Comparison

ESL Manager vs LMX Phone

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

Head to head

Solu M ESL

DMX Phone Control

About

ESL Manager

Features

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SoluM drives the global ESL market with industry-leading ESL optimization systems. Features: 1. Detecting labels and products using Barcode Scanner. 2. Link your labels with existing products. 3. Unlink Labels with existing products. 4. Blink LED labels. 4. Monitor all stores with your finger tips.

About

LMX Phone

Features

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Take command of your show with LMX Phone - 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

ESL Manager4 screens

LMX Phone1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESL Manager at none against LMX Phone's 1. ESL Manager also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. LMX Phone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ESL Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

ESL Manager versus LMX Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ESL Manager	LMX Phone
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 3 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	18.0
Further details — not scored
Size	23 MB	13 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SoluM	DANIEL BRETT SZELAZEK

In-app purchases

None

ESL Manager

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LMX Phone

One-time1

Unlock Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is ESL Manager free?

ESL Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is LMX Phone free?

LMX Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do ESL Manager or LMX Phone have ads?

Neither ESL Manager nor LMX Phone shows ads.

Which is updated more often, ESL Manager or LMX Phone?

ESL Manager ships an update every 3 months, and LMX Phone every 3 months. Most recently, ESL Manager was updated on November 3, 2026 and LMX Phone on October 30, 2026.