Comparison

Cinema Server Control vs css

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

Head to head
About

Cinema Server Control

This app provides wireless control of your Dolby Integrated Media Server IMS3000 from an iPad. It allows booth operation of servers, playlist building, and audio control without a physical PC connection.

Highlights
  • Wireless server control
  • Booth operation
  • Playlist building
  • Audio controls
  • Secure connection
  • No PC required
Features
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Cinema Server Control lets you use your iPad to give you wireless access and control of your Dolby Integrated Media Server IMS3000. - Enables booth operation of each available server from a single mobile device, with no physical connection between a PC or servers required. - Allows access to all primary server functions such as Playback Controls, Playlist Building, and Audio Controls. - Secure connection helps prevent unauthorized access. - Requires USB Bluetooth adapter. - Recommended minimum screen size –9.6"(244 mm) + extra-high-density screens (320dpi minimum). For complete Dolby Integrated Media Server installation, operation, pairing instructions,and approved Bluetooth adapters, please consult our product user manual at http://dolbycustomer.com. For further assistance,contact Dolby Customer Support at CustomerSupport@dolby.com.

About

css

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CSS-Forum App: Stay Connected Anywhere Manage your groups and stay up-to-date with the latest news from the CSS-Forum, now directly on your phone. The app brings the professional Steadicam™ and stabilization community right to your fingertips. Stay informed, connect with industry peers, and manage your discussions effortlessly, wherever you are. Download the app and keep the CSS-Forum always within reach! Terms of service link: https://css-forum.eu/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cinema Server Control at none against css's 2. Cinema Server Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.5). css's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. css sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Cinema Server Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cinema Server Control ships an update every 3 weeks, css every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Cinema Server Control versus css: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCinema Server Controlcss
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDolby LaboratoriesLeon Moralic

In-app purchases

None

Cinema Server Control

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

css

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter I Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Supporter I Annualy$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Cinema Server Control free?
Cinema Server Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is css free?
css is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cinema Server Control or css have ads?
Neither Cinema Server Control nor css shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cinema Server Control or css?
Cinema Server Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and css every 2 months. Most recently, Cinema Server Control was updated on October 13, 2026 and css on September 30, 2026.

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