Hyperlay vs Mode Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hyperlay
This app automates complex rigging calculations for live shows and productions. It generates markout lists, venue overlays, and detailed steel counts, saving time and reducing errors. Features include load distribution analysis and unit conversion for global use.
- Automated markout list generation
- Zoomable venue overlay with heat map
- Bridle assembly calculations
- Automatic steel counting and export
- Built-in distance, load, and bridle tools
- Load distribution analysis
- Units switcher (metric/imperial)
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Hyperlay Enterprise is a rigging app that helps you automate calculations of various aspects needed in the pre-production and load-in phase of setting up a show…and much more. Hyperlay has already saved experienced riggers, productions and venues hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars setting up their shows. Hyperlay is built for riggers by riggers. Feature Highlights: - MARKOUT LIST: Creates a sorted markout list. X- and Y-coordinates are translated into US/DS and SL/SR and points are automatically grouped. Small tolerances are automatically filtered out, so all point within 50mm are grouped together. Minimize errors and time used for chalk out with this functionality. SR or SL points can be filtered out to make it possible for two riggers to chalk out on the same dataset on bigger productions. - OVERLAY: Hyperlay automatically creates a zoomable venue overlay with tappable points for your show. The overlay has an option to show the points with symbols as a default overlay, or as a heat map where heavy point loads are red and the lighter points are yellow. - BRIDLE CALCULATIONS Hyperlay can automatically creates individual bridle assemblies. The bridles are automatically calculated based on hook height or bridle drop. But the user can easy adjust the individual assemblies to their needs and the total steel count are updated instantly with every change you make. Hyperlay even utilizes the iPhone's gyroscope to orientate the bridle correctly within the venue to avoid wrong configurations. Accurate calculations gives increased safety and reduces load-in time of the production and needed WAH. - STEEL COUNTING Automatically count points and calculate the steel count of the entire setup including wires, chains, shackles, master links, and even burlaps. Available steels are selectable by the user. Steels are divided between 1- and 2ton equipment, displaying an individual steel counts for 1- and 2ton equipment. Link size of non standard deck chains can be adjusted to maintain accurate calculations on that type of equipment. You can even export your steel count as a PDF. - BUILT-IN UTILITIES: Need to measure the distance between two objects in the Overlay? Hyperlay lets do that with just a couple of taps! Select the Tools in the Overlay tab and select the "Distance Tool". Other built-in tools includes a "Load Tool" (to view combined load on a point/beam) and a "Bridle Tool" (lets you attach legs of a bridge to another beam). - LOAD DISTRIBUTION Automatically calculates load distribution to the roof structure. Forces are summed on all objects in the load path. To display the combined load on a beam or a secondary steel, simply tap on it in the overlay. - UNITS SWITCHER Switch at any time between meters, millimeters, feet, inches, kilograms, pounds, kilo-newton and tons. From any location in the app. - PROJECT SHARING Hyperlay enhances your workflow by allowing you to share your project with your rigging team. Project files can shared via cloud services like iCloud/Dropbox, or via email. Files can even be shared when you are not on a network using AirDrop. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@hyperlay.dk.
Mode Controller
Control crane operations wirelessly via a local network. This app offers a simple interface for one-click control of multiple devices and free grouping, enhancing efficiency and safety on construction sites and in warehouses.
- Wireless crane control via LAN
- One-click control of multiple devices
- Free grouping of crane devices
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Enhanced work efficiency and safety
- Comprehensive security mechanisms
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The Mode App is an application designed specifically for cranes, which enables wireless control through a local area network connection. It has the advantages of simple interface operation, one-click control of multiple devices, and free grouping. Users can easily operate on their phones or tablets to control the lifting and lowering of the crane, improving work efficiency and safety. The following are the main functions and features of Mode App: Wireless control: Through a local area network connection, users can wirelessly control the lifting and lowering of the crane on their mobile phones or tablet computers, making it convenient and fast. One-click control of multiple devices: Mode App supports simultaneous control of multiple crane devices, allowing users to control multiple devices to lift and lower simultaneously with one click. Free grouping: Users can freely combine multiple crane devices into a group to achieve simultaneous lifting and lowering, facilitating unified control and management. Simple interface operation: The interface design of Mode App is simple and intuitive, and users can achieve lifting control of the crane with simple touch or gesture operations. Safe and reliable: Mode App has a comprehensive security mechanism and permission control to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the crane by users. The Mode App is suitable for various occasions where cranes are needed, such as construction sites, logistics warehouses, and port terminals. By using the Mode App, users can more easily and quickly control crane equipment, improving work efficiency and safety.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hyperlay at 50% against Mode Controller's 0%. Hyperlay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Mode Controller's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Hyperlay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Hyperlay's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mode Controller's.
Hyperlay ships an update every 3 months, Mode Controller fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hyperlay | Mode Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Drop APS | 格物(北京)电动科技有限公司 |
Customer experience
Hyperlay
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In-app purchases
Hyperlay
No in-app purchases
Mode Controller
No in-app purchases
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