Comparison

Blackout Next vs PolyInvert

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

Head to head
About

Blackout Next

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
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Blackout is a revolutionary professional Art-Net/sACN DMX Lighting Console app for the iPad. Redefine your lighting with our incredibly intuitive interface and powerful effects engine. Features: - Cloud Fixture Database: Access over 44,000 fixture profiles licensed from Carallon, the leader in fixture profile services. - Create Custom Fixtures: Utilize our Fixture Creation Wizard to design your own profiles, perfectly matching your specific lighting needs. - Fixture Patching Made Simple: Effortlessly categorize and label LED fixtures with a streamlined Patch interface, ideal for batch management. - Intuitive Fixture Controls: Adjust parameters with ease in Fixture Controls and experience our NEW multi-dimensional color picker. - Robust Multi-Cuelist Platform: Organize and save lighting looks within Sequences, complete with customizable fade times, delays, and links. - Presets for Quick Access: Save and recall fixture parameters instantly, streamlining batch changes across multiple fixtures through our Favorites. - Dynamic Effects Engine: Explore limitless creative possibilities with our advanced Effects Engine, featuring intensity chases, color loops, and more. - Macro Functionality: Simplify complex lighting tasks into single-button actions for maximum efficiency. - Enhanced Data Visibility: Experience our reworked UI with new view states for displaying data in various formats, aiding quicker analysis and decision-making. - Advanced MIDI Support (Input & Output): Gain tactile control over your lighting with MIDI compatibility, suitable for both wired and wireless controllers.

About

PolyInvert

Features
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Transform PDF documents and images into inverted color versions with just one tap. PolyInvert is the perfect tool for converting Polycam floor plans, architectural drawings, documents, and images for viewing in darkmode. PERFECT FOR POLYCAM USERS Export your Polycam floor plans directly into PolyInvert and instantly invert them. Works seamlessly with PDF, PNG, and SVG exports from Polycam. KEY FEATURES • Smart Color Inversion - Advanced algorithms optimized for each file type • Multi-Format Support - PDF, PNG, SVG, and ZIP archives • Batch Processing - Import and invert multiple files at once • One-Tap Export - Share via Messages, Mail, Files, or any app • ZIP Support - Automatically extracts and processes archive contents • Privacy First - All processing happens locally on your device • No File Size Limits - Process documents of any size • Universal App - Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac HOW IT WORKS 1. Import your files from iCloud Drive, Files app, or directly from Polycam via the share sheet. 2. Tap "Invert All" to process all files, or invert individually 3. Export inverted files via iOS Share Sheet to save or share anywhere PRIVACY & SECURITY Your files stay private. PolyInvert processes everything locally on your device. We never upload, store, or access the content of your files. What you invert stays on your device. USE CASES • Invert Polycam floor plans to dark mode for Blackout Lighting Console • Create dark mode versions of documents • Improve contrast on architectural drawings • Invert scanned documents for easier reading • Prepare images for presentations • Process technical diagrams and schematics FREE WITH OPTIONAL AD REMOVAL PolyInvert is completely free to use with ads. Remove all ads permanently with a one-time in-app purchase that syncs across all your devices. TECHNICAL DETAILS • Supports PDF, PNG, and SVG files • Handles multi-page PDFs with ease • ZIP archive auto-extraction • Maintains original file quality • Preserves document structure and formatting • Fast processing with optimized algorithms MADE BY AMOGAFFER PolyInvert is developed by AMOGaffer with a focus on simplicity, privacy, and reliability. We're committed to creating tools that just work. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17.0 or later • iPadOS 17.0 or later • macOS 14.0 or later (Apple Silicon) Need help? Contact us at contact@amogaffer.com Privacy Policy: https://amogaffer.com/privacy/polyinvert/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Blackout Next at none against PolyInvert's shown. PolyInvert's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Blackout Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PolyInvert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackout Next ships an update fortnightly, PolyInvert daily. The most recent releases landed on June 26, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Blackout Next versus PolyInvert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackout NextPolyInvert
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlackout Lighting Console LLCADAM MICHAEL OGDEN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blackout Next

One-time1
  • Basic Plan$799.99
1 purchases

PolyInvert

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Blackout Next free?
Blackout Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PolyInvert free?
PolyInvert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blackout Next or PolyInvert have ads?
PolyInvert shows ads; Blackout Next does not.
Which is updated more often, Blackout Next or PolyInvert?
Blackout Next ships an update fortnightly, and PolyInvert daily. Most recently, Blackout Next was updated on June 26, 2026 and PolyInvert on September 5, 2026.

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