Basic Lamp Controller vs Matrix Light
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basic Lamp Controller
Control your variable contrast enlarger lamp wirelessly from your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. This app offers precise control over contrast, timing, and focusing for black and white film printing.
- Wireless lamp control
- Contrast adjustment
- Integrated timer
- Red positioning light
- High brightness focus
- Metronome function
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Imagine wireless control of your variable contrast enlarger lamp using your iPhone, iPod, or iPad! Developed in conjunction with the Model 3 Enlarger Lamp from Modern Enlarger Lamps, this app gives you unprecedented control of the B+W film printing experience! Features: - Intuitive, paper-safe interface - Contrast control - Timer function - Red positioning lamp - High brightness focusing - Metronome function - Reliable Bluetooth connectivity *Requires iPhone 4S or greater, iPad with Retina display, or iPod touch (5th generation or above) and the Model 3 VC Enlarger Head from Modern Enlarger Lamps.
Matrix Light
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Matrix Light is a simple and intuitive Bluetooth light control app. Control the brightness, switch between warm and white light, and select different lighting modes with ease. Ideal for smart light devices that support BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy). Features: - Smooth brightness control - Yellow and white light ratio adjustment - Weather and road effect modes - One-tap Bluetooth device connection - Minimalist and user-friendly design
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Matrix Light at monthly against Basic Lamp Controller's every 5 months. Basic Lamp Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). 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.
Basic Lamp Controller ships an update every 5 months, Matrix Light monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Basic Lamp Controller | Matrix Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Cemil Purut | 平 杨 |
In-app purchases
Basic Lamp Controller
No in-app purchases
Matrix Light
No in-app purchases
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