FocusRemote vs PA TOOLS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FocusRemote
Control lighting systems remotely via Wi-Fi using Art-Net or sACN protocols. Manage up to 2048 channels across four universes, with options to store, play, and update lighting cues.
- Art-Net/sACN universe transmission
- Ethernet Node conversion to DMX
- Store, Play, Merge, and Update Memories
- Control up to 2048 Channels (4 Universes)
- Customizable Spotnumbers
- Full commandline support
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FocusRemote sends up to 4 Art-Net/sACN universes over the Wi-Fi connection. Using an Ethernet Node, Art-Net or sACN can be converted to a DMX signal. Features: - Full commandline support - Store, Play, Merge and Update Memories - Highlight at custom level! - Use your own Spotnumbers - Control up to 2048 Channels (4 Universes) - Each universe can be sACN or Art-Net - When you type @ 0 [Enter], the selected channel will be cleared
PA TOOLS
This app assists with stage preparation and PA system tuning. It provides tools for L-Acoustics presets, patcher viewing, and calculating wave lengths and room modes.
- L-Acoustics preset guide
- Patcher viewer
- Wave length calculator
- Room mode calculator
- Stage preparation assistance
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PA TOOLS is your all-in-one utility kit for audio engineers. From system prep to quick calculations, it brings fast, reliable tools for every stage of a show. Included tools: • Wave Length — Convert delay, meters and phase instantly • Room Modes — Predict standing waves and plan your EQ strategy • Generator — Pink noise or tones with tactile feedback • RTA — Pocket-size RTA with weighted filters • Reference Playlist — Loop cues and walk-in edits on the go • Wave Recorder — Capture rehearsals in 48 kHz WAV and share instantly • SPL & Noise Tracker — Log SPL for compliance and break monitoring • PA Specs — Browse LAcoustics catalog and find compatible accessories • Speaker Load — Plan amp channel loads before the trucks roll in • Cable Section — Choose cable gauge and check voltage drop • L-Acoustics Prealignment — Match LA Network Manager presets with field timing • Sub Array Calculator — Design cardioid or broadside arrays quickly Full Unlock (In-App Purchase): Unlock the complete suite, remove time limits, enable full RTA, full recording, extended playlist playback, unlimited module access, and all upcoming features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PA TOOLS at Free against FocusRemote's $11.99. PA TOOLS also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 30 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). FocusRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On rating, ads 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
PA TOOLS is free to download; FocusRemote costs $11.99 up front. PA TOOLS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FocusRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FocusRemote against 5.0 for PA TOOLS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of FocusRemote's written reviews are positive against 100% of PA TOOLS's.
FocusRemote ships an update every 30 months, PA TOOLS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FocusRemote | PA TOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bart van Stiphout | Olivier Jobin |
Customer experience
FocusRemote
PA TOOLS
In-app purchases
FocusRemote
No in-app purchases
PA TOOLS
- PA Tools – Full Unlock$22.99









