Comparison

LumiSync vs G3Link

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

Head to head
About

LumiSync

Features
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The Ultimate Remote Stroboscope App for Physics Experiments Enhance your physics experiments and educational activities with LumiSync, a versatile stroboscope app designed specifically for students, educators, and amateur scientists. Transform your iPhone into a precise tool for studying light, motion, and wave phenomena, complete with customizable strobe and solid light settings. Key Features: - Precise Frequency Control (1-60 Hz): Adjust the strobe’s frequency with high accuracy to study periodic motion, resonance, and wave phenomena. Explore the effects of different strobe frequencies on moving objects and analyze motion in real time. - Solid Light Mode (Screen & LED): In addition to strobe effects, LumiSync provides a continuous, solid light source. Choose any color for the screen to explore the visible light spectrum, and utilize the iPhone’s LED flashlight for bright, white light. - Customizable Screen Light Colors: Experiment with different colors on the screen to study wavelength, diffraction, refraction, and other light-related concepts. Perfect for classroom demonstrations or personal learning. - Brightness Adjustment for Optimal Conditions: Control the brightness of the screen to suit different experimental environments, ensuring precise lighting whether you’re in a bright lab or a dark room. - Remote Control via Web Portal: Conduct hands-free experiments with LumiSync’s web-based remote control. Each user receives a unique 6-character code, allowing them to control the app remotely—ideal for group experiments or educational demonstrations. - Dark Mode UI: LumiSync’s sleek dark mode ensures a comfortable experience in low-light environments, reducing screen glare and making it easier to focus on your experiments. Educational and Experimental Applications: - LumiSync is designed to be a valuable tool for physics and science education: - Wave and Motion Studies: Use the strobe function to visualize wave patterns, harmonic oscillations, and the motion of rotating objects. Investigate the relationship between frequency and motion in real time. - Color and Light Exploration: Experiment with solid light in various colors on the screen to explore concepts such as the visible spectrum, light absorption, and color theory. Switch between the customizable screen and the white LED flashlight for diverse lighting effects. - Motion Analysis: The strobe function enables high-frequency flashing, helping you freeze and slow down the motion of fast-moving objects, making it easier to analyze rotational or oscillatory motion in physics experiments. - Remote Learning and Classroom Demonstrations: LumiSync’s remote control feature, accessible via the web, allows teachers and students to control the app from any device, facilitating hands-free demonstrations and distance learning. Download LumiSync today and take your physics experiments to the next level with the power of light!

About

G3Link

Control essential grandMA3 lighting console functions remotely from your mobile device. Ideal for lighting programmers and technicians to adjust fixtures, recall presets, and send commands while on stage during pre-production and setup.

Highlights
  • Select Groups instantly
  • Recall & update Presets
  • Send Macros & Commands
  • Check Patch
  • Align Buttons with live feedback
  • Status Feedback
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Walk the stage. Focus your fixtures. No console babysitter needed. G3Link puts the essential grandMA3 controls in your hand – so you can move freely on stage while setting up, focusing, and checking fixtures. Built for lighting programmers and technicians who want to work smarter during pre-production. BUILT FOR PRE-FOCUS - Select Groups instantly – no walking back to the console - Recall & update Presets on the spot – incl. All 1 / All 2 - Send Macros & Commands directly from the stage - Check your Patch – sync, save and load offline - Align Buttons with live feedback - Status Feedback – connection state, highlight, and more PERFECT FOR - Pre-focus and fixture alignment - Rehearsals and tech runs - Fixture checks and troubleshooting on stage - Theatre, opera & touring setups HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your device to the same network as your grandMA3 2. Enter IP address and session in the Config tab 3. Walk on stage and start working FREE & PRO The free version covers basic operation – great for testing. Unlock the full experience with a one-time Pro purchase. The optional Supporter subscription gives access to experimental features like Gamepad integration and Developer Mode. REQUIREMENTS - grandMA3 console or onPC - Same local network (LAN or Wi-Fi) - OSC Send & Receive enabled in grandMA3 settings DISCLAIMER G3Link is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by MA Lighting Technology GmbH. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LumiSync3 screens
G3Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: G3Link at Free against LumiSync's $0.99. G3Link also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). LumiSync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads 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

G3Link is free to download; LumiSync costs $0.99 up front. G3Link sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. LumiSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LumiSync ships an update every 3 months, G3Link every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
LumiSync versus G3Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumiSyncG3Link
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErfan ReedRoger Imhof

In-app purchases

None

LumiSync

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

G3Link

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • G3Link Pro$17.99

Questions

Is LumiSync free?
LumiSync costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is G3Link free?
G3Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LumiSync or G3Link have ads?
Neither LumiSync nor G3Link shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LumiSync or G3Link?
LumiSync ships an update every 3 months, and G3Link every 2 months. Most recently, LumiSync was updated on November 4, 2026 and G3Link on November 5, 2026.

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