Comparison

Stingray vs Lampora

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • DMX light control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Wi-Fi support
  • RDM support
  • Art-Net support
  • Requires specific hardware node
Features
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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.

About

Lampora

Features
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Lampora AI is a next-generation intelligent lighting control platform designed for creators who want professional results without complex programming. Built for live shows, installations, events, studios, and immersive spaces, Lampora AI combines precise DMX and Art-Net control with an AI-first workflow that helps you move from idea to performance faster than ever. Instead of spending hours on repetitive setup, you can describe what you want in natural language and let the app assist with fixture organization, look creation, scene development, and sequence planning. At the heart of Lampora AI is a powerful AI assistant that understands lighting intent, not just technical commands. Tell it the mood, energy, tempo, or visual style you want, and it can help translate that into actionable lighting decisions. Whether you are building a cinematic ambient look, a high-impact concert moment, or a subtle architectural fade, Lampora AI guides you through creative options while keeping full manual control in your hands. AI suggestions are fast, contextual, and designed to reduce friction during both programming and live operation. Lampora AI is built for real production workflows. Manage fixtures efficiently, map outputs confidently, and organize your show into reusable scenes and dynamic sequences. Fine-tune timing, transitions, intensity, and structure with clarity. From small one-room setups to larger multi-universe environments, the app is designed to scale with your show while remaining intuitive on mobile. The interface keeps critical controls close, so you can make quick decisions under pressure and still maintain precision. The integrated AI Chat panel acts like a lighting co-programmer available whenever you need it. Ask for creative ideas, troubleshooting help, workflow shortcuts, or refinements to existing looks. Need a calmer transition? A stronger chorus impact? Better contrast across fixtures? Lampora AI can propose practical changes in real time. Voice-friendly interaction further accelerates operation in fast-paced environments, allowing hands-busy creators to keep focus on the stage while still accessing intelligent assistance. Core capabilities include: • AI-powered lighting guidance for scene and sequence creation • Natural language interaction for faster show programming • Fixture management and mapping tools optimized for production use • Scene building with reusable structure for consistent creative output • Sequence control for rhythmic, narrative, or reactive lighting design • Art-Net support for flexible network-based lighting workflows • Master-level control for safe and reliable global output adjustment • Mobile-first control experience built for both preparation and live playback Lampora AI is made for lighting designers, musicians, visual artists, technical directors, and venue teams who need both creativity and reliability. It helps beginners get professional-looking results quickly, while giving advanced users the speed and control they expect. Every feature is focused on one goal: letting you spend less time fighting setup and more time crafting unforgettable light. If you are looking for an iOS lighting app that combines intelligent assistance, practical control tools, and performance-ready workflow, Lampora AI gives you a smarter way to design, program, and run your show. Create faster. Adapt instantly. Perform with confidence.

Screenshots

Stingray4 screens
Lampora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lampora at fortnightly against Stingray's every 5 months. Stingray's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

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

Stingray ships an update every 5 months, Lampora fortnightly. Both last shipped on June 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stingray versus Lampora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStingrayLampora
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlizzard Lighting LLCAHN WOON KI

In-app purchases

None

Stingray

No in-app purchases

None

Lampora

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stingray free?
Stingray is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lampora free?
Lampora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stingray or Lampora have ads?
Neither Stingray nor Lampora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stingray or Lampora?
Stingray ships an update every 5 months, and Lampora fortnightly. Most recently, Stingray was updated on June 1, 2026 and Lampora on June 1, 2026.

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