Comparison

Plexus Remote vs ShowVanta

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Universal LED control
  • Remote scene triggering
  • Adjustable brightness and speed
  • Simple 2-step configuration
  • Wi-Fi network connectivity
  • Persistent light show operation
Features
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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.

About

ShowVanta

This app provides remote control for MADRIX lighting systems, allowing users to manage scenes, effects, colors, and intensity from their mobile devices. It's designed for live venues, enabling quick adjustments and multi-user synchronization over a local network.

Highlights
  • Trigger MADRIX scenes and effects
  • Control multiple scene banks
  • Adjust master intensity and effect speed
  • Select colors remotely
  • Blackout control
  • Multi-user synchronization
Features
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ShowVanta is a dedicated remote control for MADRIX 5 lighting software on iPhone and iPad. Control your lighting show from anywhere on the same local network without returning to the MADRIX computer. ShowVanta provides fast, touch-friendly access to the controls live operators use most. REMOTE LIGHTING CONTROL • Trigger MADRIX scenes and effects • View and control two scene banks • Adjust master intensity • Control each bank’s speed independently • Crossfade between banks • Select automatic fade times • Activate blackout instantly • Hold Blackout to Flash on iPhone and iPad • Access strobe controls and quick colors FAST CONNECTION SETUP • Save multiple venues and MADRIX computer addresses • Automatically search the local network for MADRIX • Confirm discovered addresses before saving them • Prioritize the saved address when reconnecting • Restore banks and scene artwork after a connection interruption • Display clear connection and controller status BUILT FOR MULTI-OPERATOR SHOWS ShowVanta can display temporary activity notices when another ShowVanta operator controls the same MADRIX system, helping operators coordinate without permanently occupying screen space. LOCAL BY DESIGN Remote-control commands are sent directly between ShowVanta and the MADRIX computer over the local network. The iPhone or iPad and the MADRIX computer must be connected to the same reachable network. REQUIREMENTS • MADRIX 5 running on a Windows computer • HTTP Remote Control enabled in MADRIX • iPhone or iPad connected to the same reachable local network • A properly configured MADRIX lighting installation ShowVanta does not create lighting content or replace MADRIX 5. Its purpose is to provide convenient mobile remote control of an existing MADRIX 5 system. MADRIX 5 is sold separately. ShowVanta is an independent companion application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the developer of MADRIX.

Screenshots

Plexus Remote4 screens
ShowVanta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ShowVanta at 5.0 against Plexus Remote's 3.5. ShowVanta also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 80 months). Plexus Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

ShowVanta holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plexus Remote ships an update every 80 months, ShowVanta every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Plexus Remote versus ShowVanta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlexus RemoteShowVanta
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 80 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerinoage GmbHcom.courtesymask.showvanta

Customer experience

Plexus Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ShowVanta

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Plexus Remote

No in-app purchases

None

ShowVanta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plexus Remote free?
Plexus Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShowVanta free?
ShowVanta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plexus Remote or ShowVanta?
ShowVanta is rated higher. Plexus Remote averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ShowVanta averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Plexus Remote or ShowVanta have ads?
Neither Plexus Remote nor ShowVanta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plexus Remote or ShowVanta?
Plexus Remote ships an update every 80 months, and ShowVanta every 4 days. Most recently, Plexus Remote was updated on October 9, 2026 and ShowVanta on October 17, 2026.

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