Comparison

PxMobile DMX vs TheLightingController

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

Head to head
About

PxMobile DMX

Features
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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.

About

TheLightingController

Design impressive light shows for your DMX lighting equipment. This mobile application is specifically built to function with the DMX interface "D1024W".

Highlights
  • Create lightshows
  • DMX lighting control
  • Works with D1024W interface
  • Mobile lighting design
Features
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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

Screenshots

PxMobile DMX4 screens
TheLightingController4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PxMobile DMX ships an update every 19 months, TheLightingController every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PxMobile DMX versus TheLightingController: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPxMobile DMXTheLightingController
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPXMThe Lighting Controller

In-app purchases

None

PxMobile DMX

No in-app purchases

None

TheLightingController

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PxMobile DMX free?
PxMobile DMX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TheLightingController free?
TheLightingController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PxMobile DMX or TheLightingController have ads?
Neither PxMobile DMX nor TheLightingController shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PxMobile DMX or TheLightingController?
PxMobile DMX ships an update every 19 months, and TheLightingController every 5 weeks. Most recently, PxMobile DMX was updated on November 2, 2026 and TheLightingController on November 4, 2026.

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