Comparison

CineShooter Remote vs starCTRL

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

Head to head
About

CineShooter Remote

Control your Kessler CineShooter motion control system with an intuitive interface. Program complex camera moves with keyframes, choose playback options like time lapse or stop motion, and manually adjust motors. Supports device orientation control and game controllers for enhanced flexibility.

Highlights
  • Intuitive dashboard interface
  • Program moves with up to 12 keyframes
  • Playback options: live, time lapse, stop motion
  • Manual motor control via joystick/slider
  • Device orientation control (Emulation mode)
  • Mini Event Mode for quick position changes
  • PlayStation and Xbox controller support
Features
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CineShooter Remote gives users incredible control of their Kessler CineShooter motion control system. We've refined the user interface to simple and easy-to-use dashboards. Programming a move has never been easier. Move the motors into position and record a keyframe. CineShooter Remote now allows for up to 12 keyframes. Once ready, select a playback option such as live, time lapse, or stop motion. You can also manually move individual motors via a virtual joystick or slider. Emulation mode, new to version 2, allows you to move motors by changing the orientation of your device. Taking cues from kOS, Mini Event Mode allows you to go to specific programmed positions with a tap of a button - even change the transition time to speed up or slow down on the fly. We've also added full support of PlayStation and Xbox controllers. The remote app is a no-brainer for anyone who has a CineShooter.

About

starCTRL

Design custom lighting setups with this app. Connect and control compatible fixtures, adjusting color, intensity, and effects. Save presets and group lights for complex designs.

Highlights
  • Auto-discovery of compatible fixtures
  • Control lamp color and intensity
  • Adjust color temperature and green offset
  • Access built-in lighting effects
  • Group lights for larger designs
  • Save favorite colors and effects
  • Set smooth transitions with fade times
Features
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Designed for Litepanels Astra IP and Quasar Science Rainbow 2 and Double Rainbow, starCTRL is a simple-to-use app that allows users to connect wirelessly, create custom lighting designs and quickly adjust standard parameters. Unlock fast and creative lighting designs with the starCTRL app. 1. Connect instantly The starCTRL app is compatible with the following fixtures: - Quasar Science Rainbow 2 and Double Rainbow 
 - Litepanels Astra IP series Supported fixtures are automatically discovered by starCTRL for fast easy setup. Simply set your lights to starCTRL mode in the fixture menu and open the starCTRL app — it’s that simple! 2. Control simply Take full control of your lights from your fingertips. Quasar Science control parameters: Intensity, CCT (1750-10000K), ±Green, Hue, Saturation, Output Mode, and FX Litepanels Astra IP control parameters: DIM and CCT (2700-6500K) Quickly adjust color and temperature using common presets. Access the full range of Rainbow series lighting effects, with the ability to fine-tune individual effect parameters. 3. Customize Group lights for more complex designs. Apply settings to an entire group or fine-tune individual fixtures. Save your own Colors and FX settings to Favorites for quick recall onto any selected fixture or group. Enable smooth transitions by setting a fade time of up to 5 seconds. Firmware Requirements Rainbow 2 & Double Rainbow 
 - Recommended*: QS 0.9B with TimoTwo v1.1.1.5 
 - Minimum compatible: QS 0.8B with TimoTwo v1.0.7.2 *iOS26 users must update to recommended versions or later Litepanels Astra IP 
 - Firmware v1.5.0 with VLPM v1.0.2m (or later)

Screenshots

CineShooter Remote4 screens
starCTRL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CineShooter Remote at 4.5 against starCTRL's 2.9. starCTRL's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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

CineShooter Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CineShooter Remote ships an update every 4 months, starCTRL every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CineShooter Remote versus starCTRL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCineShooter RemotestarCTRL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better2.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKessler Crane Inc.Videndum Production Solutions, Inc.

Customer experience

CineShooter Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

starCTRL

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

CineShooter Remote

No in-app purchases

None

starCTRL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CineShooter Remote free?
CineShooter Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is starCTRL free?
starCTRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CineShooter Remote or starCTRL?
CineShooter Remote is rated higher. CineShooter Remote averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while starCTRL averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.
Do CineShooter Remote or starCTRL have ads?
Neither CineShooter Remote nor starCTRL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CineShooter Remote or starCTRL?
CineShooter Remote ships an update every 4 months, and starCTRL every 6 months. Most recently, CineShooter Remote was updated on July 17, 2026 and starCTRL on June 1, 2026.

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