Comparison

Arc Lighting Control vs Pad Mutant

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

Head to head
About

Arc Lighting Control

Control lighting cues remotely using network MIDI protocol. This app allows users to import cue libraries, play and release specific cue lists, and search for desired cues. It requires an iOS device and compatible lighting control hardware.

Highlights
  • Import cue libraries
  • Play and release cue lists
  • Play specific cues
  • Search for cue lists
  • Network MIDI control
Features
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Arc Lighting Control is a new app available for iOS devices that plays cue lists via network midi protocol on Chroma Q Vista. Key Features- Import Cue Libraries Play and Release Cue Lists Play specific cues Search for cue lists Requirements- iOS, Chroma Q Vista 3, network access, MacOS10.12-12.x, Windows 10/11

About

Pad Mutant

Create ambient drone music with a simple touch. This app offers endless sonic exploration and interactive sound sculpting for musicians of all levels. It serves as a companion for live performances, recordings, and instrument practice.

Highlights
  • Ambient drone music creation
  • Harmonic persistence
  • Interactive sound sculpting
  • Live performance companion
  • Recording aid
  • Instrument practice tool
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Discover a realm where sound flows endlessly with Pad Mutant, your personal gateway to crafting ambient drone music effortlessly. With a simple touch, select a pad sound and mold it into a mesmerizing drone that resonates as long as your creativity desires. The drone, with its harmonic persistence, provides a lush background, whether you're performing live, recording, or seeking a melodic canvas to practice your instrument. Ease of Use: The straightforward, intuitive interface of Pad Mutant invites musicians of all levels to dive into a sea of continuous harmony. With a minimal learning curve, you'll find yourself lost in a sonic exploration, discovering new horizons of musical expression. Endless Sonic Exploration: At the heart of Pad Mutant lies the ability to sustain a chosen pad sound indefinitely, creating an atmosphere ripe for musical exploration. The drone morphs into a living entity, evoking emotions and enriching your musical endeavors. Interactive Sound Sculpting: Though simplicity is a hallmark, the depth of sound sculpting is unbounded. Your touch is the brush, the drone is your canvas. Shape the sound and discover aural textures that provide a unique signature to your musical narrative. For Live Performances and Recordings: Pad Mutant shines in a variety of musical settings. The ambient drone adds a rich layer to live performances and recordings, offering a seamless blend with other musical elements, enriching the overall sonic experience. Instrument Practice Companion: Practicing your instrument against a harmonically rich drone helps in refining your tone, pitch, and expression. Pad Mutant becomes an invaluable companion, offering a harmonic foundation over which you can hone your musical skills. Feedback-Driven Development: This initial version of Pad Mutant is just the beginning of a sonic exploration journey. Your insights and suggestions are invaluable and will shape the evolution of Pad Mutant. Feedback from the community will be the catalyst for introducing new features and refinements in the upcoming months, making this app a continually blossoming musical garden. Technical Support: Rest assured that support is always available to ensure a smooth, enjoyable experience with Pad Mutant. Your musical journey is important, and assistance is always at hand to support every step of the way. Immerse yourself in the boundless sonic universe that is Pad Mutant. Your journey into endless harmonic exploration awaits!

Screenshots

Arc Lighting Control4 screens
Pad Mutant1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pad Mutant at Free against Arc Lighting Control's $4.99. Pad Mutant also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Pad Mutant is free to download; Arc Lighting Control costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pad Mutant holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Arc Lighting Control versus Pad Mutant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArc Lighting ControlPad Mutant
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.3 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert SandersGarabato Sonoro

Customer experience

Arc Lighting Control

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Pad Mutant

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Arc Lighting Control

No in-app purchases

None

Pad Mutant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arc Lighting Control free?
Arc Lighting Control costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pad Mutant free?
Pad Mutant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arc Lighting Control or Pad Mutant?
Pad Mutant is rated higher. Arc Lighting Control averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pad Mutant averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.
Do Arc Lighting Control or Pad Mutant have ads?
Neither Arc Lighting Control nor Pad Mutant shows ads.

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