to the same network as your grandMA3 2. Enter IP address and session in the Config tab 3. Walk on stage and start working FREE & PRO The free version covers basic operation – great for testing. Unlock the full experience with a one-time Pro purchase. The optional Supporter subscription gives access to experimental features like Gamepad integration and Developer Mode. REQUIREMENTS - grandMA3 console or onPC - Same local network (LAN or Wi-Fi) - OSC Send & Receive enabled in grandMA3 settings DISCLAIMER G3Link is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by MA Lighting Technology GmbH. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ROBE lighting4 screens
G3Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ROBE lighting at none against G3Link's 2. ROBE lighting also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. G3Link sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ROBE lighting asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ROBE lighting ships an update weekly, G3Link every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ROBE lighting versus G3Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterROBE lightingG3Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROBE lighting s.r.o.Roger Imhof

In-app purchases

None

ROBE lighting

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

G3Link

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • G3Link Pro$17.99

Questions

Is ROBE lighting free?
ROBE lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is G3Link free?
G3Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ROBE lighting or G3Link have ads?
Neither ROBE lighting nor G3Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ROBE lighting or G3Link?
ROBE lighting ships an update weekly, and G3Link every 2 months. Most recently, ROBE lighting was updated on November 2, 2026 and G3Link on November 5, 2026.

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