ArtNetDmxRemote vs TheLightingController
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.
TheLightingController
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Create stunning lightshows for your DMX lighting equipment with this powerful mobile app. This application is designed to work exclusively with the DMX interface “D1024W”. Learn more about the interface here: https://forum2.thelightingcontroller.com/viewtopic.php?t=172
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TheLightingController at none against ArtNetDmxRemote's 2. TheLightingController also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). ArtNetDmxRemote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17). On price, 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. ArtNetDmxRemote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. TheLightingController asks for nothing beyond the download.
ArtNetDmxRemote ships an update every 7 months, TheLightingController every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ArtNetDmxRemote | TheLightingController |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johan Velthuis | The Lighting Controller |
In-app purchases
ArtNetDmxRemote
- Unlock Pro Functions$0.491 Month
- Unlock 512 channels$4.99
TheLightingController
No in-app purchases
Questions
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