Comparison

LightChannel vs LMX Phone

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

LMX Phone

Features
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Take command of your show with LMX Phone - the ultimate mobile DMX/ArtNet controller designed for theatre, TV, live events, and creative professionals. Built with operators in mind, this app delivers instant cue response, clean UI clarity, and powerful media assignment tools for flawless performance every time. Key Features Real-Time Control: Send ArtNet instantly with zero-lag feedback โ€” perfect for live cueing and precision timing. Dynamic Media Assignment: Attach images or videos to cues for visual previews and quick access. Colour Filtering & Scaling: Operator-friendly filters for reliable looks. Persistent Storage: Your universe/channel setups and media stay locked in across launches. Demo Mode: Explore all core functionality with limited universes โ€” upgrade to unlock full control. Built for Pros Whether you're cueing LX effects, programming playback, or previsualizing live looks, DMX Phone Control is your backstage companion: Designed for fast finger access and screen clarity Compatible with ArtNet over Wi-Fi UX refined for operators under pressure Why Upgrade? Unlock full power with a single in-app purchase: Remove demo watermark Edit universe/channel settings Enable flashlight cue mode

Screenshots

LightChannel4 screens
LMX Phone1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LightChannel at every 10 days against LMX Phone's every 3 months. LightChannel also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. LightChannel sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and LMX Phone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LightChannel ships an update every 10 days, LMX Phone every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
LightChannel versus LMX Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightChannelLMX Phone
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin GrenfellDANIEL BRETT SZELAZEK

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LightChannel

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Tier Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$4.991 Month
1 purchases

LMX Phone

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is LightChannel free?
LightChannel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LMX Phone free?
LMX Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LightChannel or LMX Phone have ads?
Neither LightChannel nor LMX Phone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LightChannel or LMX Phone?
LightChannel ships an update every 10 days, and LMX Phone every 3 months. Most recently, LightChannel was updated on October 27, 2026 and LMX Phone on October 28, 2026.

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