ControllerApp vs Patch Assist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
ControllerApp
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Controller-App Remote control for professional lighting consoles via Telnet and OSC. Works with GrandMA2/3. ⢠Console Control - Connect via Telnet/OSC to execute commands, adjust faders, buttons and control cues ⢠Virtual Encoders - Remote parameter control and fixture positioning ⢠Programmer Keypad - Direct command-line interface to your console ⢠Beam Calculator - Coverage area, throw distance, and lens angle calculations ⢠DMX Calculator - Address to DIP switch conversion ⢠RGB/CMY Color Mixer - Color mixing with HEX conversion ⢠Preset Manager - Save custom button configurations Controller-App is an independent third-party application. Not affiliated with or endorsed by MA Lighting. All related marks are registered trademarks of MA Lighting Technology GmbH.
Patch Assist
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Patch Assist is a fast, clear helper for anyone working with stage lighting ā technicians, LDs and DIY users. It works offline, with no accounts and no data collection. PATCH CALCULATOR ⢠Patch fixtures one by one by channel count ⢠Automatic roll-over across universe boundaries ⢠Addresses shown as universe.address ⢠Overlap (conflict) warnings for clashing addresses ⢠Name, edit and bulk-add fixtures ⢠Save patches inside the app GDTF SHARE (optional) ⢠Sign in with your gdtf-share.com account and pick fixtures from the catalog ⢠Channel count and mode fill in automatically ⢠Favorites and recently used fixtures at hand EXPORT ⢠Patch list to PDF or JPG with an event header ⢠Share the usual way (Files, email, AirDrop, Photos) DIP SWITCH CALCULATOR ⢠Convert a DMX address to DIP switch positions and back, live ⢠Flip the block to match your real device English and Czech. For iPhone and iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Patch Assist at every 3 days against ControllerApp's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ControllerApp ships an update fortnightly, Patch Assist every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ControllerApp | Patch Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Naor Bonomo | Krystof Havlik |
In-app purchases
ControllerApp
No in-app purchases
Patch Assist
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ControllerApp free?
Is Patch Assist free?
Do ControllerApp or Patch Assist have ads?
Which is updated more often, ControllerApp or Patch Assist?
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