Stingray vs TheLightingController_D1024W
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stingray
Instantly control DMX lights with this mobile application. It connects to a specific USB-C powered node and supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RDM, and Art-Net protocols for seamless lighting management.
- DMX light control
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Wi-Fi support
- RDM support
- Art-Net support
- Requires specific hardware node
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Control DMX lights instantly with Stingray, the companion app for Blizzard Lighting’s USB-C powered node featuring Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RDM, and Art-Net support—all in a free, no-login mobile app. This mobile application requires the Stingray DMX controller. Visit www.blizzardpro.com/stingray for more information.
TheLightingController_D1024W
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TheLightingController_D1024W is the dedicated control app for the D1024W DMX interface (https://forum2.thelightingcontroller.com/viewforum.php?f=172). The D1024W works with our TheLightingController lighting software (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thelightingcontroller/id6554000067) and can also operate operate independently. In standalone mode (without any connected computer or mobile device), the D1024W can store and play up to 16 lighting scenes across 8 separate zones, with 4 master faders, 4 speed sliders, 4 color wheels and 2 follow spots for direct live control. TheLightingController_D1024W offers a quick and easy way to control all these standalone functions directly from your iPhone or iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TheLightingController_D1024W at monthly against Stingray's every 5 months. Stingray's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stingray ships an update every 5 months, TheLightingController_D1024W monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stingray | TheLightingController_D1024W |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blizzard Lighting LLC | The Lighting Controller |
In-app purchases
Stingray
No in-app purchases
TheLightingController_D1024W
No in-app purchases
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