Comparison

Manfrotto Motion vs starCTRL

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

Head to head
About

Manfrotto Motion

This app allows filmmakers and photographers to wirelessly control motion control devices for up to 3-axis. It offers features like time-lapse, keyframe setup, and camera setting adjustments, with quick tutorials for easy use.

Highlights
  • Wireless motion control
  • Keyframe motion setup
  • Camera settings control
  • Multi-row Panorama
  • Turntable mode
  • Stop Motion
  • Time-lapse customization
Features
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Connect wirelessly to Syrp & Manfrotto motion control products with the Manfrotto Move App. A beautifully simple mobile app that accommodates both beginners through to experienced filmmakers and photographers. The app is extremely easy to use and allows you to sync multiple devices together for shooting motion control of up to 3-axis. Also included are quick setup tutorials and help screens to help make sure you are up and running as quickly as possible. Compatibility. Motion Control: Genie Mini, Genie Micro, Genie Mini II, Genie II Linear, Genie II Pan Tilt and Genie One. Cameras: Compatible with a range of cameras including mirror-less, DSLR's, video cameras and smartphones. Refer to specific motion control product details for more. Features in the current release: - Motion time-lapse and video - Keyframe motion setup - Bounce back for video (repeat) - Control camera settings like ISO, Shutter and Aperture from the app when connected via USB. Check camera compatibility at manfrotto.com - Multi-row Panorama for high resolution 'Gigapixel' images - Turntable mode for automating product photography and videography - Stop Motion - HDR support - Time-lapse: Customize move shoot delay, interval, record time and playback time - Set time-lapse movement to move-shoot-move or continuous movement - Save your own presets or select from our built-in options - Set your ease in / ease out for smoothly ramping movement - Quick Setup modes for simpler time-lapse and video moves - Live Drive mode for live axis control using the built-in app joystick - Regular free firmware upgrades for new features

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

Manfrotto Motion4 screens
starCTRL3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: starCTRL at 2.9 against Manfrotto Motion's 1.3. starCTRL also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%). Manfrotto Motion's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

starCTRL holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Manfrotto Motion's written reviews are positive against 25% of starCTRL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manfrotto Motion ships an update every 3 months, starCTRL every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Manfrotto Motion versus starCTRL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManfrotto MotionstarCTRL
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (10 ratings)2.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSyrp LimitedVidendum Production Solutions, Inc.

Customer experience

Manfrotto Motion

All ratings10 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative90.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

starCTRL

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

In-app purchases

None

Manfrotto Motion

No in-app purchases

None

starCTRL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manfrotto Motion free?
Manfrotto Motion 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, Manfrotto Motion or starCTRL?
starCTRL is rated higher. Manfrotto Motion averages 1.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while starCTRL averages 2.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Manfrotto Motion or starCTRL have ads?
Neither Manfrotto Motion nor starCTRL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manfrotto Motion or starCTRL?
Manfrotto Motion ships an update every 3 months, and starCTRL every 6 months. Most recently, Manfrotto Motion was updated on September 9, 2026 and starCTRL on June 1, 2026.

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