Fixture Tester vs ControllerApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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!
ControllerApp
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Controller-App Remote control for professional lighting consoles via Telnet and OSC. Works with GrandMA2/3. โข Console Control - Connect via Telnet/OSC to execute commands, adjust faders, buttons and control cues โข Virtual Encoders - Remote parameter control and fixture positioning โข Programmer Keypad - Direct command-line interface to your console โข Beam Calculator - Coverage area, throw distance, and lens angle calculations โข DMX Calculator - Address to DIP switch conversion โข RGB/CMY Color Mixer - Color mixing with HEX conversion โข Preset Manager - Save custom button configurations Controller-App is an independent third-party application. Not affiliated with or endorsed by MA Lighting. All related marks are registered trademarks of MA Lighting Technology GmbH.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ControllerApp at Free against Fixture Tester's $24.99. ControllerApp also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Fixture Tester's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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ControllerApp 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, ControllerApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fixture Tester | ControllerApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | Free โ better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bart van Stiphout | Naor Bonomo |
In-app purchases
Fixture Tester
No in-app purchases
ControllerApp
No in-app purchases
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