Stingray vs iFuture Sync
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.
iFuture Sync
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HSI Lighting is a professional iOS controller for advanced lighting systems. Whether you're commissioning a new project, fine-tuning a venue, or living with the system day-to-day, HSI Lighting puts every fixture, scene, and automation at your fingertips. KEY FEATURES • Zone Control — Browse zones organised the way they were configured. Dim, brighten, or recall a saved scene with a tap. • Scene Library — Recall, edit, and chain lighting scenes across entire spaces. Build sequences that progress through multiple settings on a timer. • Automations — Schedule lighting changes by time of day, sunset/sunrise, or recurring patterns. Edit directly from the app. • Multi-Protocol Hardware — Compatible with gateways for DALI, DMX, Modbus, and relay-controlled fixtures. Mix and match within a single installation. • Live Cameras — View RTSP camera feeds alongside lighting controls, so you can monitor and adjust spaces without switching apps. • Real-time MQTT — Direct MQTT connection to your gateway means changes apply instantly with no cloud round-trip. • Designed for iPad and iPhone — Native SwiftUI interface adapts seamlessly between portrait wall-mounted iPads and handheld use. REQUIREMENTS • Compatible HSI Lighting gateway on your network • Valid login credentials provided during installation ABOUT HSI LIGHTING HSI Lighting designs and manufactures advanced lighting control systems for residential, hospitality, and commercial installations. SUPPORT For technical support, visit hsilighting.co.uk. Email: lights@hsilighting.co.uk Phone: +971503568106
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iFuture Sync at weekly against Stingray's every 5 months. Stingray's advantage is 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stingray ships an update every 5 months, iFuture Sync weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stingray | iFuture Sync |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blizzard Lighting LLC. | HSI Lighting |
In-app purchases
Stingray
No in-app purchases
iFuture Sync
No in-app purchases








