PxMobile DMX vs TheLightingController
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PxMobile DMX
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NOTE: The application requires PXM controller PX340, PX345 or PX710. This application allows to control DMX devices connected to the PX340 and PX345 DMX Controllers. Communication with the device takes place via Wi-Fi or Cellular Data Modem (only in devices where available). - Turning ON and OFF the scenes and the programs, master brightness control for all the devices in zone, - Events triggering, - Controller status preview, - Different levels of users permissions.
TheLightingController
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Create stunning lightshows for your DMX lighting equipment with this powerful mobile app. This application is designed to work exclusively with the DMX interface “D1024W”. Learn more about the interface here: https://forum2.thelightingcontroller.com/viewtopic.php?t=172
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TheLightingController at every 5 weeks against PxMobile DMX's every 19 months. PxMobile DMX's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PxMobile DMX ships an update every 19 months, TheLightingController every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PxMobile DMX | TheLightingController |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PXM | The Lighting Controller |
In-app purchases
PxMobile DMX
No in-app purchases
TheLightingController
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PxMobile DMX free?
Is TheLightingController free?
Do PxMobile DMX or TheLightingController have ads?
Which is updated more often, PxMobile DMX or TheLightingController?
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