Comparison

Green vs ControllerApp

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

Head to head
About

Green

Features
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This application can be used to remote control the Green-GO software version 5. When there is a version of Green-GO Control version 5 running on the network, this application will automatically connect to it and show the interface. Everything you can do in the actual software is also accessible through this application.

About

ControllerApp

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Controller-App Remote control for professional lighting consoles via Telnet and OSC. Works with GrandMA2/3. โ€ข Console Control - Connect via Telnet/OSC to execute commands, adjust faders, buttons and control cues โ€ข Virtual Encoders - Remote parameter control and fixture positioning โ€ข Programmer Keypad - Direct command-line interface to your console โ€ข Beam Calculator - Coverage area, throw distance, and lens angle calculations โ€ข DMX Calculator - Address to DIP switch conversion โ€ข RGB/CMY Color Mixer - Color mixing with HEX conversion โ€ข 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

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ControllerApp at fortnightly against Green's every 49 months. Green's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Green ships an update every 49 months, ControllerApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Green versus ControllerApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGreenControllerApp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 49 monthsFortnightly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size7 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperELC lighting bvNaor Bonomo

In-app purchases

None

Green

No in-app purchases

None

ControllerApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Green free?
Green is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ControllerApp free?
ControllerApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Green or ControllerApp have ads?
Neither Green nor ControllerApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Green or ControllerApp?
Green ships an update every 49 months, and ControllerApp fortnightly. Most recently, Green was updated on September 21, 2026 and ControllerApp on September 4, 2026.

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