Comparison

Identity 2 vs MA Light Control

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

Head to head
About

Identity 2

Features
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Reveal a person's identity and the card they chose using their fingerprint! Effect: A spectator chooses a card, then puts it back in the deck. Point out to them that by choosing the card, they put their fingerprints on it. The card disappears into the deck, then the deck is shuffled. Explain that thanks to their "biometric signature", it is very easy to obtain information about the person and identify their card. As you speak, fan out the deck in a straight line on a table. Take out your iPhone/iPad, pass it over the deck of cards to memorize the different fingerprints on them. Ask the spectator to place his or her finger on the application's virtual detector. The scan starts. The spectator’s photo appears, along with his or her first name and chosen card. Key features: - Works with any card. - Easy to do; the application works for you. - Instant reset with another card and another spectator - The spectator can be photographed in impromptu mode. - Access to settings via a hidden menu for complete customization of the application. - High audience impact. The person's picture and first name do not have to appear. You are free to use any photo and message you wish in the spaces designed for that purpose. This application is intended for entertainment only, and cannot be used as a real fingerprint scanner.

About

MA Light Control

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MA Light Control is a professional show control app designed for performers who need precise, real-time control of their lighting environment. WHAT MA LIGHT CONTROL DOES MA Light Control connects to compatible Bluetooth lighting modules from Marc Antoine Magic and orchestrates them alongside your iPhone torch and smart lights β€” all from a single app. Build custom routines with step-by-step sequences that trigger on button press or release. Each step can simultaneously control multiple light sources with sample-accurate timing. FREE β€” FULLY FUNCTIONAL Connect your Bluetooth lighting module and start building routines immediately. Control your iPhone torch and module LED with precision sequences. Program exactly what happens on press and release for every button event. No subscription. No account required. Works immediately with compatible hardware. SMART LIGHTS INTEGRATION Connect your Smart lights directly into your routines. Control individual lights and groups with custom colors, brightness, and transition times β€” all synchronized with your performance. Import lighting scenes designed on Mac and trigger them instantly from your routines. Full animation support with keyframes and loops. BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE Haptic Feedback Program custom vibration patterns per step β€” discreet confirmation during live performance without looking at the screen. Auto-Timer Sequences Steps can trigger automatically after a configurable delay, creating self-running light sequences from a single button press. Blackout Mode Instantly black out the iPhone screen while keeping all controls active. Exit via shake, tap, or the next button event. FOR PROFESSIONALS MA Light Control is built for precision and reliability in live performance contexts. No subscription, no cloud dependency β€” everything runs locally on your network. Compatible with iPhone running iOS 17.6 or later. Bluetooth lighting module from Marc Antoine Magic required for core features. Smart Light Bridge required for smart light features.

Screenshots

Identity 24 screens
MA Light Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MA Light Control at Free against Identity 2's $11.99. MA Light Control also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Identity 2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

MA Light Control is free to download; Identity 2 costs $11.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Identity 2 ships an update every 2 months, MA Light Control every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Identity 2 versus MA Light Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdentity 2MA Light Control
Price$11.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin Vianneymarc-antoine Coucke

In-app purchases

None

Identity 2

No in-app purchases

None

MA Light Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Identity 2 free?
Identity 2 costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MA Light Control free?
MA Light Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Identity 2 or MA Light Control have ads?
Neither Identity 2 nor MA Light Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Identity 2 or MA Light Control?
Identity 2 ships an update every 2 months, and MA Light Control every 2 days. Most recently, Identity 2 was updated on October 10, 2026 and MA Light Control on October 4, 2026.

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