# Light Captain vs Predigt (evangelisch)

The clearest difference is update cadence: Light Captain at every 5 weeks against Predigt (evangelisch)'s every 8 months. Light Captain also leads on iOS requirement (14.3 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Captain sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Predigt (evangelisch) sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Light Captain ships an update every 5 weeks, Predigt (evangelisch) every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Captain | Predigt (evangelisch) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steinigke Showtechnic GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/510305640) | [Gerhard Lentschik](https://appshunter.io/developer/629988041) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Captain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-captain-dmx-controller/id1578664460)

Control DMX lighting systems for parties, concerts, and theater. Suitable for beginners and professionals, it offers intuitive scene creation, advanced programming, and fixture libraries. Requires a specific interface for operation.

**Highlights:** DMX lighting control, Scene and chase programming, Music synchronization, Fixture library, Password-protected mode, Color and effect control, Moving light control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Light Captain | $22.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Light Captain | $22.99 | one-time |
| Full Version Light Captain | $44.99 | one-time |
| ArtNet - Add On | $89.99 | one-time |


### Predigt (evangelisch)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predigt-evangelisch/id6743632875)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small - 20 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium - 60 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large - 150 Credits | $8.99 | one-time |
| XL - 400 Credits | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Captain free?

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

### Is Predigt (evangelisch) free?

Predigt (evangelisch) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Light Captain or Predigt (evangelisch) have ads?

Neither Light Captain nor Predigt (evangelisch) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light Captain or Predigt (evangelisch)?

Light Captain ships an update every 5 weeks, and Predigt (evangelisch) every 8 months. Most recently, Light Captain was updated on October 7, 2026 and Predigt (evangelisch) on October 9, 2026.

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