DMXelf vs FixtureLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- DMX512 device detection
- Analyze DMX devices
- Control DMX devices
- Portable hardware integration
- Test lighting fixtures
- Eliminate complex consoles
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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。
FixtureLink
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This comprehensive tool software is designed for professional lighting fixture management, replacing traditional wired consoles with wireless technology. It covers the entire lifecycle—from device deployment and daily dimming to post-maintenance. Application Scenarios: Stage lighting, cultural tourism and night tour lighting, landscape illumination, event setups, equipment rental, lighting manufacturers, and more. Key Features: Dual-Mode Connectivity & Device Management – Supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for searching and connecting to fixtures, with automatic discovery of all lights on site. Read essential parameters such as firmware version, operating hours, and DMX addresses. Rewrite addresses, switch channel modes, and configure physical axes (Pan/Tilt) for individual fixtures or in bulk. Precision Dimming Control – Offers independent single-channel control to accommodate various fixture profile mappings. The dimming engine supports multiple color models including Color Wheel, CCT, RGB, and HSL, with quick-access presets for commonly used colors. Built-in dynamic effect templates make it easy to create atmospheres on the fly. NFC Near-Field Communication – Leverages NFC chip capabilities to read parameters even when fixtures are powered off. Supports touch-to-write configuration uploads. For multiple unpowered fixtures, batch writing with automatic address calculation streamlines installation efficiency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DMXelf at 12.0 against FixtureLink's 15.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DMXelf ships an update monthly, FixtureLink every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DMXelf | FixtureLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 江苏领焰智能科技有限公司 | 炳锡 苏 |
In-app purchases
DMXelf
No in-app purchases
FixtureLink
No in-app purchases









