Comparison

starCTRL vs Cin3Display

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

Head to head
About

starCTRL

Design custom lighting setups with this app. Connect and control compatible fixtures, adjusting color, intensity, and effects. Save presets and group lights for complex designs.

Highlights
  • Auto-discovery of compatible fixtures
  • Control lamp color and intensity
  • Adjust color temperature and green offset
  • Access built-in lighting effects
  • Group lights for larger designs
  • Save favorite colors and effects
  • Set smooth transitions with fade times
Features
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Designed for Litepanels Astra IP and Quasar Science Rainbow 2 and Double Rainbow, starCTRL is a simple-to-use app that allows users to connect wirelessly, create custom lighting designs and quickly adjust standard parameters. Unlock fast and creative lighting designs with the starCTRL app. 1. Connect instantly The starCTRL app is compatible with the following fixtures: - Quasar Science Rainbow 2 and Double Rainbow 
 - Litepanels Astra IP series Supported fixtures are automatically discovered by starCTRL for fast easy setup. Simply set your lights to starCTRL mode in the fixture menu and open the starCTRL app — it’s that simple! 2. Control simply Take full control of your lights from your fingertips. Quasar Science control parameters: Intensity, CCT (1750-10000K), ±Green, Hue, Saturation, Output Mode, and FX Litepanels Astra IP control parameters: DIM and CCT (2700-6500K) Quickly adjust color and temperature using common presets. Access the full range of Rainbow series lighting effects, with the ability to fine-tune individual effect parameters. 3. Customize Group lights for more complex designs. Apply settings to an entire group or fine-tune individual fixtures. Save your own Colors and FX settings to Favorites for quick recall onto any selected fixture or group. Enable smooth transitions by setting a fade time of up to 5 seconds. Firmware Requirements Rainbow 2 & Double Rainbow 
 - Recommended*: QS 0.9B with TimoTwo v1.1.1.5 
 - Minimum compatible: QS 0.8B with TimoTwo v1.0.7.2 *iOS26 users must update to recommended versions or later Litepanels Astra IP 
 - Firmware v1.5.0 with VLPM v1.0.2m (or later)

About

Cin3Display

Features
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This app uses Wifi technology to wirelessly send filter information from the iPhone to the Cin3Designs Filter Display. Use the drop down menus to select which filters and intensity you are currently wearing and with the push of a button, that information is sent directly to the display.

Screenshots

starCTRL3 screens
Cin3Display2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cin3Display at weekly against starCTRL's every 6 months. starCTRL's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

starCTRL ships an update every 6 months, Cin3Display weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
starCTRL versus Cin3Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterstarCTRLCin3Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVidendum Production Solutions, Inc.Nicholas Brown

In-app purchases

None

starCTRL

No in-app purchases

None

Cin3Display

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is starCTRL free?
starCTRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cin3Display free?
Cin3Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do starCTRL or Cin3Display have ads?
Neither starCTRL nor Cin3Display shows ads.
Which is updated more often, starCTRL or Cin3Display?
starCTRL ships an update every 6 months, and Cin3Display weekly. Most recently, starCTRL was updated on September 30, 2026 and Cin3Display on October 7, 2026.

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