Plexus Remote vs DMXSmartLink Hub
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.
DMXSmartLink Hub
This app automatically discovers and controls your DMXSmartLink Hubs on your network or remotely. It provides one-tap access to dashboards, scenes, and visual controls, with secure, end-to-end encrypted connections. It also allows access to Homebridge and Home Assistant pages.
- Auto-discover Hubs on local network
- One-tap access to Hub controls
- Remote access with encrypted connections
- Access Homebridge and Home Assistant
- Manage Admin and Operator permissions
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The DMXSmartLink Hub app finds and controls your DMXSmartLink Hub, on your own network or from anywhere. With one tap the app scans your network, finds your Hubs and opens their controls - no typing IP addresses. Pair your iPhone once and you can open the same controls when you are away. Key Features Auto-Discover Hubs Instantly find DMXSmartLink Hubs on your local network. One-Tap Hub Controls Open the Hub's dashboard, scenes and Visual Control directly from the app. Remote Access Pair your iPhone with a one-time code from your Hub, then control it from any network. Connections are end-to-end encrypted, and the Hub's admin decides which phones are Admins or Operators. Homebridge and Home Assistant Open the Homebridge and Home Assistant pages that run beside your Hub, at home or away. A DMXSmartLink Hub is required to use this app. The Hub and software licenses are sold separately. Purchase Hubs and licenses at: dmxsmartlink.com whitecrowsecurity.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DMXSmartLink Hub at 5.0 against Plexus Remote's 3.5. DMXSmartLink Hub also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 80 months). Plexus Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DMXSmartLink Hub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Plexus Remote ships an update every 80 months, DMXSmartLink Hub every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plexus Remote | DMXSmartLink Hub |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 80 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | inoage GmbH | Roman Khomitch |
Customer experience
Plexus Remote
DMXSmartLink Hub
In-app purchases
Plexus Remote
No in-app purchases
DMXSmartLink Hub
No in-app purchases
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