# Light Captain vs PhaseX

The clearest difference is device support: PhaseX at 3 against Light Captain's 1. Light Captain's advantage is iOS requirement (14.3 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Captain sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and PhaseX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Captain | PhaseX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.3** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steinigke Showtechnic GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/510305640) | [Enrico Becker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796571540) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Captain

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

Control DMX lighting fixtures for parties, concerts, or theater. Suitable for beginners and professionals, it offers intuitive scene creation and advanced programming options. 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 |


### PhaseX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phasex/id6756866517)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monatlich | $17.99 | per month |
| jährlich | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Captain free?

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

### Is PhaseX free?

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

### Do Light Captain or PhaseX have ads?

Neither Light Captain nor PhaseX shows ads.

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