Comparison

DMX512 vs TheLightingController

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

Head to head

TheLightingController

DMX lighting software

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

DMX512

Features

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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

About

TheLightingController

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

DMX5124 screens

TheLightingController4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

DMX512 ships an update every 7 months, TheLightingController every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 15, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

DMX512 versus TheLightingController: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	DMX512	TheLightingController
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
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

None

DMX512

No in-app purchases

None

TheLightingController

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DMX512 free?

DMX512 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is TheLightingController free?

TheLightingController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do DMX512 or TheLightingController have ads?

Neither DMX512 nor TheLightingController shows ads.

Which is updated more often, DMX512 or TheLightingController?

DMX512 ships an update every 7 months, and TheLightingController every 5 weeks. Most recently, DMX512 was updated on September 15, 2026 and TheLightingController on September 15, 2026.