DMX512 vs TheLightingController
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DMX512
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quipment support DMX standard protocol output The device supports the art-net protocol Support manual adjustment of light adjustment Support static scene, dynamic scene customization edit and use Supports audio mode, auto - dimming
TheLightingController
Design impressive light shows for your DMX lighting equipment. This mobile application is specifically built to function with the DMX interface "D1024W".
- Create lightshows
- DMX lighting control
- Works with D1024W interface
- Mobile lighting design
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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 DMX512's every 7 months. DMX512's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 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.
DMX512 ships an update every 7 months, TheLightingController every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DMX512 | TheLightingController |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ShenZhen LeyNew technology Co.,Ltd | The Lighting Controller |
In-app purchases
DMX512
No in-app purchases
TheLightingController
No in-app purchases
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