LXBeams2Go vs ETC Library
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LXBeams2Go
View, edit, and interact with light plot files on your mobile device. Access plot, section, lights, reports, and notes views. Control lighting consoles via OSC.
- View and edit .lxxplot files
- Plot, section, lights, reports, and notes views
- Display beams
- Control LXConsole and ETC EOS consoles via OSC
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LXBeams2Go allows you to view, edit and interact with LXSeries light plot (.lxxplot) files created on a computer. LXBeams2Go includes plot, section, lights, reports and notes views for mobile access to the data contained in the plot. LXBeams2Go also displays beams and can be used to control LXConsole or ETC EOS family consoles using OSC.
ETC Library
Access technical documentation for a wide range of products. Browse and share datasheets, application sheets, and brochures organized by product family. This virtual binder provides quick access to essential product information.
- Access to hundreds of technical documents
- Organized by product family and category
- View datasheets, application sheets, and brochures
- Easy document sharing
- Offline access to downloaded documents
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ETC Library gives you quick and easy access to ETC’s technical documentation. This virtual binder lets you view, share datasheets, application sheets, brochures and more for all of ETC’s products – anytime, anywhere. Key features • Access to hundreds of documents, including all ETC datasheets • Material organized by product family and category for easy browsing • Share documents easily (Please note: This application intended to deliver basic technical information about ETC’s products and product families. If you are searching for more information than what is provided in this app, please visit www.etcconnect.com.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ETC Library at Free against LXBeams2Go's $34.99. LXBeams2Go's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On update cadence, 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
ETC Library is free to download; LXBeams2Go costs $34.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LXBeams2Go ships an update every 2 months, ETC Library every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LXBeams2Go | ETC Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Claude Heintz Design | Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. |
Customer experience
LXBeams2Go
ETC Library
In-app purchases
LXBeams2Go
No in-app purchases
ETC Library
No in-app purchases
Questions
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