Comparison

Algam Lighting vs SHEHDS

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

Head to head

Lighting equipment control

Free

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About

Algam Lighting

Features

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1.Easily control, customize settings, and create stunning light shows! 2.Allows users to hand-draw custom patterns or upload images to automatically convert them into patterns, offering unlimited creative freedom.

About

SHEHDS

Features

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SHEHDS is a professional DMX512 lighting controller that supports both Art-Net (Wi-Fi) and Bluetooth control for real-time lighting management. Key Features: • Art-Net protocol support (UDP over Wi-Fi) • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) control for nearby devices • Up to 512 DMX channels • Real-time fader control with low latency • Multiple fixture configurations and flexible channel mapping • Dual-mode communication: local Bluetooth + remote Wi-Fi • Stable and responsive performance in complex network environments • Fully offline operation, no login required, no data collection Ideal Use Cases: Stage lighting, live events, exhibitions, equipment testing, and light show control.

Screenshots

Algam Lighting3 screens

SHEHDS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Algam Lighting at every 2 months against SHEHDS's every 5 months. 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

Algam Lighting ships an update every 2 months, SHEHDS every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Algam Lighting versus SHEHDS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Algam Lighting	SHEHDS
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 5 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	40 MB	28 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	广文李	广州申禾舞台灯光设备有限责任公司

In-app purchases

None

Algam Lighting

No in-app purchases

None

SHEHDS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Algam Lighting free?

Algam Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SHEHDS free?

SHEHDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Algam Lighting or SHEHDS have ads?

Neither Algam Lighting nor SHEHDS shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Algam Lighting or SHEHDS?

Algam Lighting ships an update every 2 months, and SHEHDS every 5 months. Most recently, Algam Lighting was updated on October 4, 2026 and SHEHDS on September 27, 2026.