Comparison

Timecon vs ArtNet sACN Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Timecon

Features
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This app allows easy conversion of time units from nanoseconds to centuries. It supports seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, as well as milliseconds, microseconds, and nanoseconds. It also covers larger units like decades and centuries. Instantly calculate complex time conversions with ease. Designed for intuitive use, making it suitable for both beginners and professionals.

About

ArtNet sACN Viewer

Monitor Art-Net and sACN lighting network traffic in real-time. Visualize DMX channel values, track packet rates, and manage source priorities. Works over WiFi and Ethernet for comprehensive network analysis.

Highlights
  • Live DMX channel visualization
  • Source IP and sACN priority display
  • Multi-source HTP merging
  • Packet rate monitoring
  • Independent Art-Net/sACN monitoring
  • WiFi and Ethernet support
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ArtNet sACN Viewer Real-time monitoring for Art-Net and sACN lighting networks. ArtNet sACN Viewer listens for Art-Net and sACN traffic on your local network over WiFi or Ethernet. Active universes appear automatically as packets arrive, with channel values updating live. Features - Live DMX channel visualization per universe - Universe Overview grid โ€” see all universes at a glance with live activity - Source IP display and sACN source priorities - Multi-source HTP merging with sACN priority rules - Art-Net subnet/universe mapping with optional +1 offset and hex notation - Packet rate monitoring per universe - Toggle to keep screen on during monitoring - Enable/disable Art-Net and sACN monitoring independently - Works over WiFi and Ethernet Note: Traffic is only visible if sent as broadcast or as unicast to the listening device. The app listens to one interface at a time, with Ethernet always taking priority over WiFi when connected.

Screenshots

Timecon3 screens
ArtNet sACN Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Timecon at Free against ArtNet sACN Viewer's $3.99. ArtNet sACN Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Timecon is free to download; ArtNet sACN Viewer costs $3.99 up front. Timecon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ArtNet sACN Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timecon ships an update every 9 months, ArtNet sACN Viewer weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
Timecon versus ArtNet sACN Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeconArtNet sACN Viewer
PriceFree โ€” better$3.99
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
Monetizationโ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkota tadaPhilip Daniel Schwanke

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Timecon

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-free for 1 month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Ad-free for 1 year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

ArtNet sACN Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timecon free?
Timecon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArtNet sACN Viewer free?
ArtNet sACN Viewer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timecon or ArtNet sACN Viewer have ads?
Timecon shows ads; ArtNet sACN Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, Timecon or ArtNet sACN Viewer?
Timecon ships an update every 9 months, and ArtNet sACN Viewer weekly. Most recently, Timecon was updated on October 28, 2026 and ArtNet sACN Viewer on October 28, 2026.

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