# iHog vs MaizeDMX

The clearest difference is rating: MaizeDMX at 5.0 against iHog's 3.4. MaizeDMX also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). iHog's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iHog sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MaizeDMX asks for nothing beyond the download.

MaizeDMX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iHog has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHog | MaizeDMX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihog-osc-remote-for-hog-4/id1487580623/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maizedmx/id1600836335/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CCT Plus LLC (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399672977) | [Xiang Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/697871007) |

## What reviewers say

### iHog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihog-osc-remote-for-hog-4/id1487580623)

This app transforms your device into a wireless remote for Hog 4 lighting consoles. It offers real-time control over theatrical lighting systems, allowing users to manage cues, palettes, and programmer functions from anywhere in a venue.

**Highlights:** Complete front panel control with LED feedback, Rapid group and palette selection, Live playback control, Programmer management, Per-show interface customization, Real-time HogNet feedback

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlock | $1.99 | per month |
| iHog Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly unlock | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Tip - Smiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lowest price for features | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip - hearts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mid price for Punt Page | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip - buy a coffee for Maegan | $4.99 | one-time |
| High Price for features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip - 10 for Maegan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Max price for features | $9.99 | one-time |


### MaizeDMX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maizedmx/id1600836335)

This mobile application provides a full-featured DMX lighting control system for stage and event use. It allows users to create or manage lighting projects, offering professional console concepts and fixture profile support. A restricted mode is available for novice users.

**Highlights:** Professional lighting console concepts, Fixture profile creation and library, Support for 32 universes of DMX output, Restricted mode for novice users, Project creation and management

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHog free?

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

### Is MaizeDMX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iHog or MaizeDMX?

MaizeDMX is rated higher. iHog averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MaizeDMX averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iHog or MaizeDMX have ads?

Neither iHog nor MaizeDMX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iHog or MaizeDMX?

iHog ships an update every 2 months, and MaizeDMX every 2 months. Most recently, iHog was updated on October 24, 2026 and MaizeDMX on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*