Comparison

NANLINK vs ANDYCINE

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

Head to head
About

NANLINK

This wireless lighting control app allows users to manage light fixtures via Bluetooth and 2.4G protocols. It enables full control of individual or multiple fixtures synchronously for creating lighting effects and improving production efficiency.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth and 2.4G wireless control
  • Individual and group fixture control
  • Synchronous control of multiple fixtures
  • Creation of lighting effects
  • Scenario and group-based design
  • Full control of HSL and intensity
Features
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NANLINK APP, a wireless lighting control application designed and developed by Guangdong Nanguang Photo&Video Systems Co.,Ltd, allows for controlling light fixtures via Bluetooth Network and 2.4G Wireless Protocol. The APP is compatible with devices that run on IOS and iPadOS operating systems. Based on the design concept of scenario and group, NANLINK can assist gaffers and cinematographers with the creation of fascinating lighting effects through the full control of individual fixture and multiple fixtures synchronously, thus to achieve more production efficiency at the shooting scenes.

About

ANDYCINE

Features
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The Andycine Teleprompter app is the companion app for the Andycine Teleprompter, the world's most portable and affordable teleprompter.  Use the scripts manager to manage your scripts or add and delete new scripts. Select the + icon to add a new script. Select the pencil icon to edit or delete a script.  Select a script to load it into the script player. Press the Pause/Play button to play the script. Adjust the scroll settings to match your desired reading speed.  You can adjust various scroll settings by selecting the menu icon.  - The scroll options will allow you to adjust the font size and the scroll speed for the teleprompter. - The Margins option is used to bring in the text on larger phones to fit within the teleprompter.  - Font Color/Background Color allows you to change color of the font/background in the script player.  - Mirror Mode will mirror the script to be used with a teleprompter.  - Loop Script will automatically restart the script from the top once the end is reached.  - Portrait mode will play the script in the portrait mode.  - Reset options will resume factory setting - App Version will let you know the version is what you get The Andycine Teleprompter is also compatible with the Andycine Teleprompter Remote accessory that included in the package. The remote will allow you to control and navigate the application from a distance.  You use the remote to navigate the scripts manager. You can also use the remote to control the script Player.  - OK will pause or play the script.  - Up and Down buttons will adjust the scroll speed.  - Left and Right buttons will adjust the font size.  - Back arrow will exit to the script manager.  - Menu button will open the settings menu.  - X button will jump to previous page.  - Y button will jump to next page. - A button will restart the script.  - B button will mirror the script to be used with a teleprompter.  Customer Support: cs@andycine.com Please feel free to send email to us if any question. Thank you very much. Andycine Team.

Screenshots

NANLINK4 screens
ANDYCINE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NANLINK at every 2 weeks against ANDYCINE's every 2 months. NANLINK also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NANLINK ships an update every 2 weeks, ANDYCINE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NANLINK versus ANDYCINE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNANLINKANDYCINE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (93 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangdong Nanguang Photo&Video Systems Co., LtdZhangzhou SEETEC Optoelectronics Technology Co.,Ltd

Bugs and requests

NANLINK

Reported bugs

59 issues
  • Lights spontaneously lose connection
  • Short delay between tapping light and settings appearing
  • Presets buried several levels deep
  • Lights spontaneously lose connection
  • Short delay between tapping into a light and the settings coming up
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  • Fixture groups not working after upgrading to Nanlink 2.0
  • Lose signal if further than 8ft from unit
  • App lagging and poorly working
  • Constantly drops connection
  • App constantly crashes
  • Recent update erased presets
  • Grouping issues after update
  • Cannot add fixtures to groups
  • App won't work without supplying personal info
  • Layout doesn't adapt well to iPad, wasted space
  • Login difficult, fields won't allow pasting from password manager
  • No import of existing scenes on iPad
  • App not working with Pavotubes
  • Bluetooth not working for T8-7x
  • Inconsistent operation, will not pair with lights
  • Exiting and reopening app locks up trying to re-pair
  • App asks for excessive permissions (photos, emails, texts)
  • New update killed presets and dropped connection to all fixtures
  • App doesn't work with new iPhones (dynamic island)
  • Cannot go back from one tube's settings to the previous screen
  • Settings don't seem to save
  • CCT mode doesn't work at all
  • Driving mode ambient dimming won't work
  • Poor Bluetooth connection, short range
  • Menu button placement issues (near phone's clock)
  • Never saves profiles or auto-connects to fixtures
  • App broken with iOS 16.2
  • Most of the effects not working
  • App can't find FS-150
  • Cannot complete registration (activation code never emailed)
  • App is abysmal, not user friendly
  • Cannot connect to Forza 300b
  • Settings changes on iPhone don't affect light
  • Lose connection as soon as 2 lights are connected
  • App is a complete waste of time, does nothing
  • Never responsive, struggles to keep up with changing settings
  • Server down, cannot create account or log in
  • App crashes on login
  • App crashes upon login attempt
  • App crashes every time on sign in
  • Overrides light values when connecting
  • Impossible to fine-tune a light on a set unless connected beforehand
  • Won't connect
  • Fail connection in groups
  • Slow app
  • Doesn't see most fixtures
  • Cannot get verification code to create an account
  • App freezes repeatedly after entering name, password, and verification code
  • Cannot login, stuck or frozen at login page
  • App freezes repeatedly after entering name password and verification code
  • App crashes on login with iPhone 13 pro
  • App crashes at login
  • App crashes upon login attempt
  • App crashes every time on sign in

Requested features

13 requests
  • Allow individual light adjustment within groups
  • Make connection more stable
  • Make settings appear instantly
  • UX overhaul, make important settings accessible
  • Put preset saving feature front and center
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  • Adaptive interface for iPads
  • Master control to adjust all lights simultaneously
  • Add a 'Streetlight' mode effect
  • Allow users to choose between HSI & CCT control for transmitter box
  • Add a demo mode
  • Offline mode for app usage
  • Gang effects across groups of lights for consistency
  • Allow multicolor effects at assignable points

ANDYCINE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NANLINK

No in-app purchases

None

ANDYCINE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NANLINK free?
NANLINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ANDYCINE free?
ANDYCINE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NANLINK or ANDYCINE have ads?
Neither NANLINK nor ANDYCINE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NANLINK or ANDYCINE?
NANLINK ships an update every 2 weeks, and ANDYCINE every 2 months. Most recently, NANLINK was updated on October 30, 2026 and ANDYCINE on October 27, 2026.

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