OSRAM DMX Wi vs Stellar by ARRI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OSRAM DMX Wi
Control up to 512 DMX devices across one universe using your iOS device. This app allows for precise channel level adjustments via sliders or keypad input, with options for live updates or simultaneous sending. User settings are automatically saved.
- DMX protocol implementation
- ArtNet II UDP unicast
- Control up to 512 devices
- 1 universe control
- Slider and keypad channel control
- Live or simultaneous level updates
- Saves user settings
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The OSRAM DMX Wi-Fi Controller app is an implementation of the DMX protocol using ArtNet II UDP unicast mode for the iOS. Up to 512 devices and 1 universe can be controlled at a time. This App is not compatible with the Lightify product. The user must first connect to the Wi-Fi network which the devices are connected to, this is done though the iPhone. 1. Application detects available IP addresses and the user chooses ports for the DMX/Ethernet converter into this app. This converter is something similar to an ENTTEC ODE device. 2. Individual channel levels can be set with sliders or entered the directly with the keypad. 3. The sliders can be live, in that the channel will respond instantly. They can also be set so that after changing a level the user must press a key to send the levels to all of the channels simultaneously. 4. All user settings are remembered by the app. 5. There is a Help/About screen in the app. 6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4Dza2d-QXU (search on "Osram dmx")
Stellar by ARRI
This app simplifies professional lighting control for film and studio productions. It automates complex DMX settings, offers intuitive interfaces for color adjustments, and seamlessly connects ARRI and third-party fixtures. Organize setups, manage fixtures, and create custom looks with ease.
- Project and scene organization
- Automatic fixture discovery (RDM)
- Auto Layout for DMX management
- Advanced color control (CCT, HSI, RGBW, x,y)
- Fixture grouping and control
- Import light plot diagrams
- Export/Import projects and scenes
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ARRI is improving Stellar since its introduction, closely follow technology developments and users’ feedback of this intelligent app for professional lighting control. Stellar reimagines lighting control by automatically managing complex DMX settings and by featuring control interfaces with stunning graphic design. Programmed intelligence and advanced communication make connecting ARRI LED fixtures and third party fixtures to the app simple and straightforward. Features: - Create projects and scenes to organize your lighting setups - Automatic discovery of ARRI fixtures using RDM - Auto Layout (automatically manages DMX modes and addresses) - Unique and beautiful user interfaces for all color modes - Control CCT, HSI, RGBW, x,y Coordinates, Gel Selection, Source Matching and Lighting Effects - Select gel and source matching colors for the L-Series - Import a light plot diagram to visually layout fixtures - Advanced color gamut selection in x,y Coordinates - Group fixtures to control them at the same time - Favorites to store a custom color or lighting effect - Look creation to store scene color settings - Live Sync - Export/Import projects, scenes, & favorites - iCloud backup - Change settings of fixtures - Control the master intensity of all fixtures - Multi-Select fixtures - Advanced search and sort functions - Quickly identify fixtures via RDM - Handles Art-Net compliant nodes and complex DMX networks - Assign names to fixture for easy referencing - Works on iPhones and iPads Stellar is the perfect app to quickly and easily control ARRI and third party lights in small to mid size studio as well as while on set. Whether a large film with many scenes and setups or a small project with just a few fixtures, Stellar is built to work in all scenarios. With a long list of feature additions already implemented and planned, Stellar is growing into a fully featured lighting control platform. Stellar is the “go-to” application for controlling fixtures as it seamlessly integrates functionality with great design making the task of adjusting lights effortless. Preview: https://youtu.be/JmGP9tzg-X8 Compatibility: Works with iPhones (5.5” and up) and iPads (9.7” and up), iOS 11 and up Art-Net Gateways: SkyLink, SkyPanel (FW 4.1 and up), ENTTEC, Luminex Stellar Unlimited: Test and work with all features of Stellar, it is free of charge for five fixture. Get unlimited access with a one-time payment. Privacy Policy: https://www.arri.com/en/privacy EULA: http://www.arri.com/corporate/about_arri/legal/end_user_license_agreement/ ©2022 Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG. All ARRI trademarks and copyrights used herein are the property of the ARRI. All rights reserved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stellar by ARRI at 4.5 against OSRAM DMX Wi's 2.3. Stellar by ARRI also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 4). OSRAM DMX Wi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (43% vs 31%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Stellar by ARRI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OSRAM DMX Wi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stellar by ARRI holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stellar by ARRI has 41 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of OSRAM DMX Wi's written reviews are positive against 31% of Stellar by ARRI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
OSRAM DMX Wi ships an update every 2 months, Stellar by ARRI every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OSRAM DMX Wi | Stellar by ARRI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) | 4.5 (41 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better | 30.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OSRAM SYLVANIA | ARRI Group |
Customer experience
OSRAM DMX Wi
Stellar by ARRI
In-app purchases
OSRAM DMX Wi
No in-app purchases
Stellar by ARRI
- Stellar Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Stellar Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Stellar Unlimited$99.99
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