Comparison

GMA WebRemote vs ControllerApp

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

Head to head
About

GMA WebRemote

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
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This tool provides a smarter way of using grandMA2 console's integrated web remote. The main advantage is the discovery of grandMA2 devices connected to the network - so you do not have to remember IP addresses. It also keeps the the mobile device awake so the connection does not get inerrupted by activating sleep/standby mode after some time. FEATURES: - Device discovery: See all active MANet2 devices (for instant connection) - Always-On mode: Prevents your device from going to sleep mode while the app is opened - AutoConnect on launch: Automatically connect to last IP on launch (*) - AutoLogin on connect: Automatically log in with your predefined username/password (*) - Colorize by IP: Colorize devices by last byte of IP address (*) FREE VERSION: The free version can always be used with a basic feature set. FULL VERSION (*): The full version unlocks settings and some extra features. And most important: Supports the development :-) IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS: A fast WiFi connection without multicast filtering is required for discovery! This app "wire-tap's" the grandMA2 network session, so there is always a small risk of losing discovery functionality with new software versions. This is NOT an official app from MA Lighting Technology or MA Lighting International.

About

ControllerApp

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Controller-App Remote control for professional lighting consoles via Telnet and OSC. Works with GrandMA2/3. • Console Control - Connect via Telnet/OSC to execute commands, adjust faders, buttons and control cues • Virtual Encoders - Remote parameter control and fixture positioning • Programmer Keypad - Direct command-line interface to your console • Beam Calculator - Coverage area, throw distance, and lens angle calculations • DMX Calculator - Address to DIP switch conversion • RGB/CMY Color Mixer - Color mixing with HEX conversion • Preset Manager - Save custom button configurations Controller-App is an independent third-party application. Not affiliated with or endorsed by MA Lighting. All related marks are registered trademarks of MA Lighting Technology GmbH.

Screenshots

GMA WebRemote3 screens
ControllerApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ControllerApp at none against GMA WebRemote's 1. ControllerApp also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). GMA WebRemote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. GMA WebRemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ControllerApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GMA WebRemote ships an update every 2 months, ControllerApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GMA WebRemote versus ControllerApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGMA WebRemoteControllerApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias SchoeffmannNaor Bonomo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GMA WebRemote

One-time1
  • Full Version$8.99
None

ControllerApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GMA WebRemote free?
GMA WebRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ControllerApp free?
ControllerApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GMA WebRemote or ControllerApp have ads?
Neither GMA WebRemote nor ControllerApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GMA WebRemote or ControllerApp?
GMA WebRemote ships an update every 2 months, and ControllerApp fortnightly. Most recently, GMA WebRemote was updated on July 7, 2026 and ControllerApp on September 4, 2026.

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