Comparison

MA Remote vs Production Assist

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

Head to head
About

MA Remote

Control lighting consoles remotely from a mobile device. Manage moving lights, conventional lights, effects, LEDs, and video with an intuitive interface. Offers real-time feedback on intensities and positions.

Highlights
  • Remote control for grandMA consoles
  • Control moving lights, dimmers, LEDs, effects
  • Real-time intensity and position feedback
  • Compatible with grandMA1 and grandMA2
  • Configurable for various applications
Features
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The grandMA consoles are the core of the fully integrated MA system. The grandMA consoles are able to control – in the most elegant manner – moving lights, conventional lights, and effects, as well as LEDs and video. The reliable and proven operational philosophy allows a direct, flexible and intuitive way of working. As there are more and more moving lights in the market, the use of remote control units together with lighting control systems has become more and more important. The solution of using a state-of-the-art mobile device in connection with a network together with the grandMA (1 & 2) consoles is offering a number of new operating possibilities. Many important operational functions of the grandMA (1 & 2) consoles can be realized with the remote control. The MA Remote can also be easily used in connection with a grandMA onPC (1&2). Because of the bi-directional communication between grandMA and remote control it is also possible to show intensities and positions or attributes of moving lights in real-time. Features: - Convenient remote control for all important functions of the grandMA range - High distances and safe use with all grandMA consoles - Up to 2 (for grandMA1 even up to 6) remote control units can be used with each console or station - Software is available free of charge - Same software for console compatibility: one system – one operating philosophy - Completely configurable for every application: Theatre, TV, Concert Touring, Entertainment, etc. - Elegant programming and control of moving lights, dimmers, LEDs, effects and media servers - Mature software and hardware – extensively field tested – provide unmatched stability and reliability For more information and free copy of the grandMA OnPC (1 & 2) checkout our website www.malighting.com Difference to the former grandMA remote Software (V.1.005): The MA Remote software connects to both grandMA2 series consoles and grandMA1 series consoles. Connectivity to grandMA2 consoles requires grandMA2 Version 2.1 at minimum.

About

Production Assist

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The new application Production Assist® is a cross-platform online paperwork tool for the event and theater industry. Paperwork is all the documents needed to set up and run an event. By connecting online, we solve the problem that all printed paperwork very quickly contains outdated information. With Online Paperwork you can be sure that you always have the latest version of the document available. Beside this Production Assist is very affordable. With our subscription based licence model, you get yourself started with online paperwork und structural calculation for 30 supports starting at 20€/month. Functionality - Plan and draw in 3D and 2D in Production Assis - All paperwork online directly in the cloud Electrical planning - Calculation of power requirements and phase utilization - Creation of patch plans Real-time structural analysis - Hanging Structures - Ground Supports - Suspended structures Paperwork - Property Lists - Inventory Lists - Structure Lists - Electrical consumers lists - Connection Lists - Color foil lists - Export of lists to PDF and CSV Export of labels for objects - Export of labels with QR codes for scanning with a mobile phone MVR / GDTF Support - Full support of GDTF and MVR for data exchange.

Screenshots

MA Remote4 screens
Production Assist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Production Assist at every 2 months against MA Remote's every 10 months. MA Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (4.3 vs 13.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MA Remote ships an update every 10 months, Production Assist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MA Remote versus Production Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMA RemoteProduction Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better13.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB273 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMA Lighting Technology GmbHDeerSoft GmbH

In-app purchases

None

MA Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Production Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MA Remote free?
MA Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Production Assist free?
Production Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MA Remote or Production Assist have ads?
Neither MA Remote nor Production Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MA Remote or Production Assist?
MA Remote ships an update every 10 months, and Production Assist every 2 months. Most recently, MA Remote was updated on October 22, 2026 and Production Assist on October 3, 2026.

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