Comparison

S8 DSP Mobile vs STINGER LIGHTING

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

Head to head
About

S8 DSP Mobile

Control your S8 DSP device remotely via Bluetooth LE. Offers two modes: DRC for basic functions and CONFIGURATOR for full control. Create, load, and adjust setups offline before uploading to your device.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth LE device control
  • DRC mode for basic functions
  • CONFIGURATOR mode for full features
  • Offline setup creation and simulation
  • Load and save setup files
  • Upload configurations to S8 DSP device
Features
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Through the S8 DSP Mobile app you can use your iPad/iPhone to set up and command the complete S8 DSP device feature set via Bluetooth LE connection. S8 DSP mobile app offers two remote control modes: DRC or CONFIGURATOR. DRC mode allows to control basic DSP functions like memories, master volume, subwoofer volume and input selection. The CONFIGURATOR mode offers a clear user interface for controlling all the S8 DSP device features. Using the APP in OFFLINE mode you can create/simulate a new setup file or load a setup file already stored in your device. Then you can make the adjustment and save it again or upload that setup file into the S8 DSP device once a BT connection is estabilished.

About

STINGER LIGHTING

This utility app allows users to control DIY color and color change modes for lighting devices via Bluetooth. It offers a straightforward way to customize your lighting experience directly from your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • DIY color control
  • Color change modes
  • Lighting device management
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Control the DIY color and color change mode of the lighting device through bluetooth connection.

Screenshots

S8 DSP Mobile4 screens
STINGER LIGHTING3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STINGER LIGHTING at 3.0 against S8 DSP Mobile's 1.8. STINGER LIGHTING also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 20%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STINGER LIGHTING holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of S8 DSP Mobile's written reviews are positive against 50% of STINGER LIGHTING's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S8 DSP Mobile ships an update every 10 months, STINGER LIGHTING monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
S8 DSP Mobile versus STINGER LIGHTING: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS8 DSP MobileSTINGER LIGHTING
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (4 ratings)3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElettromedia S.p.A.康 涂

Customer experience

S8 DSP Mobile

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

STINGER LIGHTING

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

S8 DSP Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

STINGER LIGHTING

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S8 DSP Mobile free?
S8 DSP Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STINGER LIGHTING free?
STINGER LIGHTING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, S8 DSP Mobile or STINGER LIGHTING?
STINGER LIGHTING is rated higher. S8 DSP Mobile averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while STINGER LIGHTING averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do S8 DSP Mobile or STINGER LIGHTING have ads?
Neither S8 DSP Mobile nor STINGER LIGHTING shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S8 DSP Mobile or STINGER LIGHTING?
S8 DSP Mobile ships an update every 10 months, and STINGER LIGHTING monthly. Most recently, S8 DSP Mobile was updated on September 21, 2026 and STINGER LIGHTING on June 4, 2026.

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