Comparison

DMXelf vs LightElf

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

Head to head
About

DMXelf

This app, paired with portable hardware, allows for easy detection, analysis, and control of DMX512 input/output devices like lighting fixtures and consoles. It provides a solution for testing DMX lighting equipment without needing complex control consoles.

Highlights
  • DMX512 device detection
  • Analyze DMX devices
  • Control DMX devices
  • Portable hardware integration
  • Test lighting fixtures
  • Eliminate complex consoles
Features
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DMXelf (领焰小精灵) 智能检测工具可以轻松检测、分析、控制任何DMX512输入输出设备,包括灯具和灯控台等,全套设备由一个便携硬件和App组成。 DMXelf解决了用户所面临的:在不使用复杂的灯光控制台的情况下打开和测试DMX照明设备的问题。

About

LightElf

Control Bluetooth-connected laser light devices to customize display parameters. Features include hand-drawn graffiti functionality for personalized light shows.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth laser light control
  • Display parameter customization
  • Hand-drawn graffiti feature
  • Personalized light shows
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该软件通过蓝牙连接的激光灯设备,控制激光灯设备的显示参数,并且支持手绘涂鸦。

Screenshots

DMXelf3 screens
LightElf3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LightElf at 15% against DMXelf's 0%. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DMXelf ships an update monthly, LightElf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DMXelf versus LightElf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMXelfLightElf
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews15.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—20 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer江苏领焰智能科技有限公司广文 李

Customer experience

DMXelf

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

LightElf

All ratings20 ratings
Positive35.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative35.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral38.5%
Negative46.2%

In-app purchases

None

DMXelf

No in-app purchases

None

LightElf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DMXelf free?
DMXelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LightElf free?
LightElf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DMXelf or LightElf have ads?
Neither DMXelf nor LightElf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DMXelf or LightElf?
DMXelf ships an update monthly, and LightElf every 3 weeks. Most recently, DMXelf was updated on October 2, 2026 and LightElf on October 5, 2026.

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