DMXRef vs MyMixTool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DMXRef
This utility app helps lighting professionals and technicians quickly calculate and manage DMX addresses and DIP switch settings. It offers instant conversions, batch address filling, and storage for device configurations, streamlining setup for live events and theatre productions.
- Convert DMX, DIP switch, local/global addresses
- Fill multiple fixture addresses across universes
- Convert local to global DMX addresses
- Store custom DIP switch settings
- Dark mode and clean UI
- Universe and channel calculation
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DMXRef – Never guess your DMX address or DIP switch setting again DMXRef is the must-have tool for lighting designers, theatre techs, stagehands, and live-event riggers who work with DMX systems. Combine speed, accuracy, and a clear interface to eliminate tedious calculations and configuration errors. Why DMXRef will save you time & headaches • Instantly convert between DMX, DIP switch settings, local vs global addresses, and dimmer-doubler notation • Fill in multiple fixtures’ addresses together, even across DMX universes • Convert local (e.g. “2/1”) → global (e.g. “513”) and back; get universe + channel fast • Store your DIP switch settings for repeated device types, so you don’t have to re-enter common values • Dark mode support, clean UI optimized for iPhones in cramped backstage conditions Perfect for: • Theatre & live event lighting technicians • Touring engineers setting up multiple fixtures • Students or beginners wanting to learn DMX addressing without expensive hardware
MyMixTool
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The best way to control digital mixer with your iPhone or iPad! Features: • Different views (general view, layer view, edit mode, aux sends, fx sends, player mode) • Easy assign volumes, reverbs, delays, FX effects, balances, mute, solo • Control built-in USB media player • Quick and easy graphic EQ, compressor and gate • Easily assign mute groups • Easily assign sub groups • Ability to protect controlling with a master password (Local aux control) • Import/export presets and shows • Runs on smartphones and tablets • Email support Warning: This app does not play any sound; you can't even edit any sounds. It is solely for remote controlling your digital mixer. The following models are supported: • Soundcraft Ui12 • Soundcraft Ui16 • Soundcraft Ui24r ## DISCLAIMER This product and/or service is not affiliated with, endorsed by or in any way associated with Soundcraft or its products and services. Soundcraft and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MyMixTool at every 2 months against DMXRef's every 18 months. DMXRef's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). 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
DMXRef costs $4.99 and MyMixTool $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DMXRef ships an update every 18 months, MyMixTool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DMXRef | MyMixTool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #199 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Swan | Davor Repec |
In-app purchases
DMXRef
No in-app purchases
MyMixTool
No in-app purchases









