Fixture Tester vs Tour Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Fixture Tester
Test network fixtures using Art-Net or sACN protocols. Import patchlists, run macros, and perform address and parameter tests to verify fixture functionality and addressing. Supports RDM control for ELC lighting nodes.
- Art-Net/sACN fixture testing
- Import patchlists (dmXLAN)
- Run fixture macros
- Address testing
- Parameter testing
- RDM control
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Fixture Tester is an application to test all the fixtures in the network using Art-Net or sACN. Fixtures can be added manually or an already existing patchlist from ELC Lighting's dmXLAN can be imported. When there are fixtures selected, the associated macros like 'Lamp on' can be run on the selected fixtures. To test whether or not the fixtures have the correct address, there is the address test. This test homes the selected fixtures one by one automatically at an adjustable speed. To test the various functions of the selected fixtures there is the parameter test. This test first homes all the selected fixtures. Then it runs all parameters from 0 to 255 and back, one by one. Custom libraries and patchlists can be downloaded in Fixture Tester with iTunes, ELC lighting's dmXLAN v4 or FileUploader, which is a free download at www.bartvanstiphout.com. Patchlists can also be shared using Airdrop, mail or other applications. Using an ethernet node, the universes can be converted to a Dmx signal. Since version 1.7 it is also possible to program the dmXLAN Nodes from ELC lighting. Full RDM control of all fixtures which are connected to a Node from ELC lighting!
Tour Control
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Tour Control by FKP Scorpio Norge AS is a state-of-the-art app crafted for artists and their teams on the move. Effortlessly manage your tour schedule, venues, travel logistics, and contacts from a single intuitive platform. Stay organized with real-time updates, smooth itinerary sharing, and powerful tools designed specifically for music industry professionals. Whether youβre a solo artist or part of a large production crew, Tour Control helps you stay focused on delivering your best performance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tour Control at Free against Fixture Tester's $24.99. Tour Control also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Fixture Tester's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Tour Control is free to download; Fixture Tester costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fixture Tester ships an update every 3 months, Tour Control every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fixture Tester | Tour Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 26.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bart van Stiphout | FKP Scorpio Norge AS |
In-app purchases
Fixture Tester
No in-app purchases
Tour Control
No in-app purchases
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