Comparison

MA Remote vs PatchPrinter

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

PatchPrinter

View your preproduction files on your iOS device without needing hard copies. Easily open and share PatchPrinter files from various sources like email or Airdrop. Navigate between files seamlessly in the organized list.

Highlights
  • View preproduction files
  • Open from email attachments
  • Open from WhatsApp
  • Open via Airdrop
  • Easy file switching
  • Share files with colleagues
Features
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Open your PatchPrinter (www.PatchPrinter.com) file and have a look at your preproduction without the need of using hardcopies. PatchPrinter for iOS shows all of the information which is available in the PatchPrinter file. You can open your PatchPrinter file from an email attachment, WhatsApp message, Airdrop, etc. Switching between files is easy in the Files list. Here you also can share your PatchPrinter file with your colleagues.

Screenshots

MA Remote4 screens
PatchPrinter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PatchPrinter at 100% against MA Remote's 40%. PatchPrinter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). MA Remote's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 14.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PatchPrinter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MA Remote has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MA Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of PatchPrinter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MA Remote ships an update every 10 months, PatchPrinter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MA Remote versus PatchPrinter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMA RemotePatchPrinter
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (16 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMA Lighting Technology GmbHBart van Stiphout

Customer experience

MA Remote

All ratings16 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.8%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral11.6%
Negative48.8%

PatchPrinter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MA Remote

No in-app purchases

None

PatchPrinter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MA Remote free?
MA Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PatchPrinter free?
PatchPrinter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MA Remote or PatchPrinter?
PatchPrinter is rated higher. MA Remote averages 2.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while PatchPrinter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MA Remote or PatchPrinter have ads?
Neither MA Remote nor PatchPrinter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MA Remote or PatchPrinter?
MA Remote ships an update every 10 months, and PatchPrinter every 3 months. Most recently, MA Remote was updated on October 5, 2026 and PatchPrinter on September 21, 2026.

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