m vs KromaDMX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
m
Transform your device into a professional sACN lighting fixture for stage, film, and art installations. Control screen brightness, intensity, and vibration using standard lighting protocols.
- sACN control for Universe and DMX Address
- Real-time backlight brightness adjustment
- IRGB 8-Bit fixture compatibility
- 6 Channel Mode with flashlight intensity
- Device vibration control
- Intuitive interface
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Turn any screen into a stage light. m-BER makes your iPhone, iPad or Apple TV a lighting fixture you can patch straight into your console. Send it sACN, and the screen answers with colour and intensity in real time, just like every other fixture in your rig. No dongles. No gateway. Just join the show network and go. PATCH IT LIKE A FIXTURE • Patch as a Generic IRGB 8-bit fixture on any universe • Set the start address, and m-BER tells you exactly which channels it uses • Intensity, red, green and blue on four channels per region SPLIT THE SCREEN Run the whole display as one light, or divide it into independently addressed cells: • Single: one full-screen fixture • Half: two cells, side by side or stacked • Quad: four cells as a grid, in rows or in columns Every cell gets its own four channels, so one device can be four fixtures. MORE THAN A SCREEN On iPhone, two extra channels put the flashlight and the vibration motor on the desk. Flash, pulse and buzz on cue, straight from your console. BUILT FOR THE SHOW • Orientation locks the moment the fixture goes live, so a bumped phone never flips the look • Clean, full-bleed output with nothing on screen but light • Works across iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Buy once, use it on all of them PERFECT FOR • Props that need to glow on cue • Phones and tablets written into the action • TVs and monitors used as set dressing • Quick practicals when you're one fixture short WHAT YOU NEED • A lighting console or software that outputs sACN (ANSI E1.31) • Your device and console on the same network TRY IT FREE The annual plan starts with a 3-day free trial. Prefer to own it outright? A one-time purchase unlocks m-BER for good. Powered by Liberate Lighting. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • m-BER Annual: 1-year subscription, with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at the end of the free trial, or at confirmation of purchase if no trial applies • The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription Privacy Policy: https://liberatelighting.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
KromaDMX
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Turn your iPhone into a professional lighting console. KromaDMX is a powerful mobile DMX control solution built for DJs, lighting technicians, and live event professionals who need speed, reliability, and full control without being tied to a computer. Designed for real-world environments, KromaDMX lets you control lights, scenes, and effects in real time from anywhere. Real-time DMX Control Control your lighting setup directly from your phone Low latency performance for live shows Fast and responsive interface built for real conditions Reliable operation in demanding environments Professional Interface Customizable faders, groups, and scenes Clean and intuitive layout for fast operation Optimized for live use and low light environments Efficient Workflow Quick setup and configuration Instant access to scenes and controls Manage multiple fixtures easily Advanced Connectivity Compatible with Art-Net and sACN protocols Works with standard DMX hardware Designed for professional network setups Perfect for DJs and live performers Lighting technicians Events and stage productions Installations and mobile setups KromaDMX is not a toy. It is a serious tool for professionals who need fast, reliable, and flexible lighting control. KromaDMX Pro (optional) The app is free and has no ads. Full DMX control — patch, scenes, cues and effects — with one universe is free forever. Pro adds multi-universe (up to 16), AutoShow and DJ Link. • Pro yearly: auto-renewing subscription, 1 year, $24.99 per year. First month free for new subscribers. • Pro forever: one-time purchase of $79.99, no renewal. Prices shown are for the United States. Elsewhere the local price applies, and the App Store shows it before you confirm the purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; the renewal is charged within those last 24 hours. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kromadmx.app/en/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KromaDMX at weekly against m's every 2 months. KromaDMX also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. m sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and KromaDMX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
m ships an update every 2 months, KromaDMX weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | m | KromaDMX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lawrence Anthony Ware | Alejandro Fandos |
In-app purchases
m
- 365 Days Access to m-BER app3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Access m-BER app Lifetime$9.99
KromaDMX
- Pro anual1 Month trial$24.991 Year
- Pro para siempre$79.99









