# Arcolis Remote Pro vs Light Captain

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Light Captain at 44% against Arcolis Remote Pro's 0%. Light Captain also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Arcolis Remote Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Captain sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Arcolis Remote Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Arcolis Remote Pro ships an update every 3 months, Light Captain every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcolis Remote Pro | Light Captain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcolis-remote-pro/id1446895367/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **43.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 35 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolaudie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087425435) | [Steinigke Showtechnic GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/510305640) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcolis Remote Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcolis-remote-pro/id1446895367)

Control Nicolaudie Ethernet/WiFi lighting controllers from your mobile device. Discover compatible controllers on your network and customize your lighting with buttons, faders, and color wheels.

**Highlights:** Control Nicolaudie lighting controllers, Ethernet/WiFi enabled, Discover compatible controllers, Add buttons, faders, color wheels, Customizable lighting control

**In-app purchases:** none


### Light Captain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-captain-dmx-controller/id1578664460)

Control DMX lighting systems for parties, concerts, and theater. Suitable for beginners and professionals, it offers intuitive scene creation, advanced programming, and fixture libraries. Requires a specific interface for operation.

**Highlights:** DMX lighting control, Scene and chase programming, Music synchronization, Fixture library, Password-protected mode, Color and effect control, Moving light control

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Light Captain | $22.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Light Captain | $22.99 | one-time |
| Full Version Light Captain | $44.99 | one-time |
| ArtNet - Add On | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arcolis Remote Pro free?

Arcolis Remote Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light Captain free?

Light Captain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Arcolis Remote Pro or Light Captain have ads?

Neither Arcolis Remote Pro nor Light Captain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arcolis Remote Pro or Light Captain?

Arcolis Remote Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Light Captain every 5 weeks. Most recently, Arcolis Remote Pro was updated on June 10, 2026 and Light Captain on September 19, 2026.

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