TheLightingController_D1024W vs Zerolight Steps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Zerolight Steps
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Zerolight Steps App, is prepared to connect and make parameter settings of DMX/SPI Buttoned or censored Stair LEDs Controller, produced by Bafa Elektronik via Bluetooth. Main settings are; Pixel Count, Button Structure and Button Functions, LED Flow Meltdown and Speed Settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TheLightingController_D1024W at monthly against Zerolight Steps's every 6 months. Zerolight Steps's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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.
TheLightingController_D1024W ships an update monthly, Zerolight Steps every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TheLightingController_D1024W | Zerolight Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Lighting Controller | Burckaan Gurgun |
In-app purchases
TheLightingController_D1024W
No in-app purchases
Zerolight Steps
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TheLightingController_D1024W free?
Is Zerolight Steps free?
Do TheLightingController_D1024W or Zerolight Steps have ads?
Which is updated more often, TheLightingController_D1024W or Zerolight Steps?
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