shift vs DMX Phone Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
shift
Easily view and edit patch information on your EOS family devices directly from your iOS device. Features include auto console discovery, channel/address viewing, and quick patching capabilities. Monitor streaming channel levels live with filtering options.
- Auto console discovery
- View patch information by channel or address
- Quickly jump to desired channel/address
- DimCheck for address flashing and patching
- Flash out channels and repatch
- View streaming channel levels live
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View and edit the patch information on your eos family devices quickly and easily from your iOS device - Auto console discovery - View patch information by channel or by address - quickly jump to a desired channel or address - Use "DimCheck" to quickly flash through addresses, jumping to the next empty address if required. Once an address is identified quickly patch it to the required address straight from your device - Flash out channels, repatch and move as required, all directly from your device - View streaming channel levels live, filter by group, keyword or active channels
DMX Phone Control
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Take command of your show with DMX Phone Control — the ultimate mobile DMX/ArtNet controller designed for theatre, TV, live events, and creative professionals. Built with operators in mind, this app delivers instant cue response, clean UI clarity, and powerful media assignment tools for flawless performance every time. Key Features Real-Time Control: Send ArtNet instantly with zero-lag feedback — perfect for live cueing and precision timing. Dynamic Media Assignment: Attach images or videos to cues for visual previews and quick access. Colour Filtering & Scaling: Operator-friendly filters for reliable looks. Persistent Storage: Your universe/channel setups and media stay locked in across launches. Demo Mode: Explore all core functionality with limited universes — upgrade to unlock full control. Built for Pros Whether you're cueing LX effects, programming playback, or previsualizing live looks, DMX Phone Control is your backstage companion: Designed for fast finger access and screen clarity Compatible with ArtNet over Wi-Fi UX refined for operators under pressure Why Upgrade? Unlock full power with a single in-app purchase: Remove demo watermark Edit universe/channel settings Enable flashlight cue mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DMX Phone Control at every 3 months against shift's every 11 months. shift's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). 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. shift sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DMX Phone Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
shift ships an update every 11 months, DMX Phone Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | shift | DMX Phone Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Williamson | DANIEL BRETT SZELAZEK |
In-app purchases
shift
- Full Access$10.99
DMX Phone Control
- Unlock Full Version$9.99
