Comparison

m vs Phone Trigger

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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Turn Your Device into a sACN-Controlled Stage Lighting Fixture mBER transforms your iOS device into a fully functional sACN (Streaming Architecture for Control Networks) lighting fixture. Whether you're working on stage productions, film sets, or immersive art installations, mBER seamlessly integrates into your lighting network for dynamic and professional control. Key Features: sACN Control Made Simple: Assign a Universe (1–65279) and DMX Address (1–509) to control your device just like any other fixture in your lighting setup. Real-Time Backlight Adjustment: Use sACN to control the screen's backlight brightness, simulating realistic light effects. Easy Integration: Connect your device to the same production Wi-Fi network as your sACN enabled lighting device and start controlling instantly. IRGB 8-Bit Support: Patch your device as a Generic IRGB 8-bit lighting fixture on your light board for maximum compatibility. 6 Channel Mode – Unlock extended DMX control: Flashlight Intensity Control – Adjust brightness from 0-255 directly from your light board/sACN device. Device Vibration Control – Set vibration frequency from 0 (off) to 255 (high frequency) for versatile device control. Clean, Intuitive Interface: Simple controls and clear instructions make it easy to set up and use, even in high-pressure environments. How It Works: Patch Your Device: Add the device to your lighting board as a Generic IRGB 8-bit fixture. Connect to Wi-Fi: Ensure your device and sACN enabled lighting device are on the same production Wi-Fi network. Configure DMX Settings: Assign the correct Universe and DMX Address directly in the app. Enable mBER: Toggle on mBER and watch the magic happen! NOTE: This app only listens over wifi for sACN- it will not work with any other lighting protocols. Perfect For: Stage Productions Film and Television Concerts and Events Art Installations Interactive Displays Powered by Candle and Switch Developed with precision and innovation, mBER is designed to meet the needs of industry professionals and lighting enthusiasts alike. Experience the seamless integration of technology and creativity. This app includes an auto-renewing subscription option which unlocks access to mBER- which unlocks use of the app: turning your device into a sACN-controlled Lighting Fixture. - Subscription options are either yearly or a one time payment for lifetime - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the currant period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24- hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Apple settings after purchase See more: https://candleandswitch.com/mber/ Privacy Policy: https://candleandswitch.com/mber/landing-pages/mber/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Phone Trigger

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Phone Trigger turns a second phone into a convincing alarm, incoming call, or text message — controlled from your own phone, tablet or laptop. Set up the scene once, then trigger it on cue with a single tap. The two devices talk directly over your local Wi-Fi, so it's instant and works anywhere — no accounts, no servers, nothing sent to the cloud. Perfect for: • Film, TV, and photo shoots that need a phone screen on demand • Theatre and live performance cues • Pranks and social experiments • Content creators staging the perfect shot Features: • Realistic alarm, call, and message screens • Instant remote triggering over local Wi-Fi • Control from any device with a browser — no second app to install • Simple QR-code pairing between devices • Custom text, fonts, colors, and background images • Works fully offline — private by design Pair, point, trigger. It's that simple.

Screenshots

m4 screens
Phone Trigger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: m at Free against Phone Trigger's $2.99. Phone Trigger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

m is free to download; Phone Trigger costs $2.99 up front. m sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Phone Trigger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
m versus Phone Trigger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermPhone Trigger
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLawrence Anthony WareTIMO TAPIO HAAPASAARI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

m

Subscriptions1
  • 365 Days Access to m-BER app3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Access m-BER app Lifetime$9.99
None

Phone Trigger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is m free?
m is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phone Trigger free?
Phone Trigger costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do m or Phone Trigger have ads?
Neither m nor Phone Trigger shows ads.

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