# Stellar by ARRI vs GMA WebRemote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GMA WebRemote at 100% against Stellar by ARRI's 31%. GMA WebRemote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Stellar by ARRI's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stellar by ARRI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and GMA WebRemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GMA WebRemote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stellar by ARRI has 41 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Stellar by ARRI's written reviews are positive against 100% of GMA WebRemote's.

Stellar by ARRI ships an update every 6 weeks, GMA WebRemote every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stellar by ARRI | GMA WebRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-by-arri/id1429030664/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gma-webremote/id1469881698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARRI Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/733009342) | [Matthias Schoeffmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309135833) |

## What reviewers say

### Stellar by ARRI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-by-arri/id1429030664)

This app simplifies professional lighting control for film and studio productions. It automates complex DMX settings, offers intuitive interfaces for color adjustments, and seamlessly connects ARRI and third-party fixtures. Organize setups, manage fixtures, and create custom looks with ease.

**Highlights:** Project and scene organization, Automatic fixture discovery (RDM), Auto Layout for DMX management, Advanced color control (CCT, HSI, RGBW, x,y), Fixture grouping and control, Import light plot diagrams, Export/Import projects and scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stellar Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Stellar Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Stellar Unlimited | $99.99 | one-time |


### GMA WebRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gma-webremote/id1469881698)

This tool enhances the grandMA2 console's web remote functionality by automatically discovering devices on your network. It also prevents your mobile device from sleeping, ensuring uninterrupted connections and offering features like auto-login and IP-based colorization.

**Highlights:** Device discovery on network, Always-On mode to prevent sleep, Auto-connect to last IP, Auto-login with predefined credentials, Colorize devices by IP address

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stellar by ARRI free?

Stellar by ARRI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GMA WebRemote free?

GMA WebRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stellar by ARRI or GMA WebRemote?

GMA WebRemote is rated higher. Stellar by ARRI averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while GMA WebRemote averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Stellar by ARRI or GMA WebRemote have ads?

Neither Stellar by ARRI nor GMA WebRemote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stellar by ARRI or GMA WebRemote?

Stellar by ARRI ships an update every 6 weeks, and GMA WebRemote every 2 months. Most recently, Stellar by ARRI was updated on October 24, 2026 and GMA WebRemote on October 24, 2026.

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