TheLightingController vs CommandGO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 βD1024Wβ. Learn more about the interface here: https://forum2.thelightingcontroller.com/viewtopic.php?t=172
CommandGO
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CommandGO is a show-ready music player and lighting trigger for the CommandGO hardware unit. Build cue markers on a waveform, send OSC cues on time, and run your whole show from one clear screen. Highlights: Perform mode: Big GO/STOP, elapsed & remaining timers, show list, and a 3Γ3 grid of Quick Cues with custom labels and colors. Edit mode: See the waveform, add/rename cue markers, jump to previous/next cues, and fine-tune timing with a simple slider. Precise OSC triggers: Fire cues at markers or tap any Quick CueβCommandGO sends the OSC message immediately over your local network. Shows & songs: Organize tracks into shows, save markers to disk, and reload your set in seconds. Low-latency feel: Optional latency adjustment to match your environment. Fast and reliable: Works fully offline. No sign-in. No cloud. Just your device and your CommandGO unit. Requirements: Lighting control features require a CommandGO hardware unit on the same local network. OSC is sent via UDP to the IP/port you configure in the app. Privacy: CommandGO does not collect personal data. Settings (like IP/port), shows, and markers are stored locally on your device. Support & Manual: Manual, tips, and hardware purchase: commandgo.net Run the show. Hit GO. CommandGO handles the rest.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CommandGO at every 4 days against TheLightingController's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· 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, CommandGO every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TheLightingController | CommandGO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 β better | 18.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Lighting Controller | Mark Neisser |
In-app purchases
TheLightingController
No in-app purchases
CommandGO
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TheLightingController free?
Is CommandGO free?
Do TheLightingController or CommandGO have ads?
Which is updated more often, TheLightingController or CommandGO?
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