Contactulater vs TheLightingController_D1024W
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Contactulater
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With Contactulater you're always in control who of your contacts has which of your contact details. At the same time it ensures that they are always up to date, no matter whether you moved, got a new phone number or anything else changed. The same way they ensure that your contact book is always current without you having to do anything for it. As a bonus all your data isn't saved anywhere centrally but only on your devices and with the contacts you shared with. And of course all data transfer is end-to-end encrypted.
TheLightingController_D1024W
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TheLightingController_D1024W is the dedicated control app for the D1024W DMX interface (https://forum2.thelightingcontroller.com/viewforum.php?f=172). The D1024W works with our TheLightingController lighting software (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thelightingcontroller/id6554000067) and can also operate operate independently. In standalone mode (without any connected computer or mobile device), the D1024W can store and play up to 16 lighting scenes across 8 separate zones, with 4 master faders, 4 speed sliders, 4 color wheels and 2 follow spots for direct live control. TheLightingController_D1024W offers a quick and easy way to control all these standalone functions directly from your iPhone or iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Contactulater at every 2 weeks against TheLightingController_D1024W's monthly. TheLightingController_D1024W's advantage is iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Contactulater ships an update every 2 weeks, TheLightingController_D1024W monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Contactulater | TheLightingController_D1024W |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Clauss | The Lighting Controller |
In-app purchases
Contactulater
No in-app purchases
TheLightingController_D1024W
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Contactulater free?
Is TheLightingController_D1024W free?
Do Contactulater or TheLightingController_D1024W have ads?
Which is updated more often, Contactulater or TheLightingController_D1024W?
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