Comparison

FocusRemote vs G3Link

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

G3Link

Control essential grandMA3 lighting console functions remotely from your mobile device. Ideal for lighting programmers and technicians to adjust fixtures, recall presets, and send commands while on stage during pre-production and setup.

Highlights
  • Select Groups instantly
  • Recall & update Presets
  • Send Macros & Commands
  • Check Patch
  • Align Buttons with live feedback
  • Status Feedback
Features
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Walk the stage. Focus your fixtures. No console babysitter needed. G3Link puts the essential grandMA3 controls in your hand – so you can move freely on stage while setting up, focusing, and checking fixtures. Built for lighting programmers and technicians who want to work smarter during pre-production. BUILT FOR PRE-FOCUS - Select Groups instantly – no walking back to the console - Recall & update Presets on the spot – incl. All 1 / All 2 - Send Macros & Commands directly from the stage - Check your Patch – sync, save and load offline - Align Buttons with live feedback - Status Feedback – connection state, highlight, and more PERFECT FOR - Pre-focus and fixture alignment - Rehearsals and tech runs - Fixture checks and troubleshooting on stage - Theatre, opera & touring setups HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your device to the same network as your grandMA3 2. Enter IP address and session in the Config tab 3. Walk on stage and start working FREE & PRO The free version covers basic operation – great for testing. Unlock the full experience with a one-time Pro purchase. The optional Supporter subscription gives access to experimental features like Gamepad integration and Developer Mode. REQUIREMENTS - grandMA3 console or onPC - Same local network (LAN or Wi-Fi) - OSC Send & Receive enabled in grandMA3 settings DISCLAIMER G3Link is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by MA Lighting Technology GmbH. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

FocusRemote3 screens
G3Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: G3Link at Free against FocusRemote's $11.99. G3Link also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 30 months). FocusRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

G3Link is free to download; FocusRemote costs $11.99 up front. G3Link sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. FocusRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FocusRemote against 5.0 for G3Link. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FocusRemote ships an update every 30 months, G3Link every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FocusRemote versus G3Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocusRemoteG3Link
Price$11.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBart van StiphoutRoger Imhof

Customer experience

FocusRemote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

G3Link

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FocusRemote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

G3Link

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • G3Link Pro$17.99

Questions

Is FocusRemote free?
FocusRemote costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is G3Link free?
G3Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FocusRemote or G3Link?
FocusRemote and G3Link are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do FocusRemote or G3Link have ads?
Neither FocusRemote nor G3Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FocusRemote or G3Link?
FocusRemote ships an update every 30 months, and G3Link every 6 weeks. Most recently, FocusRemote was updated on October 8, 2026 and G3Link on October 7, 2026.

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