Comparison

VDX vs Imperative Light Control

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

Head to head
About

VDX

This app allows you to download and manage videos from various websites directly to your iPhone. Simply paste a video link to save content for offline viewing. Enjoy your favorite videos anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Download videos from websites
  • Manage downloaded videos
  • Offline video playback
  • Paste video links for easy access
  • Supports iPhone and iPod
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VDX (Video Manager) - is an application for getting and managing videos on your iPhone. VDX is a video manager app for websites. The VDX application helps you access your favorite videos from the different platforms by simply pasting the video link. Install the app and enjoy the videos. VDX uploads the videos to your device, so you can always access them even when you're offline! Terms of Use: http://arise-apps.com/vd-policy

About

Imperative Light Control

Features
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The Imperative Light Control app is the official app for controlling and interacting with light sculptures from The Imperative. Control all your Imperative lights in one place, by using either the IR remote emulator, or by uploading custom LUMIC light programs. Write Your Own Light Programs The Imperative Light Control app allows you to write your own LUMIC code and upload it to your light, for a fully customizable lighting experience! Get additional LUMIC light programs from the Imperative website or other users by first downloading them to your device, and then import them into the app to use and further edit. Create Scenes The ILC app allows you to create scenes, which upload custom programs to all your lights at the same time. Switch between dynamic and reactive environments with the tap of a virtual button! For more information on The Imperative, Imperative light sculptures, and LUMIC programs, please visit https://theimperative.studio

Screenshots

VDX4 screens
Imperative Light Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Imperative Light Control at none against VDX's 2. VDX's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. VDX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Imperative Light Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VDX ships an update fortnightly, Imperative Light Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VDX versus Imperative Light Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDXImperative Light Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperARISEPEAK LPThe Imperative LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VDX

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
None

Imperative Light Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VDX free?
VDX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Imperative Light Control free?
Imperative Light Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VDX or Imperative Light Control have ads?
Neither VDX nor Imperative Light Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VDX or Imperative Light Control?
VDX ships an update fortnightly, and Imperative Light Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, VDX was updated on November 12, 2026 and Imperative Light Control on October 30, 2026.

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