Martin Companion vs ControllerApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Martin Companion
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The Martin Companion Application enables Martin fixtures to be addressed and configured via NFC. Full fixture details including warnings and errors can also be read out, all without power supplied to the fixtures. The built-in GDTF tool allows you to browse details of all recent Martin fixtures, and export GDTF files directly from the application.
ControllerApp
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Controller-App Remote control for professional lighting consoles via Telnet and OSC. Works with GrandMA2/3. ā¢ Console Control - Connect via Telnet/OSC to execute commands, adjust faders, buttons and control cues ā¢ Virtual Encoders - Remote parameter control and fixture positioning ā¢ Programmer Keypad - Direct command-line interface to your console ā¢ Beam Calculator - Coverage area, throw distance, and lens angle calculations ā¢ DMX Calculator - Address to DIP switch conversion ā¢ RGB/CMY Color Mixer - Color mixing with HEX conversion ā¢ Preset Manager - Save custom button configurations Controller-App is an independent third-party application. Not affiliated with or endorsed by MA Lighting. All related marks are registered trademarks of MA Lighting Technology GmbH.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ControllerApp at fortnightly against Martin Companion's every 5 months. Martin Companion's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Martin Companion ships an update every 5 months, ControllerApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Martin Companion | ControllerApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harman Professional, Inc. | Naor Bonomo |
In-app purchases
Martin Companion
No in-app purchases
ControllerApp
No in-app purchases
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