iRFR vs Gantom Updater
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRFR
This remote control application allows users to manage ETC Eos family lighting systems from their mobile devices. It supports programming and playback features, with security controls to prevent unauthorized access. Requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher.
- Remote control for Eos family lighting systems
- Supports programming and playback
- Tab-based display system
- Moving light controls
- Direct selects and playback tools
- Security controls for unauthorized access prevention
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The iRFR from ETC provides a remote for any Eos family lighting system (Eos, Eos Ti, Gio, Gio @5, Ion, Element and Eos/Ion Remote Processors). This application requires Eos family software 2.6 or higher on the connected lighting system. Eos 3.0 or higher is required for Focus Wand Please note the iRFR is NOT support by Cobalt. The iRFR supports most features needed for programming and playback. It does not support remote patching and system configuration. A tab-based system changes the displays from the full keyboard, moving light controls, direct selects, playback tools and a cue list. Security controls prevent un-authorized access to a lighting system.
Gantom Updater
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This is a specialty tool used to install custom firmware or firmware upgrades onto Gantom's compatible products. An auxiliary cable is all that is needed to connect between your iOS device and the device to be updated. This tool is only intended for use by trained professionals with our compatible devices. DO NOT USE unless instructed to do so because this tool may disable your Gantom device if used incorrectly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Gantom Updater at Free against iRFR's $49.99. Gantom Updater also leads on iOS requirement (6.1 vs 12.0). On update cadence, 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
Gantom Updater is free to download; iRFR costs $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iRFR ships an update every 10 months, Gantom Updater every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRFR | Gantom Updater |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 6.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. | Gantom |
In-app purchases
iRFR
No in-app purchases
Gantom Updater
No in-app purchases
