Comparison

Fixture Tester vs Tour Control

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Art-Net/sACN fixture testing
  • Import patchlists (dmXLAN)
  • Run fixture macros
  • Address testing
  • Parameter testing
  • RDM control
Features
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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!

About

Tour Control

Features
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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 you’re a solo artist or part of a large production crew, Tour Control helps you stay focused on delivering your best performance.

Screenshots

Fixture Tester4 screens
Tour Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
Fixture Tester versus Tour Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFixture TesterTour Control
Price$24.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better26.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBart van StiphoutFKP Scorpio Norge AS

In-app purchases

None

Fixture Tester

No in-app purchases

None

Tour Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fixture Tester free?
Fixture Tester costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tour Control free?
Tour Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fixture Tester or Tour Control have ads?
Neither Fixture Tester nor Tour Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fixture Tester or Tour Control?
Fixture Tester ships an update every 3 months, and Tour Control every 10 days. Most recently, Fixture Tester was updated on October 8, 2026 and Tour Control on October 13, 2026.

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