ShowPlay vs LMX Phone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShowPlay
This app allows users to remotely control various media and communication elements for theatrical and event productions. It supports video, audio, images, colors, and simulated calls/messages via OSC. Media can be imported locally or synced from cloud storage.
- Remote media playback (video, audio, images)
- Color control via RGB values
- Simulate incoming calls and messages
- OSC integration for control
- Dropbox cloud synchronization
- Connection re-establishment on weak networks
- Access to message logs for troubleshooting
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Connect. Play. ShowPlay connects to entertainment networks to remotely trigger video, audio, images and colours, and simulate incoming calls and messages using OSC (Open Sound Control). It is the ideal solution for theatre, movie, TV and event production. Import media from the local device, or synchronise with Dropbox cloud storage. ShowPlay actively re-establishes connections on weaker networks, and provides easy to access logs of incoming messages for troubleshooting. Video Play video files, and control audio levels and looping behaviour. Audio Play audio files, and control audio levels, speakers and looping behaviour. Images Display images, and control stretching behaviour. Colours Display colours by providing RGB values. Call Simulate incoming calls, and control ring/vibrate behaviour and caller identification text. Message Simulate incoming messages, and control ring/vibrate behaviour and messenger identification text.
LMX Phone
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Take command of your show with LMX Phone - the ultimate mobile DMX/ArtNet controller designed for theatre, TV, live events, and creative professionals. Built with operators in mind, this app delivers instant cue response, clean UI clarity, and powerful media assignment tools for flawless performance every time. Key Features Real-Time Control: Send ArtNet instantly with zero-lag feedback — perfect for live cueing and precision timing. Dynamic Media Assignment: Attach images or videos to cues for visual previews and quick access. Colour Filtering & Scaling: Operator-friendly filters for reliable looks. Persistent Storage: Your universe/channel setups and media stay locked in across launches. Demo Mode: Explore all core functionality with limited universes — upgrade to unlock full control. Built for Pros Whether you're cueing LX effects, programming playback, or previsualizing live looks, DMX Phone Control is your backstage companion: Designed for fast finger access and screen clarity Compatible with ArtNet over Wi-Fi UX refined for operators under pressure Why Upgrade? Unlock full power with a single in-app purchase: Remove demo watermark Edit universe/channel settings Enable flashlight cue mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LMX Phone at Free against ShowPlay's $9.99. ShowPlay's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence and ads 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
LMX Phone is free to download; ShowPlay costs $9.99 up front. LMX Phone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ShowPlay asks for nothing beyond the download.
ShowPlay ships an update every 4 months, LMX Phone every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShowPlay | LMX Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Murfin | DANIEL BRETT SZELAZEK |
In-app purchases
ShowPlay
No in-app purchases
LMX Phone
- Unlock Full Version$9.99
