Comparison

DMX512 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

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_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

DMX5124 screens
TheLightingController_D1024W4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TheLightingController_D1024W at monthly 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 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

DMX512 ships an update every 7 months, TheLightingController_D1024W monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
DMX512 versus TheLightingController_D1024W: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMX512TheLightingController_D1024W
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 โ€” better17
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen leynew technology Co.ltd.The Lighting Controller

In-app purchases

None

DMX512

No in-app purchases

None

TheLightingController_D1024W

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DMX512 free?
DMX512 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 DMX512 or TheLightingController_D1024W have ads?
Neither DMX512 nor TheLightingController_D1024W shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DMX512 or TheLightingController_D1024W?
DMX512 ships an update every 7 months, and TheLightingController_D1024W monthly. Most recently, DMX512 was updated on September 15, 2026 and TheLightingController_D1024W on September 19, 2026.

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