# GMA WebRemote vs Photon 2

The clearest difference is rating: GMA WebRemote at 5.0 against Photon 2's 4.5. GMA WebRemote also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and device support (3 vs 1). Photon 2's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GMA WebRemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Photon 2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GMA WebRemote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photon 2 has 72 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GMA WebRemote's written reviews are positive against 81% of Photon 2's.

GMA WebRemote ships an update every 2 months, Photon 2 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GMA WebRemote | Photon 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gma-webremote/id1469881698/reviews)** | [4.5 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-2-dmx-light-controller/id1545017671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthias Schoeffmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309135833) | [Photon Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/449592177) |

## What reviewers say

### GMA WebRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gma-webremote/id1469881698)

This tool enhances the grandMA2 console's web remote functionality by automatically discovering devices on your network. It also prevents your mobile device from sleeping, ensuring uninterrupted connections and offering features like auto-login and IP-based colorization.

**Highlights:** Device discovery on network, Always-On mode to prevent sleep, Auto-connect to last IP, Auto-login with predefined credentials, Colorize devices by IP address

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $8.99 | one-time |


### Photon 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-2-dmx-light-controller/id1545017671)

This app provides a professional lighting console for controlling DMX and Philips Hue devices wirelessly. It allows users to create custom interfaces, manage lights, and synchronize effects to music for live events, performances, and filmmaking.

**Highlights:** Wireless Art-Net/sACN DMX control, Philips Hue Entertainment integration, Customizable user interface, Scene and sequence creation, Beat synchronization to music, MIDI controller support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photon+ Founder | $29.99 | per year |
| Photon+ | $59.99 | per year |
| Starter Plan | $44.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan | $64.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GMA WebRemote free?

GMA WebRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Photon 2 free?

Photon 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GMA WebRemote or Photon 2?

GMA WebRemote is rated higher. GMA WebRemote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Photon 2 averages 4.5 from 72 ratings.

### Do GMA WebRemote or Photon 2 have ads?

Neither GMA WebRemote nor Photon 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GMA WebRemote or Photon 2?

GMA WebRemote ships an update every 2 months, and Photon 2 every 5 weeks. Most recently, GMA WebRemote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Photon 2 on November 3, 2026.

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