Comparison

starCTRL vs ObiPhone

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

ObiPhone

This app provides precise color and brightness control for cinematography, offering locked full-screen mode for on-set talent and remote DMX control. It's designed for professional production environments.

Highlights
  • CCT/Duv and CIE 1931 x,y color adjustment
  • Locked full-screen mode for on-set talent
  • Remote DMX control over sACN
  • 8-bit and 16-bit DMX modes
  • Single-zone and four-zone operation
  • HDR screen brightness control
Features
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Choose colors using CCT / Duv adjustment or CIE 1931 x,y coordinates, then enter a locked full-screen mode designed for use by talent on set. Brightness can be adjusted directly from the locked screen with a two-finger gesture. ObiPhone can also be controlled remotely using DMX over an sACN network. Choose 8-bit or 16-bit control and operate the display as either a single lighting zone or four independently controlled zones—especially useful on larger iPad screens. Features include: • HDR screen brightness • CCT and Duv color control • CIE 1931 x,y color control • Full-screen color output • sACN DMX control • 8-bit and 16-bit DMX modes • Single-zone and four-zone operation • Remote flashlight and haptic control on supported devices • Optional brightness, white-point, and primary calibration • Locked screen mode for use by on-camera talent ObiPhone is designed as a practical lighting tool for professional production environments.

Screenshots

starCTRL3 screens
ObiPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ObiPhone at 100% against starCTRL's 25%. ObiPhone also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 months) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). starCTRL's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18). On 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

starCTRL is free to download; ObiPhone costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

starCTRL ships an update every 6 months, ObiPhone every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
starCTRL versus ObiPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterstarCTRLObiPhone
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVidendum Production Solutions, Inc.Vendler Industries

Customer experience

starCTRL

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

ObiPhone

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

starCTRL

No in-app purchases

None

ObiPhone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is starCTRL free?
starCTRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ObiPhone free?
ObiPhone costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do starCTRL or ObiPhone have ads?
Neither starCTRL nor ObiPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, starCTRL or ObiPhone?
starCTRL ships an update every 6 months, and ObiPhone every 3 days. Most recently, starCTRL was updated on October 15, 2026 and ObiPhone on October 8, 2026.

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