Comparison

Stingray vs iFuture Sync

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

iFuture Sync

Features
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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

Screenshots

Stingray4 screens
iFuture Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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, iFuture Sync weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stingray versus iFuture Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStingrayiFuture Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlizzard Lighting LLC.HSI Lighting

In-app purchases

None

Stingray

No in-app purchases

None

iFuture Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stingray free?
Stingray is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iFuture Sync free?
iFuture Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stingray or iFuture Sync have ads?
Neither Stingray nor iFuture Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stingray or iFuture Sync?
Stingray ships an update every 5 months, and iFuture Sync weekly. Most recently, Stingray was updated on September 26, 2026 and iFuture Sync on October 7, 2026.

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