Godox KNOWLED vs FG Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Godox KNOWLED
This application provides professional DMX lighting control for film and television production. It allows for visualized layout, synchronized simulation, and real-time adjustments of lighting parameters through a user-friendly interface. Compatible with various lighting devices supporting the DMX protocol.
- Visualized lighting layout and simulation
- Lumenradio Bluetooth and Ethernet connectivity
- Stable DMX control for multiple lights
- WYSIWYG interface for intuitive control
- Real-time parameter display (CCT, RGB, xy)
- Cross-manufacturer lighting device compatibility
- Open and customizable light library
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Godox KNOWLED is a professional-grade lighting control application designed for lighting designers, film producers, TV professionals, and other industry experts who require professional control over DMX lighting. It offers the following functions: 1. Visualized layout of film and television lighting: Allows placement of lights and synchronized simulation of lighting control effects. 2. Simple and convenient connectivity: Supports mature connection methods such as Lumenradio Bluetooth and Ethernet for quick and easy control. 3. Stable and reliable control for multiple lights: Supports standard DMX protocols for both wired and wireless control of complex lighting effects. 4. User-friendly interface: The revolutionary interface provides a What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get (WYSIWYG) experience, allowing users to quickly and easily control complex lighting functions without the need for extensive training. The app enables visual adjustments and previews of lighting devices, truly revolutionizing the traditional control console experience. Real-time displays of brightness, color, and other parameters are available in CCT, RGB, xy, and other modes. 5. Strong compatibility: Controls lighting devices from multiple manufacturers using a single app, compatible with any brand that supports the DMX protocol. 6. Open system light library and customizable local light library: Offers a rich system light library for controlling different brands of lighting fixtures. For unsupported fixtures, users can create a local light library based on their own needs.
FG Smart
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通过蓝牙控制灯具，支持CCT HSI XY GEL 场景等多种控制界面,支持 IOS 15.6+
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: FG Smart at 3 against Godox KNOWLED's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Godox KNOWLED ships an update fortnightly, FG Smart every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Godox KNOWLED | FG Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Godox Photo Equipment Co.,Ltd | 广州泛基亚影视科技有限公司 |
In-app purchases
Godox KNOWLED
No in-app purchases
FG Smart
No in-app purchases
