# Scenario mobile vs Blackout Next

The clearest difference is rating: Blackout Next at 5.0 against Scenario mobile's 3.8. Blackout Next also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Scenario mobile's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scenario mobile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Blackout Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blackout Next holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Scenario mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blackout Next's.

Scenario mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, Blackout Next fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scenario mobile | Blackout Next |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenario-mobile/id6451447697/reviews) | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-next/id6475490278/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scenario Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/511366145) | [Blackout Lighting Console LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635074667) |

## What reviewers say

### Scenario mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scenario-mobile/id6451447697)

Create film diagrams, manage equipment lists, and coordinate your crew. This app streamlines pre-production and on-set adjustments for film, TV, theater, and live events.

**Highlights:** Intuitive diagram editor, Easy equipment list building, Crew coordination and updates, Reusable gear lists, Real-time team synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scenario Starter | $5.99 | per month |
| Scenario Pro | $19.99 | per month |


### Blackout Next

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackout-next/id6475490278)

This professional lighting console app offers an intuitive interface for controlling DMX, Art-Net, and sACN lighting systems. It features a vast cloud fixture database, custom fixture creation, and a robust multi-cuelist platform for organizing lighting looks.

**Highlights:** Cloud Fixture Database, Custom Fixture Creation, Intuitive Fixture Controls, Multi-Cuelist Platform, Dynamic Effects Engine, MIDI Support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Plan | $799.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scenario mobile free?

Scenario mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blackout Next free?

Blackout Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scenario mobile or Blackout Next?

Blackout Next is rated higher. Scenario mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Blackout Next averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Scenario mobile or Blackout Next have ads?

Neither Scenario mobile nor Blackout Next shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scenario mobile or Blackout Next?

Scenario mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, and Blackout Next fortnightly. Most recently, Scenario mobile was updated on September 9, 2026 and Blackout Next on June 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*