Comparison

Capture Mobile vs LayerMapper MApp

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

Head to head
About

Capture Mobile

Visualize project files for lighting and stage design on your iPad and iPhone. Supports industry-standard protocols like Art-Net, sACN, and CITP for DMX control. Compatible with files from various editions.

Highlights
  • View and visualize project files
  • Supports Art-Net, sACN, CITP protocols
  • Ethernet-based DMX control
  • Compatible with Student Edition files
  • Bidirectional CITP for fixture focusing
Features
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With our Capture iOS app you can view and visualise Capture project files on the iPad and iPhone. It supports the Art-Net, sACN and CITP ethernet protocols for ethernet-based DMX. (Bidirectional CITP communication is limited to fixture focusing. Other protocols normally available in our macOS app, such as for instance NDI, are not available.) In addition to opening files from our regular Editions, files from the Student Edition are also supported.

About

LayerMapper MApp

Transform your mobile device into a professional projection mapping and real-time animation controller. Create complex visual compositions with advanced features for live performers and visual artists.

Highlights
  • Advanced clip grid system with custom shaders
  • Unlimited layers and composition options
  • Multiple output meshes with geometry correction
  • Projection laser and atmospherics effects
  • Real-time animation and BPM sync
  • Preset system for instant recall
  • High-performance Metal-accelerated rendering
Features
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LayerMapper MApp – Professional Projection Mapping & Real-Time Animation Turn your iPhone or iPad into a high-end projection mapping controller. The ultimate tool for VJs, live performers, and visual artists who need desktop-class power in a mobile format – from a single projector to a full multi-surface show. KEY FEATURES: CLIP GRID & INPUTS Unlimited clips per layer for total creative freedom. Photos and videos straight from your Photo Library. Dual Camera Input: use the front and back cameras at the same time as two live sources. HDMI Capture via USB grabber (UVC) – bring in any console, camera, or computer. YouTube Input and Web/URL Input – play videos or load any live web page onto your meshes. Custom GLSL shaders, NDI Input, and Camera Input. AI Shader Generator, plus AI Shader Input received from other devices via multicast. Audio-Reactive: drive shader and clip parameters live from music or the microphone. Cue Points and a frame-accurate Clip Timeline for repeatable shows. Fast tap-to-assign workflow with thumbnail previews. UNLIMITED COMPOSITION Unlimited layers – build compositions as complex as your vision requires. Professional Blend Modes: Normal, Add, Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Alpha. MESHES & GEOMETRY Multiple output meshes for complex, real-world surfaces. Advanced correction: multi-point keystone, homography, circular meshes, and Bézier curves. Assign clips or whole layers to meshes; full Z-order and instant visibility control. PROJECTION LASERS Create stunning laser-style beam shows using projectors and atmospheric haze. Record slice motion with live clip textures and save it as reusable presets. ANIMATION & SYNC Real-time corner recording (30 FPS), overdub layering, and seamless loops. BPM Sync & Ableton Link – stay perfectly in time with music hardware and software across the network. CONTROL SURFACES MIDI Learn: map any control to external MIDI controllers – faders, pads, and knobs. DMX / Art-Net: integrate with professional lighting rigs and trigger DMX live. STREAMING & NETWORK OUTPUT Live Streaming: broadcast your Output straight to YouTube, Facebook, or a custom RTMP endpoint. Direct-LAN to TV: send your Output over the local network to the LayerMapper receiver on Xiaomi TV Box, and similar devices – no cables required. PRESET SYSTEM 16 instant recall slots (P1-P16) for live switching. Save entire setups: meshes, layers, media, and automations. HIGH-PERFORMANCE OUTPUT 60 FPS Metal-accelerated rendering. Clean HDMI Output: a dedicated video feed with no UI clutter. External Player companion app for remote playback and control, with AirPlay support. Performance Mode (maximum frame rate) and Realtime Mode (original FPS). REQUIREMENTS: iOS 17.0 or later (Metal-supported devices). Access: Camera, Microphone, Photo Library, and Local Network (Ableton Link, Direct-LAN, NDI, multicast). External MIDI and Art-Net/DMX optional. HDMI or AirPlay for external display. REQUIRES IN-APP PURCHASE • 30-DAY FREE TRIAL SUBSCRIPTIONS (auto-renewable): • Monthly: $11.00/month – 30-day free trial for new subscribers. • Yearly: $44.00/year – 30-day free trial for new subscribers. • Lifetime: $88.00 one-time – permanent access, no subscription. TERMS: • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Free trial converts to paid unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends. • Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends; your account is charged within 24 hours before renewal. • Manage or cancel in your Account Settings. Any unused trial is forfeited on purchase. PRIVACY: We do not collect, store, or share your personal data. All media stays on your device. Purchases are processed securely by Apple. SUPPORT: layermapper@gmail.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://layermapper.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://layermapper.com/privacy

Screenshots

Capture Mobile1 screens
LayerMapper MApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Capture Mobile at none against LayerMapper MApp's 3. Capture Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.6). LayerMapper MApp's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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. LayerMapper MApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. Capture Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capture Mobile ships an update every 3 months, LayerMapper MApp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Capture Mobile versus LayerMapper MApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapture MobileLayerMapper MApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCapture Visualisation ABDenis Grzechnik

In-app purchases

None

Capture Mobile

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LayerMapper MApp

Subscriptions2
  • LayerMapper1 Month trial$11.001 Month
  • LayerMapper Subscription Yearly$45.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$89.00

Questions

Is Capture Mobile free?
Capture Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LayerMapper MApp free?
LayerMapper MApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Capture Mobile or LayerMapper MApp have ads?
Neither Capture Mobile nor LayerMapper MApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capture Mobile or LayerMapper MApp?
Capture Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and LayerMapper MApp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Capture Mobile was updated on October 4, 2026 and LayerMapper MApp on October 7, 2026.

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