Comparison

iPlayer Companion vs Mobile Programmer

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

Head to head
About

iPlayer Companion

Features
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The iPlayer Companion App redefines interaction with lighting systems by combining intuitive design and advanced functionality. Whether creating light scenes, setting the ambiance for a specific occasion, or automating schedules, the app ensures complete control over every aspect of lighting management - efficiently and effectively. Key Features and Benefits • Intuitive Design for Seamless Interaction A native mobile app developed for ease of use, optimized for portrait mode to ensure smooth navigation and quick access to key functions. • Reliable Connectivity Connect directly to the iPlayer 4 controller within a Local Area Network environment for secure and uninterrupted control. • Comprehensive Zone Management All lighting zones are accessible in one convenient list. Zone statuses can be monitored, brightness adjusted with sliders, or lights turned off instantly with a single tap. • Precise Lighting Controls Shows and Scenes can be triggered, brightness adjusted, or lights turned off with precision and ease. Each zone can be individually controlled to meet specific requirements. • Effective Scene & Show Management Scenes can be efficiently created or edited within the app, enabling versatile control of lighting in specific zones with tailored effects. Light show files, created using ColorPlay 4, can be uploaded through the app for streamlined management and playback. • Sophisticated Color Picker & Palettes The advanced color picker enables precise color selection. Customized palettes can be built for any occasion, with options to add or delete colors and apply them across different Scenes. Color palettes are stored directly on the iPlayer 4 controller, ensuring synchronization across connected devices for consistent results. • Advanced Scheduling Features Light shows or scenes can be scheduled and played back at specific times or triggered by astronomical events like sunrise or sunset. Calendar events can be created and managed, with schedules viewable in monthly, weekly, or daily formats for enhanced planning. • Integrated Mobile Keypad Functionality of physical keypads available on the iPlayer 4 is mirrored within the app. Keypad actions can be triggered directly through the mobile interface for greater flexibility.

About

Mobile Programmer

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Mobile Programmer makes it easy to configure and view the vital information of your Helvar Components LED drivers. Communicating with supported drivers is as simple as tapping your phone to the driver. Features include: - Set driver output current - Reading driver information, including the serial number - Copying a driver's configuration from one driver to the next

Screenshots

iPlayer Companion4 screens
Mobile Programmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

iPlayer Companion and Mobile Programmer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
iPlayer Companion versus Mobile Programmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPlayer CompanionMobile Programmer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSignify Netherlands B.V.Helvar Components Oy Ab

In-app purchases

None

iPlayer Companion

No in-app purchases

None

Mobile Programmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPlayer Companion free?
iPlayer Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mobile Programmer free?
Mobile Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPlayer Companion or Mobile Programmer have ads?
Neither iPlayer Companion nor Mobile Programmer shows ads.

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