Comparison

OSC Cue Light vs LMX Phone

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

Head to head

Cue Lights Anywhere

DMX Phone Control

About

OSC Cue Light

Features

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OSC Cue Light is a simple iOS alternative to physical Cue Lights using the open OSC standard enabling you to control cue lights from applications like QLab or Companion anywhere on your stage via WiFi. Note: This is a specialist app for use in environments familiar with OSC. It requires either a hardware OSC cue device or application like QLab to send OSC messages.

About

LMX Phone

Features

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Take command of your show with LMX Phone - the ultimate mobile DMX/ArtNet controller designed for theatre, TV, live events, and creative professionals. Built with operators in mind, this app delivers instant cue response, clean UI clarity, and powerful media assignment tools for flawless performance every time. Key Features Real-Time Control: Send ArtNet instantly with zero-lag feedback — perfect for live cueing and precision timing. Dynamic Media Assignment: Attach images or videos to cues for visual previews and quick access. Colour Filtering & Scaling: Operator-friendly filters for reliable looks. Persistent Storage: Your universe/channel setups and media stay locked in across launches. Demo Mode: Explore all core functionality with limited universes — upgrade to unlock full control. Built for Pros Whether you're cueing LX effects, programming playback, or previsualizing live looks, DMX Phone Control is your backstage companion: Designed for fast finger access and screen clarity Compatible with ArtNet over Wi-Fi UX refined for operators under pressure Why Upgrade? Unlock full power with a single in-app purchase: Remove demo watermark Edit universe/channel settings Enable flashlight cue mode

Screenshots

OSC Cue Light3 screens

LMX Phone1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LMX Phone at Free against OSC Cue Light's $3.99. LMX Phone also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). OSC Cue Light's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On ads 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

LMX Phone is free to download; OSC Cue Light costs $3.99 up front. LMX Phone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OSC Cue Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OSC Cue Light ships an update every 7 months, LMX Phone every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level

OSC Cue Light versus LMX Phone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	OSC Cue Light	LMX Phone
Price	$3.99	Free — better
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	16.6 — better	18.0
Further details — not scored
Size	1 MB	13 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Ross Henderson	DANIEL BRETT SZELAZEK

In-app purchases

None

OSC Cue Light

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LMX Phone

One-time1

Unlock Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is OSC Cue Light free?

OSC Cue Light costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

Is LMX Phone free?

LMX Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do OSC Cue Light or LMX Phone have ads?

Neither OSC Cue Light nor LMX Phone shows ads.

Which is updated more often, OSC Cue Light or LMX Phone?

OSC Cue Light ships an update every 7 months, and LMX Phone every 3 months. Most recently, OSC Cue Light was updated on October 8, 2026 and LMX Phone on October 28, 2026.