Comparison

LightChannel vs Voicemeeter Remote Control

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

Head to head
About

LightChannel

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Make focus sessions a breeze! Keep track of what you have, and haven't focused. See what's left to do at a glance. No more missed units in busy rigs! End plan highlighter misery! Use the built in remote to bring up channels without having to check your lighting plan all the time! Import your rig data from your lighting plan, or make new rig data in the app. LightChannel sorts the rig by position, channel and unit number. LightChannel connects to Eos Lighting Consoles and acts as a handy super-simple remote (which also has a background mode so you can focus whilst allowing the programmer to get on with setup). LightChannel gives you at a glance information about each channel, what gel is needed, dimmer number, focus notes all on the same screen as the remote functions.. going to the next channel on the bar/pipe is as simple as hitting the arrow key! LightChannel is also great for error-checking your lighting plan pre-focus, simply import your data and you're good to go! ..and your LightChannel data backs up, and syncs across your devices if you use an iCloud account! Privacy Policy: https://lovely.lighting/lightChannel-privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Voicemeeter Remote Control

Control your audio mixing software wirelessly from your mobile device. Adjust levels, mute inputs, and manage settings in real-time over your local network.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of Voicemeeter Banana and Potato
  • Adjust strip gain levels
  • Mute, solo, and mono input toggles
  • Real-time, low-latency VBAN communication
  • Touch-friendly interface
Features
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Remote Control for Voicemeeter Potato & Banana This is bi-directional meaning any values changed in Voicemeeter, will reflect here on the app instantaneously. Voicemeeter Remote Control gives you complete wireless control over Voicemeeter, the powerful virtual audio mixer for Windows. Whether you use Voicemeeter Banana or Potato, this app connects over your network via the VBAN protocol and puts mixer control in your pocket. Control from Anywhere Adjust strip gains, mute or solo inputs, toggle buttons, and more—all in real-time, from anywhere on your local network. Designed for Audio Power Users Whether you're streaming, podcasting, or managing complex audio routing, Voicemeeter Remote Control gives you the flexibility and precision of hardware control, right from your iPhone or iPad. Features: Compatible with Voicemeeter Banana and Voicemeeter Potato Control strip gain levels with smooth faders Toggle mute, solo, and mono buttons Sleek, touch-friendly interface Low-latency communication via VBAN protocol Requirements: Voicemeeter Potato or Banana running on a Windows PC VBAN enabled on your Voicemeeter setup iPhone or iPad on the same network Not Affiliated with VB-Audio This app is a third-party controller and is not developed by VB-Audio Software.

Screenshots

LightChannel4 screens
Voicemeeter Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LightChannel at Free against Voicemeeter Remote Control's $6.99. Voicemeeter Remote Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

LightChannel is free to download; Voicemeeter Remote Control costs $6.99 up front. LightChannel sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Voicemeeter Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightChannel ships an update every 10 days, Voicemeeter Remote Control every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LightChannel versus Voicemeeter Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightChannelVoicemeeter Remote Control
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin GrenfellDylan Cain

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LightChannel

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Tier Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

Voicemeeter Remote Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LightChannel free?
LightChannel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voicemeeter Remote Control free?
Voicemeeter Remote Control costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LightChannel or Voicemeeter Remote Control have ads?
Neither LightChannel nor Voicemeeter Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightChannel or Voicemeeter Remote Control?
LightChannel ships an update every 10 days, and Voicemeeter Remote Control every 4 days. Most recently, LightChannel was updated on October 27, 2026 and Voicemeeter Remote Control on October 28, 2026.

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