ArtNetDmxRemote vs Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ArtNetDmxRemote
Control your lighting fixtures remotely over Wi-Fi using Art-Net protocol. This app connects to your DMX universe, allowing for easy setup and adjustments. It also offers remote control for compatible Mac software, bypassing the need for expensive hardware.
- Art-Net over Wifi remote control
- Automatic DMX universe connection
- Switch between available universes
- Remote control for Mac software
- Unlock full channel and preset access
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ArtNetDmx remote is an ArtNet over Wifi remote app to control your fixtures while setting them up. It automatically finds the first available dmx universe and connects to it. in the Artnet settings menu one can switch between the available universes. You'll need ArtNet hardware and a Wifi router to actually use this app. You can also use it to remotely control our Lightning DmxControl for Mac software. This way you can use your USB DMX Device via your laptop, instead of an expensive ArtNet to Dmx interface. Be sure to watch our tutorial video on the website! The evaluation version will work with the first 5 channels and 3 Presets (including house and work). You can unlock the complete 512 channels and 130 Presets with an auto-renewing subscription.
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control
Control DMX lighting for your venue or show with this intuitive iPad software. It wirelessly connects to lights via an Ethernet-to-DMX converter and Art-Net protocol, offering features from high-end consoles in a beginner-friendly interface.
- Manage Shows
- Fixture Library
- Effects Editor
- Scene & Stack Creator
- Layer Multiple Scenes
- Tap Tempo BPM
- Universe Visualizer
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Vibrio is a revolutionary DMX lighting control software for the iPad. One intuitive solution to handle lighting for your venue or show. It connects to the lights wirelessly using an ethernet-to-DMX converter and the Art-Net protocol. We believe Vibrio bridges the gap between lighting programmers and designers by having a simple interface that even beginners can learn quickly. When designing Vibrio, we took the best features of high-end lighting consoles and brought them to the iPad. Features: - Manage Shows - Fixture Library - Effects Editor - Scene & Stack Creator - Layer Multiple Scenes Simultaneously - Master Dimmer & Timing - Tap Tempo BPM - Universe Visualizer - Midi Support - Safe Mode - Supports 1 Output Universe (512 addresses) The app gives the user 16 DMX addresses free, with In-App Purchases upgrades for 512 addresses. Required for Use: An Ethernet-to-DMX converter, router, and DMX lighting fixtures. For more information, visit our website at www.vibriolighting.com In-App Subscription Info: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. For more information, please review our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Support: support@toastmobile.com Privacy Policy & Terms: http://www.toastmobile.com/vibrio-privacy-policy/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control at 4.4 against ArtNetDmxRemote's 2.0. Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 46%). ArtNetDmxRemote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ArtNetDmxRemote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control has 109 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of ArtNetDmxRemote's written reviews are positive against 67% of Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control's.
ArtNetDmxRemote ships an update every 7 months, Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArtNetDmxRemote | Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) | 4.4 (109 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 109 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johan Velthuis | Toast - Apps and Software LLC |
Customer experience
ArtNetDmxRemote
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control
In-app purchases
ArtNetDmxRemote
- Unlock Pro Functions$0.491 Month
- Unlock 512 channels$4.99
Vibrio | DMX Lighting Control
- Vibrio Pro7 Days trial$44.991 Year
- 256 Address$44.99
- 512 Address (Reduced)$69.99
- 512 Address$89.99
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