# Blackout v2 (Legacy) vs Set Light

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackout v2 (Legacy) at 76% against Set Light's 0%. Blackout v2 (Legacy) also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Set Light's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blackout v2 (Legacy) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Set Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blackout v2 (Legacy) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Blackout v2 (Legacy)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Set Light's.

Blackout v2 (Legacy) ships an update every 2 weeks, Set Light every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blackout v2 (Legacy) | Set Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-v2-legacy/id1414562959/reviews)** | [4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-light/id1492624256/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 359 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blackout Lighting Console Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896466673) | [Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318210459) |

## What reviewers say

### Blackout v2 (Legacy)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-v2-legacy/id1414562959)

This professional lighting console app offers an intuitive interface and powerful effects engine for controlling DMX, Art-Net, and sACN lighting setups. It features a vast cloud fixture database, custom fixture creation, and advanced control options for seamless lighting design and execution.

**Highlights:** Cloud Fixture Database, Custom Fixture Creation, Streamlined Fixture Patching, Intuitive Fixture Controls, Multi-Cuelist Platform, Dynamic Effects Engine, Advanced MIDI Support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $799.99 | one-time |


### Set Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-light/id1492624256)

Configure ETC products wirelessly using NFC or a Bluetooth bridge. Address and set RDM labels, personalities, and DMX addresses for your fixtures. Plan configurations in advance and push them when ready.

**Highlights:** NFC configuration of ETC products, Wireless addressing and configuration, Bluetooth bridge connectivity, RDM label, personality, and DMX address setting, Save and push configurations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blackout v2 (Legacy) free?

Blackout v2 (Legacy) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Set Light free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blackout v2 (Legacy) or Set Light?

Blackout v2 (Legacy) is rated higher. Blackout v2 (Legacy) averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Set Light averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.

### Do Blackout v2 (Legacy) or Set Light have ads?

Neither Blackout v2 (Legacy) nor Set Light shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blackout v2 (Legacy) or Set Light?

Blackout v2 (Legacy) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Set Light every 2 months. Most recently, Blackout v2 (Legacy) was updated on November 2, 2026 and Set Light on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
