Plexus Remote vs TheLightingController_D1024W
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plexus Remote
This application provides convenient remote control for LED lighting systems. Easily trigger scenes, adjust brightness, and change speed without needing to be physically present. Configuration is a simple two-step process involving Wi-Fi setup and IP address entry.
- Universal LED control
- Remote scene triggering
- Adjustable brightness and speed
- Simple 2-step configuration
- Wi-Fi network connectivity
- Persistent light show operation
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Universal Control MADRIX PLEXUS is one of the smartest solutions to control your LEDs. This App let's you conveniently control the PLEXUS remotely. It was never easier to trigger Scenes or to change the Brightness or Speed of your lighting. And even if you turn off your Apple device, the light show continues just as you would expect. It is that simple. 2-Step Configuration Call up the Settings of your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. First, enable Wi-Fi. Second, go to General and search for the MADRIX PLEXUS Remote App. Now all you need is to type in the IP address of your MADRIX PLEXUS. Connect MADRIX PLEXUS to Your Wi-Fi Simply connect the MADRIX PLEXUS to your Wi-Fi network. Connect your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to the same Wi-Fi and you will be able to control the unit remotely.
TheLightingController_D1024W
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TheLightingController_D1024W is the dedicated control app for the D1024W DMX interface (https://forum2.thelightingcontroller.com/viewforum.php?f=172). The D1024W works with our TheLightingController lighting software (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thelightingcontroller/id6554000067) and can also operate operate independently. In standalone mode (without any connected computer or mobile device), the D1024W can store and play up to 16 lighting scenes across 8 separate zones, with 4 master faders, 4 speed sliders, 4 color wheels and 2 follow spots for direct live control. TheLightingController_D1024W offers a quick and easy way to control all these standalone functions directly from your iPhone or iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TheLightingController_D1024W at monthly against Plexus Remote's every 80 months. Plexus Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Plexus Remote ships an update every 80 months, TheLightingController_D1024W monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plexus Remote | TheLightingController_D1024W |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 80 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | inoage GmbH | The Lighting Controller |
In-app purchases
Plexus Remote
No in-app purchases
TheLightingController_D1024W
No in-app purchases
Questions
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