Comparison

LTC vs DMX Phone Control

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

Head to head
About

LTC

Generate SMPTE linear time code for video and film frame labeling. The audio output is for controlling playback on other devices, not for listening. Run in the background with screen locked and output audio via headphone jack, AirPlay, or Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Generate SMPTE linear time code
  • Audio output for playback control
  • Background operation with screen locked
  • Multiple audio output options
  • Selectable frame rates
  • Customizable start and end times (full version)
Features
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This app can generate SMPTE linear time code for testing. SMPTE timecode is a set of cooperating standards to label individual frames of video or film with a timecode. The audio output generated from this app is not for human listening, it is for controlling a video playback on another device. You can run the app in the background when your device's screen is locked. You can output the audio though the headphone jack, airplay or bluetooth. In the full version, you are able to: - Select different frame rate: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 - Set the starting time. - Set the ending time to automatically stop or alternatively continue playing until you press stop. In the free version: - Select different frame rate: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 - Timecode starts from the current device time. - Automatically stops generating and playing at midnight or press stop manually.

About

DMX Phone Control

Features
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Take command of your show with DMX Phone Control — the ultimate mobile DMX/ArtNet controller designed for theatre, TV, live events, and creative professionals. Built with operators in mind, this app delivers instant cue response, clean UI clarity, and powerful media assignment tools for flawless performance every time. Key Features Real-Time Control: Send ArtNet instantly with zero-lag feedback — perfect for live cueing and precision timing. Dynamic Media Assignment: Attach images or videos to cues for visual previews and quick access. Colour Filtering & Scaling: Operator-friendly filters for reliable looks. Persistent Storage: Your universe/channel setups and media stay locked in across launches. Demo Mode: Explore all core functionality with limited universes — upgrade to unlock full control. Built for Pros Whether you're cueing LX effects, programming playback, or previsualizing live looks, DMX Phone Control is your backstage companion: Designed for fast finger access and screen clarity Compatible with ArtNet over Wi-Fi UX refined for operators under pressure Why Upgrade? Unlock full power with a single in-app purchase: Remove demo watermark Edit universe/channel settings Enable flashlight cue mode

Screenshots

LTC3 screens
DMX Phone Control1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LTC at 16 against DMX Phone Control's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LTC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DMX Phone Control sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LTC ships an update every 5 months, DMX Phone Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
LTC versus DMX Phone Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLTCDMX Phone Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhuoyao luDANIEL BRETT SZELAZEK

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LTC

One-time1
  • Full version$5.99
1 purchases

DMX Phone Control

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is LTC free?
LTC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DMX Phone Control free?
DMX Phone Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LTC or DMX Phone Control have ads?
Neither LTC nor DMX Phone Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LTC or DMX Phone Control?
LTC ships an update every 5 months, and DMX Phone Control every 3 months. Most recently, LTC was updated on October 16, 2026 and DMX Phone Control on October 13, 2026.

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