TheLightingController vs Wheatpaste
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TheLightingController
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Create stunning lightshows for your DMX lighting equipment with this powerful mobile app. This application is designed to work exclusively with the DMX interface “D1024W”. Learn more about the interface here: https://forum2.thelightingcontroller.com/viewtopic.php?t=172
Wheatpaste
This app uses AI to automatically extract event details from flyer images, organizing your social life. Easily add events to your calendar and share them with friends, ensuring you never miss a concert, class, or gathering.
- Convert flyer images to events
- AI-powered detail extraction
- Sync with calendar app
- Share event details with friends
- Capture event details via photo
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Wheatpaste keeps your social life organized and stress-free. Wheatpaste uses AI to convert flyer images into events. With Wheatpaste, you can: - Capture event details in a snap: Upload a photo or screenshot of any event flyer, or take a photo directly in app. - Get organized instantly: Key details like the date, time, location, and event name are neatly extracted and stored for easy access in a matter of seconds. - Sync with your calendar: Export events directly to your calendar app in just a few taps. - Plan with friends: Invite friends to the calendar event or share event images directly from the app. Don’t let another event get lost in the shuffle. Use Wheatpaste to keep track of upcoming concerts, classes, and gatherings of all kinds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wheatpaste at daily against TheLightingController's every 5 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TheLightingController ships an update every 5 weeks, Wheatpaste daily. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TheLightingController | Wheatpaste |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Lighting Controller | Kabir Dhillon |
In-app purchases
TheLightingController
No in-app purchases
Wheatpaste
No in-app purchases
