Comparison

Stellar by ARRI vs Scenario mobile

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

Head to head
About

Stellar by ARRI

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
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ARRI is improving Stellar since its introduction, closely follow technology developments and users’ feedback of this intelligent app for professional lighting control. Stellar reimagines lighting control by automatically managing complex DMX settings and by featuring control interfaces with stunning graphic design. Programmed intelligence and advanced communication make connecting ARRI LED fixtures and third party fixtures to the app simple and straightforward. Features: - Create projects and scenes to organize your lighting setups - Automatic discovery of ARRI fixtures using RDM - Auto Layout (automatically manages DMX modes and addresses) - Unique and beautiful user interfaces for all color modes - Control CCT, HSI, RGBW, x,y Coordinates, Gel Selection, Source Matching and Lighting Effects - Select gel and source matching colors for the L-Series - Import a light plot diagram to visually layout fixtures - Advanced color gamut selection in x,y Coordinates - Group fixtures to control them at the same time - Favorites to store a custom color or lighting effect - Look creation to store scene color settings - Live Sync - Export/Import projects, scenes, & favorites - iCloud backup - Change settings of fixtures - Control the master intensity of all fixtures - Multi-Select fixtures - Advanced search and sort functions - Quickly identify fixtures via RDM - Handles Art-Net compliant nodes and complex DMX networks - Assign names to fixture for easy referencing - Works on iPhones and iPads Stellar is the perfect app to quickly and easily control ARRI and third party lights in small to mid size studio as well as while on set. Whether a large film with many scenes and setups or a small project with just a few fixtures, Stellar is built to work in all scenarios. With a long list of feature additions already implemented and planned, Stellar is growing into a fully featured lighting control platform. Stellar is the “go-to” application for controlling fixtures as it seamlessly integrates functionality with great design making the task of adjusting lights effortless. Preview: https://youtu.be/JmGP9tzg-X8 Compatibility: Works with iPhones (5.5” and up) and iPads (9.7” and up), iOS 11 and up Art-Net Gateways: SkyLink, SkyPanel (FW 4.1 and up), ENTTEC, Luminex Stellar Unlimited: Test and work with all features of Stellar, it is free of charge for five fixture. Get unlimited access with a one-time payment. Privacy Policy: https://www.arri.com/en/privacy EULA: http://www.arri.com/corporate/about_arri/legal/end_user_license_agreement/ ©2022 Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. All ARRI trademarks and copyrights used herein are the property of the ARRI. All rights reserved.

About

Scenario mobile

Create film diagrams, manage equipment lists, and coordinate your crew. This app streamlines pre-production and on-set adjustments for film, TV, theater, and live events.

Highlights
  • Intuitive diagram editor
  • Easy equipment list building
  • Crew coordination and updates
  • Reusable gear lists
  • Real-time team synchronization
Features
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Scenario: Fast Diagrams, Gear Lists & Crew Collaboration Scenario is the ultimate production tool for film, TV, theater, and live events — merging creativity, productivity, and technical execution. • Fast, intuitive diagram editor: Create camera blocking, lighting plots, and stage setups without delay. • Equipment lists made easy: Build, reuse, and share gear lists instantly for rentals and planning. • Crew coordination, simplified: Connect your team to projects — keep everyone updated as changes happen. From pre-production to last-minute adjustments, Scenario keeps your team in sync — at the speed of thought. Perfect for: Filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, lighting designers, production designers, gaffers, and more!

Screenshots

Stellar by ARRI4 screens
Scenario mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Stellar by ARRI at 4.5 against Scenario mobile's 3.9. Stellar by ARRI also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). Scenario mobile's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 31%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Stellar by ARRI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Scenario mobile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stellar by ARRI holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Stellar by ARRI's written reviews are positive against 67% of Scenario mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stellar by ARRI ships an update every 6 weeks, Scenario mobile weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stellar by ARRI versus Scenario mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStellar by ARRIScenario mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (41 ratings) — better3.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB77 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperARRI GroupScenario Software LLC

Customer experience

Stellar by ARRI

All ratings41 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%

Scenario mobile

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Stellar by ARRI

Subscriptions2
  • Stellar Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Stellar Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stellar Unlimited$99.99
2 purchases

Scenario mobile

Subscriptions2
  • Scenario Starter$5.991 Month
  • Scenario Pro$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Stellar by ARRI free?
Stellar by ARRI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scenario mobile free?
Scenario mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stellar by ARRI or Scenario mobile?
Stellar by ARRI is rated higher. Stellar by ARRI averages 4.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Scenario mobile averages 3.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Stellar by ARRI or Scenario mobile have ads?
Neither Stellar by ARRI nor Scenario mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stellar by ARRI or Scenario mobile?
Stellar by ARRI ships an update every 6 weeks, and Scenario mobile weekly. Most recently, Stellar by ARRI was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scenario mobile on October 24, 2026.

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