Comparison

MA Remote vs NetDrive Mobile

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

NetDrive Mobile

Features
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Every cloud in one app. Finally. NetDrive Mobile connects all your cloud storage — Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Amazon S3, WebDAV, FTP, and 30+ more — into one beautifully simple file manager. Stop switching apps. Start finding files. Whether you're sharing a video from Dropbox, pulling a contract out of Google Drive, or uploading photos straight to your S3 bucket, NetDrive does it all from your iPhone — fast, secure, and without the clutter. SUPPORTED CLOUD STORAGE & PROTOCOLS: • Google Drive • Dropbox / Dropbox for Business • OneDrive / OneDrive for Business • Box • MEGA • Google Cloud Storage • Google Photos • pCloud • Amazon S3 & S3-compatible storage • Azure Blob Storage / Azure File Storage • Backblaze B2 • OpenStack Swift • Alibaba Cloud OSS • Tencent Cloud COS • WebDAV • FTP / FTPS (File Transfer Protocol / FTP Secure) • SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) • Yandex Disk • Hubic KEY FEATURES: ◆ One App, All Clouds Connect 30+ cloud storage services and manage them from a single drive list. No need to switch between apps. ◆ Full File Management Browse, download, upload, rename, move, delete, and share files and folders — just like a file manager. ◆ Upload Photos & Videos Upload files, photos, and videos directly from your device to any connected cloud storage. ◆ OAuth & Secure Authentication Sign in securely with OAuth for Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and more. Your credentials are never stored on our servers. ◆ Multiple Login Options Sign in with your Bdrive account using email, Google, Facebook, Twitter, or Apple. ◆ Multi-Language Support Available in English, 한국어, 日本語, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Bahasa Indonesia, Tiếng Việt, Español, Français, and Deutsch. ◆ Enterprise Ready Connect to your company's WebDAV, FTP, or SFTP servers. Support for Azure and S3-compatible private cloud infrastructure. REQUIREMENTS: • A free Bdrive account is required. Create one at https://accounts.bdrive.com • For advanced configuration, use the PC version of NetDrive at https://www.netdrive.net SUPPORT: • Help & FAQ: https://support.bdrive.com • Email: support@bdrive.com Connect all your clouds. Manage all your files. One app.

Screenshots

MA Remote4 screens
NetDrive Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MA Remote at every 10 months against NetDrive Mobile's every 55 months. MA Remote also leads on iOS requirement (4.3 vs 15.0). 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, NetDrive Mobile every 55 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MA Remote versus NetDrive Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMA RemoteNetDrive Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 55 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMA Lighting Technology GmbHBdrive Inc.

In-app purchases

None

MA Remote

No in-app purchases

None

NetDrive Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MA Remote free?
MA Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetDrive Mobile free?
NetDrive Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MA Remote or NetDrive Mobile have ads?
Neither MA Remote nor NetDrive Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MA Remote or NetDrive Mobile?
MA Remote ships an update every 10 months, and NetDrive Mobile every 55 months. Most recently, MA Remote was updated on October 5, 2026 and NetDrive Mobile on October 7, 2026.

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