# Photon 2 vs G3Link

The clearest difference is rating: G3Link at 5.0 against Photon 2's 4.5. G3Link also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Photon 2's advantage is ratings volume (72 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photon 2 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and G3Link sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

G3Link holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photon 2 has 72 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Photon 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, G3Link every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photon 2 | G3Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-2-dmx-light-controller/id1545017671/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g3link-grandma3-osc-remote/id6745847123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Photon Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/449592177) | [Roger Imhof](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813571806) |

## What reviewers say

### Photon 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-2-dmx-light-controller/id1545017671)

This app provides a professional lighting console for controlling DMX and Philips Hue devices wirelessly. It allows users to create custom interfaces, manage lights, and synchronize effects to music for live events, performances, and filmmaking.

**Highlights:** Wireless Art-Net/sACN DMX control, Philips Hue Entertainment integration, Customizable user interface, Scene and sequence creation, Beat synchronization to music, MIDI controller support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photon+ Founder | $29.99 | per year |
| Photon+ | $59.99 | per year |
| Starter Plan | $44.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan | $64.99 | one-time |
| Pro Plan | $79.99 | one-time |


### G3Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g3link-grandma3-osc-remote/id6745847123)

Control essential grandMA3 lighting console functions remotely from your mobile device. Ideal for lighting programmers and technicians to adjust fixtures, recall presets, and send commands while on stage during pre-production and setup.

**Highlights:** Select Groups instantly, Recall & update Presets, Send Macros & Commands, Check Patch, Align Buttons with live feedback, Status Feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $5.99 | per month |
| G3Link Pro | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photon 2 free?

Photon 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is G3Link free?

G3Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Photon 2 or G3Link?

G3Link is rated higher. Photon 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while G3Link averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Photon 2 or G3Link have ads?

Neither Photon 2 nor G3Link shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Photon 2 or G3Link?

Photon 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and G3Link every 2 months. Most recently, Photon 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and G3Link on November 5, 2026.

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