ARANEO NFC vs ConnectFX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARANEO NFC
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ARANEO NFC Easily scan and manage your Luminex Gigacore and Luminode, using NFC. Built on the trusted ARANEO desktop platform, ARANEO NFC makes device-specific configuration quick and intuitive. • Scan NFC tags on your Luminex Gigacore 10t-IP and Luminode 8-IP to access info instantly • Configure device settings on the go • Create, save, and recall custom profiles tailored to your setup • Enjoy a clean, device-focused app designed specifically for the Luminex ecosystem Gigacore-specific features • Ports • Assign ports to groups (VLANs) • Set port speed • Configure PoE • Manage RLinkX redundancy • Global settings • Configure IP and network details • Set device name and general preferences • Adjust device PoE settings • Tools • Save and recall configuration profiles • Reboot or reset device Luminode-specific features • Ports • Define detailed port settings • Configure sync, redundancy, and RDM options… • Process Engines • Create custom engines based on in- and outputs (DMX, Art-Net, sACN, KiNEt, and more) • Choose from multiple engine modes: Forward, LTP, HTP, Backup, X-Fade, Switch, or Custom • Global settings • Configure IP and network details • Set device name and general preferences • Tools • Save and recall configuration profiles • Reboot or reset device Note: ARANEO NFC is designed for individual device configuration. It does not support network-wide topology or global network configuration, ensuring a clear, focused user experience. More information about ARANEO desktop: www.luminex.be/araneo
ConnectFX
This app provides comprehensive control for the WELL CONNECT system, enabling users to manage lighting fixtures, colors, scenes, and more. It supports various professional lighting protocols like WDMX, CRMX, DMX, ArtNet, and sACN, making it ideal for lighting professionals and event spaces.
- Control WELL CONNECT system
- WDMX, CRMX, DMX, ArtNet, sACN support
- Patch fixtures
- Change colors
- Set and playback scenes
- Remote control solution
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ConnectFX is the dedicated control app for the WELL CONNECT system, designed for easy operation and seamless WDMX, CRMX, DMX, ArtNet, and sACN control. Patch fixtures, change colors, set and playback scenes, and more, with this remote control solution for lighting professionals, system integrators, and event spaces.
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Verdict
ARANEO NFC and ConnectFX are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARANEO NFC | ConnectFX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luminex Lighting Control Equipment | Chauvet Professional |
In-app purchases
ARANEO NFC
No in-app purchases
ConnectFX
No in-app purchases






