Comparison

TheLightingController vs iFuture Sync

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

Head to head
About

TheLightingController

Design impressive light shows for your DMX lighting equipment. This mobile application is specifically built to function with the DMX interface "D1024W".

Highlights
  • Create lightshows
  • DMX lighting control
  • Works with D1024W interface
  • Mobile lighting design
Features
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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

About

iFuture Sync

Features
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HSI Lighting is a professional iOS controller for advanced lighting systems. Whether you're commissioning a new project, fine-tuning a venue, or living with the system day-to-day, HSI Lighting puts every fixture, scene, and automation at your fingertips. KEY FEATURES • Zone Control — Browse zones organised the way they were configured. Dim, brighten, or recall a saved scene with a tap. • Scene Library — Recall, edit, and chain lighting scenes across entire spaces. Build sequences that progress through multiple settings on a timer. • Automations — Schedule lighting changes by time of day, sunset/sunrise, or recurring patterns. Edit directly from the app. • Multi-Protocol Hardware — Compatible with gateways for DALI, DMX, Modbus, and relay-controlled fixtures. Mix and match within a single installation. • Live Cameras — View RTSP camera feeds alongside lighting controls, so you can monitor and adjust spaces without switching apps. • Real-time MQTT — Direct MQTT connection to your gateway means changes apply instantly with no cloud round-trip. • Designed for iPad and iPhone — Native SwiftUI interface adapts seamlessly between portrait wall-mounted iPads and handheld use. REQUIREMENTS • Compatible HSI Lighting gateway on your network • Valid login credentials provided during installation ABOUT HSI LIGHTING HSI Lighting designs and manufactures advanced lighting control systems for residential, hospitality, and commercial installations. SUPPORT For technical support, visit hsilighting.co.uk. Email: lights@hsilighting.co.uk Phone: +971503568106

Screenshots

TheLightingController4 screens
iFuture Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: iFuture Sync at weekly 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

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

TheLightingController ships an update every 5 weeks, iFuture Sync weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TheLightingController versus iFuture Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheLightingControlleriFuture Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Lighting ControllerHSI Lighting

In-app purchases

None

TheLightingController

No in-app purchases

None

iFuture Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TheLightingController free?
TheLightingController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iFuture Sync free?
iFuture Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TheLightingController or iFuture Sync have ads?
Neither TheLightingController nor iFuture Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheLightingController or iFuture Sync?
TheLightingController ships an update every 5 weeks, and iFuture Sync weekly. Most recently, TheLightingController was updated on October 19, 2026 and iFuture Sync on October 7, 2026.

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