Comparison

W vs ConnectFX

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

Head to head
About

W

Features
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Setting up a complex W-DALI network is now effortless and can be done remotely without physically accessing the W-DALI devices. Simply activate the app mode on the W-DALI DIN rail, press the button on the front to connect to the app, and effortlessly add any available Node to the W-DALI network. In case a W-DALI Node is mistakenly added to a network, it can be easily removed using the app. Multiple W-DALI networks can be set up simultaneously without any interference. Firmware upgrades for both the W-DALI DIN Rail and W-DALI Node can be easily performed through the app.

About

ConnectFX

This app provides comprehensive control for the WELL CONNECT system, enabling users to manage lighting fixtures, colors, scenes, and more. It supports various professional lighting protocols like WDMX, CRMX, DMX, ArtNet, and sACN, making it ideal for lighting professionals and event spaces.

Highlights
  • Control WELL CONNECT system
  • WDMX, CRMX, DMX, ArtNet, sACN support
  • Patch fixtures
  • Change colors
  • Set and playback scenes
  • Remote control solution
Features
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ConnectFX is the dedicated control app for the WELL CONNECT system, designed for easy operation and seamless WDMX, CRMX, DMX, ArtNet, and sACN control. Patch fixtures, change colors, set and playback scenes, and more, with this remote control solution for lighting professionals, system integrators, and event spaces.

Screenshots

W2 screens
ConnectFX3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ConnectFX at monthly against W's every 7 months. W's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

W ships an update every 7 months, ConnectFX monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
W versus ConnectFX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWConnectFX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumenRadio ABChauvet Professional

In-app purchases

None

W

No in-app purchases

None

ConnectFX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is W free?
W is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ConnectFX free?
ConnectFX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do W or ConnectFX have ads?
Neither W nor ConnectFX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, W or ConnectFX?
W ships an update every 7 months, and ConnectFX monthly. Most recently, W was updated on September 14, 2026 and ConnectFX on September 16, 2026.

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