Comparison

Control vs DMX Engineering Cloud

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

Head to head
About

Control

Transform your mobile device into a versatile network command center. Control smart home devices, send custom commands, and manage your network with a single tap. Features include HTTP server, MIDI control, and collaborative grids.

Highlights
  • HTTP Server capabilities
  • Bluetooth MIDI control
  • Multi-protocol command sending
  • Customizable grid layouts
  • Action chaining
  • Real-time collaboration
Features
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Control-It turns your iPhone or iPad into a pocket-sized command center for everything on your network. Toggle your lights, open your garage, send HTTP requests, or dispatch MIDI messages—all with a single tap and zero extra hardware. Now with HTTP Server capabilities, MIDI sessions and MIDI input and a Bluetooth MIDI Bridge, Control-It is more powerful than ever. What You Can Do - NEW: HTTP Server: Turn your device into a powerful server to trigger actions remotely via simple HTTP requests. - NEW: MIDI Engine: Seamlessly connect and control Bluetooth MIDI devices without cables. - NEW: Bluetooth Bridge: Not on the same WIFI network as your other devices? Setup a Bluetooth Bridge and control devices without WIFI. - Collaborative Grids: Sync grids instantly with your team. Real-time collaboration is now faster and more reliable. - Multi-Protocol Control: Fire commands over HTTP, TCP, UDP, OSC, and MIDI. - Grid Builder: Create custom layouts for fast, organized control. - Chain Actions: Trigger entire sequences of commands with a single button press. - Smart Responses: Parse & display HTTP responses using JSONPath rules. Why You’ll Love It - Fresh New Look: A modernized, sleek user interface designed for clarity and ease of use. - 100% Free: No subscriptions, no paywalls, and no "Pro" tiers. Every feature is yours, forever. - Instant: Commands leave the phone the moment you tap. - Adaptable: Mix protocols, layouts, and workflows to fit shows, studios, and living rooms alike. - Mobile-First: Built for dark stages, full hands, and those who need reliable tools on the go. - Community-Driven: Upload your grids and actions to the "Shop" or find new ones made by others in the community. Grow with Us Control-It was born backstage, between camera cuts, lighting cues, and last-minute changes. It’s created by a Production Director and made for anyone who needs tools that simply work. Have an idea? Email the Developer with your requests. Privacy Policy: https://micah1crandell.github.io/control_it/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://micah1crandell.github.io/control_it/terms.html

About

DMX Engineering Cloud

Features
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DMX Engineering is the companion app for DMX Engineering lighting products: casNEO LED controller, Omnibridge data bridge, and the DMX SuperMUX DMX multiplexer. • Finds your controllers on Wi-Fi automatically, or add them by IP address. • See what each unit is playing at a glance. • Open each controller's full web interface right inside the app. • Update firmware over the air — releases are saved on your phone, so an update works on a controller's own Wi-Fi with no internet. • Save your favourite looks and complete unit setups to your private DMX Engineering Cloud, and restore them to any unit — across phones. An account is optional: discover and manage units on your local network without signing in. The cloud library uses a free DMX Engineering Cloud account tied to your email. We never sell or share your data.

Screenshots

Control4 screens
DMX Engineering Cloud3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DMX Engineering Cloud at every 4 days against Control's every 6 weeks. DMX Engineering Cloud also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). 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

Control ships an update every 6 weeks, DMX Engineering Cloud every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Control versus DMX Engineering Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControlDMX Engineering Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicah CrandellJim Rhodes

In-app purchases

None

Control

No in-app purchases

None

DMX Engineering Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Control free?
Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DMX Engineering Cloud free?
DMX Engineering Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Control or DMX Engineering Cloud have ads?
Neither Control nor DMX Engineering Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control or DMX Engineering Cloud?
Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and DMX Engineering Cloud every 4 days. Most recently, Control was updated on September 19, 2026 and DMX Engineering Cloud on September 18, 2026.

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