Sidus Link Pro vs Scenario mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sidus Link Pro
This powerful lighting control app transforms your iPad into a professional console. Wirelessly manage DMX and CRMX-enabled lights, automate setup, and design complex lighting sequences with ease. Achieve precise, real-time control for any production.
- Wireless DMX and CRMX control
- Console-style lighting control on iPad
- Visual Layout View for fixture arrangement
- Lightning-fast auto-patching and configuration
- Real-time cueing for DMX lights
- Design and manage lighting shows and effects
- Centralized control for multiple fixture manufacturers
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Sidus Link Pro is a powerful lighting control workstation that runs on your iPad and Mac. Control Aputure lights wirelessly with Sidus Bluetooth and cue any DMX or CRMX-enabled light through sACN and Art-Net using the intuitive Sidus Link interface. Console-style lighting control has never been easier. ACTION PANEL Turn your cues and Quickshots into big, simple “Go” buttons for fast, confident execution. With an optional passcode lock, Action Panel makes it easy to hand control to a client, operator, or venue team. MAC SUPPORT Plan, design, and refine your lighting setup on Mac with more screen space and keyboard-and-mouse precision. EASY, POWERFUL CONSOLE-STYLE CONTROL Sidus Link Pro brings the power of a modern lighting console to your iPad and Mac without the complexity, menu diving, or manual reading. Speed is everything on set. Sidus Link Pro is built to be speedy. All of your most used functions are accessible with just a few taps. DESIGN DAZZLING SHOWS AND EFFECTS WITH REAL-TIME CUEING. Send crisp, responsive cues to your DMX-enabled fixtures at the same time, with no Bluetooth delay. Create rich, synchronized lighting changes and organize them into cue stacks with precise timing, transitions, and loops. Drag and drop to reorder with the Cue Sequence Editor. CONTROL ANY CRMX-ENABLED LIGHT Sidus Link Pro speaks DMX and wireless CRMX, the control protocol that all lights use. Centralize control of your lighting network in Sidus Link Pro, no matter the fixture manufacturer. THE CENTER OF YOUR LIGHTING ECOSYSTEM Sidus Link Pro interfaces with hardware to control fixtures with wired DMX or wireless CRMX capability. Use with any transmitter, node, or router, or partner with Sidus Hardware to unlock powerful monitoring and setup functions. Sidus Link Pro transmits lighting control protocols sACN and Art-Net. SAVE DAYS WITH 3D VISUALIZER Plan your setup in a virtual environment. Create spaces, place lights, design looks, and explore ideas before touching physical fixtures. Since 3D Visualizer is built into your control workflow, cues and DMX settings move seamlessly from planning to execution. SAVE HOURS WITH LIGHTNING FAST AUTO-PATCHING AND AUTO-CONFIGURATION Skip the setup grind. Sidus Link Pro detects your Aputure lights and reduces your setup by up to hundreds of steps. Easily update fixture settings and DMX profiles from your iPad and Mac. SAVE MINUTES WITH LAYOUT VIEW Arrange fixtures in a visual grid to match your physical set. Layout View gives you a faster, more intuitive way to organize fixtures, select the right light, and preview lighting changes in real time. STABLE, LONG-RANGE CONTROL With DMX and CRMX workflows, Sidus Link Pro maintains reliable control. When used with Aputure fixtures and Sidus Hardware, gain additional range and real-time health alerts. FREE BLUETOOTH CONTROL AND FILMMAKING TOOLS The Free plan includes Bluetooth control for Aputure and amaran lights, plus access to our full library of Light Modes, FX, Quickshots, Magic Program Pro and Go, Magic Infinity FX, and Diagram Master. OTHER FEATURES • Dial in tone with color selection methods like CCT, HSI, CCT RGB, xy, and HSIC+ • Set DMX parameters like Intensity, +/- Green, Hue, Saturation, and Variable Crossfade • Access DMX profiles, import GDTF profiles, and create your own profiles • Preview changes before taking them live with the Backstage workspace • Streamline Bluetooth control with Sidus BT View • Save and recall presets for Aputure lights with Sidus BT Quickshots • Auto-Configure, monitor, and update Aputure light firmware in the Fixture Manager • Create lighting plots and sync with your team with Diagram Master • Reference Illumination Handbook to compare fixtures and calculate output FREE TRIAL Try Sidus Link Pro with all features unlocked for 7 days with no commitment.
Scenario mobile
Create film diagrams, manage equipment lists, and coordinate your crew. This app streamlines pre-production and on-set adjustments for film, TV, theater, and live events.
- Intuitive diagram editor
- Easy equipment list building
- Crew coordination and updates
- Reusable gear lists
- Real-time team synchronization
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Scenario: Fast Diagrams, Gear Lists & Crew Collaboration Scenario is the ultimate production tool for film, TV, theater, and live events — merging creativity, productivity, and technical execution. • Fast, intuitive diagram editor: Create camera blocking, lighting plots, and stage setups without delay. • Equipment lists made easy: Build, reuse, and share gear lists instantly for rentals and planning. • Crew coordination, simplified: Connect your team to projects — keep everyone updated as changes happen. From pre-production to last-minute adjustments, Scenario keeps your team in sync — at the speed of thought. Perfect for: Filmmakers, directors, cinematographers, lighting designers, production designers, gaffers, and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scenario mobile at 75% against Sidus Link Pro's 22%. Scenario mobile also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Sidus Link Pro's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Sidus Link Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Scenario mobile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scenario mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Sidus Link Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Scenario mobile's.
Sidus Link Pro ships an update monthly, Scenario mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 31, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sidus Link Pro | Scenario mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (30 ratings) | 3.8 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 521 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sidus Link Ltd. | Scenario Software LLC |
Customer experience
Sidus Link Pro
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In-app purchases
Sidus Link Pro
- Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- Max (Monthly)$19.991 Month
- Pro (Annual)$99.991 Year
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- Max (Annual)$199.991 Year
Scenario mobile
- Scenario Starter$5.991 Month
- Scenario Pro$19.991 Month
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