Comparison

PxMobile DMX vs TheLightingController_D1024W

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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_D1024W

Features
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TheLightingController_D1024W is the dedicated control app for the D1024W DMX interface (https://forum2.thelightingcontroller.com/viewforum.php?f=172). The D1024W works with our TheLightingController lighting software (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thelightingcontroller/id6554000067) and can also operate operate independently. In standalone mode (without any connected computer or mobile device), the D1024W can store and play up to 16 lighting scenes across 8 separate zones, with 4 master faders, 4 speed sliders, 4 color wheels and 2 follow spots for direct live control. TheLightingController_D1024W offers a quick and easy way to control all these standalone functions directly from your iPhone or iPad.

Screenshots

PxMobile DMX4 screens
TheLightingController_D1024W4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TheLightingController_D1024W at monthly 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 ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท 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_D1024W monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
PxMobile DMX versus TheLightingController_D1024W: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPxMobile DMXTheLightingController_D1024W
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPXMThe Lighting Controller

In-app purchases

None

PxMobile DMX

No in-app purchases

None

TheLightingController_D1024W

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PxMobile DMX free?
PxMobile DMX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TheLightingController_D1024W free?
TheLightingController_D1024W is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PxMobile DMX or TheLightingController_D1024W have ads?
Neither PxMobile DMX nor TheLightingController_D1024W shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PxMobile DMX or TheLightingController_D1024W?
PxMobile DMX ships an update every 19 months, and TheLightingController_D1024W monthly. Most recently, PxMobile DMX was updated on September 16, 2026 and TheLightingController_D1024W on September 19, 2026.

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