Comparison

BlackCryptoPhone vs TheLightingController_D1024W

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

Head to head

TheLightingController_D1024W

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

BlackCryptoPhone

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BlackCryptoPhone's accompanying softphone app to the BlackCryptoPhone platform. A SIP softphone app that supports push notifications, HD voice and video, and more. In addition to this, BlackCryptoPhone's app provides • Free calling between app users

About

TheLightingController_D1024W

Features

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TheLightingController_D1024W is the dedicated control app for the D1024W DMX interface (https://forum2.thelightingcontroller.com/viewforum.php?f=172). The D1024W works with our TheLightingController lighting software (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thelightingcontroller/id6554000067) and can also operate operate independently. In standalone mode (without any connected computer or mobile device), the D1024W can store and play up to 16 lighting scenes across 8 separate zones, with 4 master faders, 4 speed sliders, 4 color wheels and 2 follow spots for direct live control. TheLightingController_D1024W offers a quick and easy way to control all these standalone functions directly from your iPhone or iPad.

Screenshots

BlackCryptoPhone4 screens

TheLightingController_D1024W4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TheLightingController_D1024W at monthly against BlackCryptoPhone's every 5 months. BlackCryptoPhone's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). 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

BlackCryptoPhone ships an update every 5 months, TheLightingController_D1024W monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

BlackCryptoPhone versus TheLightingController_D1024W: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	BlackCryptoPhone	TheLightingController_D1024W
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	17
Further details — not scored
Size	92 MB	32 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Musa IDRIS	The Lighting Controller

In-app purchases

None

BlackCryptoPhone

No in-app purchases

None

TheLightingController_D1024W

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlackCryptoPhone free?

BlackCryptoPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is TheLightingController_D1024W free?

TheLightingController_D1024W is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do BlackCryptoPhone or TheLightingController_D1024W have ads?

Neither BlackCryptoPhone nor TheLightingController_D1024W shows ads.

Which is updated more often, BlackCryptoPhone or TheLightingController_D1024W?

BlackCryptoPhone ships an update every 5 months, and TheLightingController_D1024W monthly. Most recently, BlackCryptoPhone was updated on September 10, 2026 and TheLightingController_D1024W on September 19, 2026.