edelkrone vs amaran
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
edelkrone
Control edelkrone HeadPLUS and HeadPLUS PRO devices remotely. This app also allows control of other compatible edelkrone motion control equipment when used with HeadPLUS and HeadPLUS PRO.
- Remote device control
- HeadPLUS control
- HeadPLUS PRO control
- Motion control equipment compatibility
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With this app, you can control edelkrone HeadPLUS and HeadPLUS PRO devices remotely. Any other edelkrone motion control equipment which can be used together with HeadPLUS and HeadPLUS PRO, can also be controlled with this app.
amaran
Control your lighting setup effortlessly with a user-friendly interface. Manage multiple fixtures, adjust brightness, and save custom configurations in real-time. This app is designed to simplify your creative process, whether on location or in the studio.
- Simplified lighting control
- Real-time adjustments
- Multi-light management
- Customizable shortcuts
- Save favorite setups
- Toggle lights on/off
- Adjust brightness
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Ready to light up your creative world with ease? The amaran app brings a simplified, user-friendly interface that makes lighting control easy and hassle-free, so you can focus on what you do best – creating your content! Whether you’re shooting on-the-go or working from your studio, the app can control all your Sidus-compatible amaran and Aputure fixtures, powered by the Sidus Mesh. With real-time control, multi-light management, customizable shortcuts for quick adjustments, and the ability to save your favorite setups with just a tap, the amaran mobile app ensures you spend less time setting up and more time on your creative process. You also have the ability to toggle your lights on and off, adjust the brightness, or quickly identify the status of each light — see what color they're set to or if they're displaying an effect — all straight from the device menu. Tailored specifically for creators, this app is the perfect tool to elevate your content creation experience. With a simplified interface that’s easier to navigate, the amaran app lets you manage multiple lights, save your favorite setups, and make real-time adjustments. Just dive in, explore its intuitive features, and watch your creativity shine. Real-time control over your creative environment is just a tap away!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: amaran at 3.5 against edelkrone's 1.9. amaran also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 19%). edelkrone's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
amaran holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of edelkrone's written reviews are positive against 31% of amaran's.
edelkrone ships an update every 2 weeks, amaran every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | edelkrone | amaran |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (67 ratings) | 3.5 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | 31.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | edelkrone USA INC | Sidus Link Ltd. |
Customer experience
edelkrone
amaran
Bugs and requests
edelkrone
Reported bugs
20 issues- Bluetooth disconnects after 45 seconds to 1 minute of use
- App fails to recognize paired devices
- Multi-device pairing not working (HeadPLUS + SliderONE)
- App crashes when launching timelapse function
- Firmware update loops that never complete
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- Sequencer plays out of order or stops halfway
- Focus module crashes when saving lens settings
- Shutter timing broken in timelapse mode
- Turntable not moving during sequence playback
- App freezes on pairing screens
- Presets not saving or disappearing after disconnect
- Connection drops when switching app modes
- Lens upload errors after saving
- App crashes on iPad when adding devices
- Motor runs at full power unexpectedly
- Devices not communicating with app
- App doesn't display controls for all connected devices
- Return to position function fails
- Speed changes not applying without saving pose
- App crashes after iOS updates
Requested features
15 requests- Optional firmware updates instead of forced updates
- Ability to control multiple devices simultaneously
- Offline mode for editing sequences without device connection
- Hardware controller with full feature support
- Persistent settings and preset saving
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- Better documentation and comprehensive user manuals
- Improved touch controls and UI precision
- Dark mode with better outdoor visibility
- API for third-party app development
- Dedicated hardware remote with full functionality
- U.S.-based customer service and support
- Instant path feature for Dolly
- Text-based pose naming instead of photos
- Troubleshooting guides in app
- Wired USB controller alternative
amaran
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
edelkrone
No in-app purchases
amaran
No in-app purchases
