Comparison

Sidus Link Pro vs T6FV Lighting Diagram

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Read full description

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. ENAHANCED PIXEL TOOLS When selecting multi-pixel fixtures, inside the Pixel Window, there are tools for applying gradients across the fixtures, and easy selection tools for first half, second half, odd, even and invert. 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

About

T6FV Lighting Diagram

Features
Read full description

THE ULTIMATE LIGHTING DESIGN TOOL FOR VISIONARY CREATORS. T6FV Lighting Diagram is a premium, high-performance pre-visualization tool designed for Cinematographers, Gaffers, and Visual Storytellers. Whether you are planning a high-end commercial or an indie short, this app allows you to build complex lighting plots and equipment maps with an intuitive, fluid interface built for the speed of production. ONE-TIME PURCHASE. Professional power without the recurring subscription. THE T6FV ECOSYSTEM SYNC Revolutionize your workflow with seamless cross-app integration. Viewfinder Smart Import: Upload images from the T6FV Directors Viewfinder app to instantly generate a camera setup, complete with the auto-extracted photo, focal length, and sensor data. Planner Integration: Create your scene and storyboard in the T6FV Video Planner, then sync here to automatically generate your project structure with scenes shots and storyboard images. Catalogue Export: Snap high-resolution canvas snapshots of every scene and export a full lighting catalogue, ready for your crew or equipment rental house (Viewable in the T6FV Planner). ADVANCED LIGHT & PHYSICS SIMULATION Visualize your light before the first truck is even loaded. True-to-Life Beam Physics: Simulate Fresnels, Panels, Tubes, and Silks with realistic light falloff and shadow casting. Professional Optical Modifiers: Adjust beam angles, softness, and diffusion levels. Use Silk and Bounce tools to see how light wraps and reflects in 2D space. Full Spectrum Control: Dial in specific Kelvin temperatures (2700K–10,000K) or RGB HSI values. Sync fixture and beam colors instantly for accurate visual communication. PRECISION SCENE ARCHITECTURE Construct your set with mathematical accuracy. Dynamic Room Builder: Sketch custom floor plans or drop in precise room dimensions in feet or meters to match your physical location. Interactive Blueprint Tracing: Import location photos or floor plans and build your 2D lighting map directly over them for perfect scale. Intelligent Hierarchy: Organize complex shoots into Scenes and Folders. Move entire groups of equipment at once while maintaining your relative positions. Pre-visualize your entire shoot before you ever touch a light. T6FV takes the guesswork out of your setups so you can focus on the frame, not the physics.

Screenshots

T6FV Lighting Diagram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sidus Link Pro at Free against T6FV Lighting Diagram's $9.99. T6FV Lighting Diagram's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Sidus Link Pro is free to download; T6FV Lighting Diagram costs $9.99 up front. Sidus Link Pro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. T6FV Lighting Diagram asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sidus Link Pro ships an update monthly, T6FV Lighting Diagram daily. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Sidus Link Pro versus T6FV Lighting Diagram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSidus Link ProT6FV Lighting Diagram
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating2.7 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size584 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSidus Link Ltd.T6FV

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Sidus Link Pro

Subscriptions4
  • Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Max (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Pro (Annual)$99.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Max (Annual)$199.991 Year
None

T6FV Lighting Diagram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sidus Link Pro free?
Sidus Link Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is T6FV Lighting Diagram free?
T6FV Lighting Diagram costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sidus Link Pro or T6FV Lighting Diagram have ads?
Neither Sidus Link Pro nor T6FV Lighting Diagram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sidus Link Pro or T6FV Lighting Diagram?
Sidus Link Pro ships an update monthly, and T6FV Lighting Diagram daily. Most recently, Sidus Link Pro was updated on September 26, 2026 and T6FV Lighting Diagram on September 21, 2026.

Other comparisons