Comparison

Maxima Control vs Slyyd Lighting Control

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

Head to head
About

Maxima Control

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Maxima Control lets you monitor and interact with all the features of your Maxima devices. Easily set power, control effects, create array of lamps and extend your workflow with powerful networking and synchronization features.

About

Slyyd Lighting Control

This app offers advanced lighting control for creators and professionals. It allows for precise color mixing, fixture management, and the design of complex lighting setups using DMX rigs and LED technology. Users can build, save, and share lighting projects with ease.

Highlights
  • Dynamic color selection
  • Fixture management with tags
  • Save and share lighting projects
  • Direct control of multiple fixtures
  • Create looping animations
  • Precise CCT adjustments
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Transform your lighting with Slyyd: the ultimate app for creators, gaffers, cinematographers, lighting professionals, and enthusiasts. Slyyd's intuitive and powerful controls enable colors mixing, fixtures management, and design of stunning lighting setups — whether you're working with cutting edge LED fixtures, LED tape, dimmers, or complex DMX rigs. Build shareable projects and control lights with precision, regardless of your experience with traditional lighting consoles. Control your DMX-connected fixtures with sACN E1.31 or Art-Net over WiFi, ethernet, or LumenRadio BLE. Save your favorite Looks, create looping animations, and effortlessly share projects with colleagues. Whether you're new to lighting or an experienced professional, Slyyd empowers your workflow. UNIFIED LIGHTING CONTROL INTERFACE ∙ Dynamic color selection using precise CIExy values, a color wheel, plus/minus RGB buttons, swatch libraries, or a combination ∙ Fine-tune CCT adjustments for high fidelity white light ∙ Visual controls without the need for typing at a command-line ∙ Creamsource control channel features are fully integrated ∙ Save and name reusable color swatches for different fixtures ∙ Gel library and source match presets for accurate color replication ∙ Additional features like pan/tilt, strobe, gobos, and color wheels for supported fixtures DIRECT LIGHTING CONTROL ∙ The interactive Scratchpad allows simultaneous, direct control of multiple fixtures ∙ Organize fixtures with tags for quick selection and streamlined control ∙ Smoothly dial in exact values and make relative adjustments with the encoder wheel LOOKBOOK & LOOKSTACKS ∙ Save scenes with colors and intensities as Looks and organize them in your LookBook ∙ Fade between Looks with adjustable timing and precision ∙ Create and play stepped or looping sequences with LookStacks (advanced functions require subscription) COLOR PRECISION WITHOUT THE PAIN ∙ Match colors across fixtures with different light engines: including CIExy, RGB, RGBW, and RGBAW, etc (note: color matching depends on fixture quality; CIExy modes/profiles are recommended when available) ∙ Experience smooth transitions with an advanced color engine that maintains accuracy and intensity ∙ White light is optimized for photographic precision ∙ Preview color gamuts within the color picker for rec709, rec2020, AdobeRGB, and other color workflows ∙ The color engine’s device-independent model ensures consistent controls and results, no matter the DMX profile PROJECTS ∙ Organize all patching, lighting metadata, Looks, and swatches in one place ∙ Share projects via AirDrop, email, iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or any Apple Files-supported service, including iMessage and WhatsApp PATCHING ∙ Name fixtures, assign numbers, or set icons to organize them within your projects ∙ Re-patch, un-patch, or move fixtures between connections at any time ∙ Batch patch multiple fixtures automatically PROFILES ∙ Trustworthy profiles library built by lighting experts ensures compatibility with industry-standard fixtures ∙ Effortless cloud updates keep profiles up-to-date while preserving existing projects PROTOCOLS & NETWORKING ∙ Creamsource Vortex can be controlled directly via LumenRadio BLE and transmitted into larger fixture networks, without any additional hardware ∙ Supports up to four connections, including E1.31 sACN, Art-Net, LumenRadio BLE, or a combination, with one connection per DMX universe. (subscription required to activate more than one connection) ∙ Requires E1.31 sACN, Art-Net, or LumenRadio BLE compatible hardware or fixtures ∙ LumenRadio BLE devices, such as the MoonLite, can serve as transmitters ∙ Works on WiFi or ethernet (with compatible accessories such as the FTSLED Cerise 1U) on iPhone and iPad ∙ Hardware is only needed to control fixtures; Slyyd is fully usable for project prep and with virtual fixtures (Unreal engine, Capture, etc) CURRENTLY UNSUPPORTED FEATURES ∙ Zone control and some DMX modes

Screenshots

Maxima Control4 screens
Slyyd Lighting Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maxima Control at none against Slyyd Lighting Control's 6. Maxima Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). 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. Slyyd Lighting Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Maxima Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maxima Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Slyyd Lighting Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 31, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Maxima Control versus Slyyd Lighting Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxima ControlSlyyd Lighting Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnrico RipaltiCreamsource North America, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Maxima Control

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Slyyd Lighting Control

Subscriptions6
  • Slyyd Plus Monthly14 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Slyyd Plus Monthly$15.001 Month
  • Slyyd Pro Monthly14 Days trial$20.001 Month
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  • Slyyd Plus Annual14 Days trial$150.001 Year
  • Slyyd Plus Annually$150.001 Year
  • Slyyd Pro Annually14 Days trial$200.001 Year

Questions

Is Maxima Control free?
Maxima Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slyyd Lighting Control free?
Slyyd Lighting Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maxima Control or Slyyd Lighting Control have ads?
Neither Maxima Control nor Slyyd Lighting Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maxima Control or Slyyd Lighting Control?
Maxima Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Slyyd Lighting Control every 2 months. Most recently, Maxima Control was updated on May 31, 2026 and Slyyd Lighting Control on June 1, 2026.

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