LiNA Touch vs PA TOOLS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LiNA Touch
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LiNA Touch – the user / operating APP for the Blu2Light System. With LiNA Touch you can operate any Blu2Light System with your iPhone or iPAD. Please note: to create a LiNA Touch user profile the LiNA Connect is required. BLU2LIGHT FUNCTIONS • Up to 64 DALI devices per Blu2Light DALI controller. • Up to 16 functional groups per Blu2Light DALI controller. • Up to 64 light scenes per Blu2Light DALI controller. • Up to 64 sequences per Blu2Light DALI controller. • Up to 250 events can be configured per Blu2Light DALI controller. • Daylight and motion detection integrated (only devices with sensors). • Super-high performance wireless mesh system. • Colour control and dimming for all common standards already integrated. • Security functions to protect the system. Blu2Light Bluetooth® system AT A GLANCE • Open standard means that the technology is accessible for all market partners for further development and use. • Needs no additional router. • Improved network security ensures optimum protection against illegal access both prior to and during luminaire use (luminaire hijacking). • The 4-step security concept: – I individual user and administrator passwords for the app and cloud services – unique product reference code in the form of a QR code – encrypted mesh connections (128 bit/AES) • Encrypted Bluetooth® wireless technology communication (128 bit/AES). • Immediate compatibility with every Bluetooth® wireless technology module with a Nordic nRF52 chipset (currently based on BT 4.2). Adaptations to other manufacturers are possible. • Self-healing, high-performance mesh network thanks to using all 40 Bluetooth® wireless technology channels for data transfer and distribution. • An event-based operating system that lets you define 250 incoming and outgoing events (switching, dimming, colour, timer, and much more) per Bluetooth® device. • All Blu2Light components can function as a standalone system, can form a Bluetooth® wireless technology mesh network with several hundred devices and be integrated into building management systems via the IoT structure. • The entire system is controlled and commissioned via the LiNA Connect APP (for configuration) and LiNA Touch (for operation).. • When combining Blu2Light components with drivers featuring already integrated Active DALI technology (e.g. VS B2L ready DALI LED driver) no additional power supply is required for the sensor. • Blu2Light devices fitted with a DALI bus can be combined with any DALI driver via the DALI standard. • Integration of EnOcean switches/keys with Bluetooth® wireless technology is possible (PTM 215B). • OTA update of the system possible (Bluetooth® wireless technology mesh and operating system) For more information please visit: www.blu2light.de
PA TOOLS
This app assists with stage preparation and PA system tuning. It provides tools for L-Acoustics presets, patcher viewing, and calculating wave lengths and room modes.
- L-Acoustics preset guide
- Patcher viewer
- Wave length calculator
- Room mode calculator
- Stage preparation assistance
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PA TOOLS is your all-in-one utility kit for audio engineers. From system prep to quick calculations, it brings fast, reliable tools for every stage of a show. Included tools: • Wave Length — Convert delay, meters and phase instantly • Room Modes — Predict standing waves and plan your EQ strategy • Generator — Pink noise or tones with tactile feedback • RTA — Pocket-size RTA with weighted filters • Reference Playlist — Loop cues and walk-in edits on the go • Wave Recorder — Capture rehearsals in 48 kHz WAV and share instantly • SPL & Noise Tracker — Log SPL for compliance and break monitoring • PA Specs — Browse LAcoustics catalog and find compatible accessories • Speaker Load — Plan amp channel loads before the trucks roll in • Cable Section — Choose cable gauge and check voltage drop • L-Acoustics Prealignment — Match LA Network Manager presets with field timing • Sub Array Calculator — Design cardioid or broadside arrays quickly Full Unlock (In-App Purchase): Unlock the complete suite, remove time limits, enable full RTA, full recording, extended playlist playback, unlimited module access, and all upcoming features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LiNA Touch at none against PA TOOLS's 1. PA TOOLS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PA TOOLS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LiNA Touch asks for nothing beyond the download.
LiNA Touch ships an update every 4 months, PA TOOLS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LiNA Touch | PA TOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BlueRange GmbH | Olivier Jobin |
In-app purchases
LiNA Touch
No in-app purchases
PA TOOLS
- PA Tools – Full Unlock$22.99









