Comparison

LFPatch vs FixtureTester Lite

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

Head to head
About

LFPatch

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The patch tool allows the user to download patch data from a LightFactory or NEO system doe reference and editing. Once downloaded to the device you do not need to be connected to the lighting network to view or edit the patch data. Once you have finished editing you can upload your patch back to the LightFactory or NEO system.

About

FixtureTester Lite

Test network fixtures using Art-Net or sACN protocols. Import patchlists, run macros, and perform address and parameter tests. Supports RDM control for ELC lighting nodes.

Highlights
  • Art-Net/sACN fixture testing
  • Import patchlists
  • Run fixture macros
  • Address testing
  • Parameter testing
  • RDM control
Features
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Fixture Tester is an application to test all the fixtures in the network using Art-Net or sACN. Fixtures can be added manually or an already existing patchlist from ELC Lighting's dmXLAN can be imported. When there are fixtures selected, the associated macros like 'Lamp on' can be run on the selected fixtures. To test whether or not the fixtures have the correct address, there is the address test. This test homes the selected fixtures one by one automatically at an adjustable speed. To test the various functions of the selected fixtures there is the parameter test. This test first homes all the selected fixtures. Then it runs all parameters from 0 to 255 and back, one by one. Custom libraries and patchlists can be downloaded in Fixture Tester with iTunes, ELC lighting's dmXLAN v4 or FileUploader, which is a free download at www.bartvanstiphout.com. Patchlists can also be shared using Airdrop, mail or other applications. Using an ethernet node, the universes can be converted to a Dmx signal. Since version 1.7 it is also possible to program the dmXLAN Nodes from ELC lighting. Full RDM control of all fixtures which are connected to a Node from ELC lighting! ** LITE VERSION LIMITATIONS ** - A maximum of 10 Fixtures can be tested simultaneously - Programming an ELC lighting Node or Switch port is disabled, but you can see how it works - Changing properties of an RDM Device is disabled

Screenshots

LFPatch1 screens
FixtureTester Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

LFPatch and FixtureTester Lite are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
LFPatch versus FixtureTester Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLFPatchFixtureTester Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDream Solutions LtdBart van Stiphout

In-app purchases

None

LFPatch

No in-app purchases

None

FixtureTester Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LFPatch free?
LFPatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FixtureTester Lite free?
FixtureTester Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LFPatch or FixtureTester Lite have ads?
Neither LFPatch nor FixtureTester Lite shows ads.

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