Comparison

MoonMap vs False Color Viewer

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

Head to head
About

MoonMap

This app acts as a media server for lighting control, playing video and complex effects on DMX or CRMX fixtures. It integrates with industry-standard consoles and offers advanced fixture control, including per-fixture dimming and color curves. Supports various video formats and network protocols for seamless playback.

Highlights
  • Video playback on DMX/CRMX fixtures
  • sACN/Art-Net and HDMI media server
  • Integration with industry consoles
  • Per-fixture dimming and color curves
  • Support for multiple video formats
  • WiFi and Ethernet connectivity
  • Camera input and generator support
Features
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MoonMap is a full lighting console for iPhone and iPad, with pixel mapping and video built in. Program and play back a show on location, on stage or on set. MoonMap drives up to 40 universes or 2,500+ pixels of DMX or CRMX fixtures over sACN or Art-Net, from iPhone 11 up to iPad Pro 13". CONSOLE - Cues and sequences with cue timing, waits and follows. - Faders you can set to Blend, LTP or HTP. - A command line: type commands as on a traditional desk, or use the on-screen keypad. - Groups that remember their selection order, presets, and full undo and redo. - A rebuilt effects engine with ready-made looks, and a trackball for moving lights. - Custom windows: lay out your screen for the job, with five saved layouts, macro buttons and desk lock. PIXEL MAPPING AND VIDEO - Map video onto your rig and record it into cues. Video cues recall fast and fade cleanly. - Fire, TV, fireworks, car process and other evolving effects across any mix of fixtures, including traditional tungsten. - Seamless looping with ProRes (preferred), .mov, .mp4, .m4v, H.264 and H.265 (HEVC). - Built-in generators for test signals and complex effects, plus camera input and UVC video input on iPad. - Video output to HDMI. - Drag and resize fixtures on top of the video, with per-fixture and per-cell dimming and colour curves. PATCHING - A Patch window built for speed. - Import from GDTF, Open Fixture Library, Blackout, Sidus Link Pro and grandMA2 patch files. - A large, growing fixture library, and a builder for custom profiles. - Multi-universe fixtures supported natively: no need to split a 196-pixel fixture into several. NETWORKING - Works standalone or alongside grandMA, Blackout, Eos, Sidus Link Pro, Luminair and other sACN or Art-Net consoles. - sACN and Art-Net input, so a console can run playback, grade the image live and control output. - Per-address sACN priority, universe merge, channel testing and easy gateway setup. - Wi-Fi or Ethernet. — — — LICENSE TIERS MoonMap offers three tiers — Artist, Show and Pro — each available as a 3-month or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Lifetime licences include every update through version 2.9. Upgrade from Artist or Show to a higher tier and pay only the difference. Prices vary by territory and are shown in your local currency at the point of purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions on your device after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://gist.githubusercontent.com/dlozanothornton/2920cc526c5aeaa2f7aac9cbceef6035/raw/d25a9268f977f1a30500d4907268b43c08b67e5b/gistfile1.txt Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

False Color Viewer

Analyze exposure in photos and videos with customizable false color overlays. Compare original footage to false color views and switch between different exposure systems. Rendering is done locally, ensuring only selected media is imported for analysis.

Highlights
  • False color overlays
  • Exposure inspection
  • Compare original and false color
  • Switch exposure systems
  • Local rendering
  • Selective media import
Features
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Import photos and videos to inspect exposure with false color overlays. Compare the original to false color, then switch exposure systems. False color is rendered locally. Only the media you choose is imported. Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MoonMap4 screens
False Color Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: False Color Viewer at free with in-app purchases against MoonMap's subscription. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. MoonMap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per 3 months and False Color Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MoonMap against 5.0 for False Color Viewer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MoonMap ships an update every 5 days, False Color Viewer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MoonMap versus False Color Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonMapFalse Color Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDario Lozano ThorntonBagging Groceries

Customer experience

MoonMap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

False Color Viewer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MoonMap

Subscriptions3
  • MoonMap Artist – 3 Months7 Days trial$39.993 Months
  • MoonMap Show – 3 Months7 Days trial$74.993 Months
  • MoonMap Show – Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
One-time7
  • Pro 7-Day TrialFree
  • Artist 7-Day TrialFree
  • Show 7-Day TrialFree
Show 4 more
  • Upgrade Artist to Show$99.99
  • Upgrade Show to Pro$349.99
  • Upgrade Artist to Pro$449.99
  • MoonMap Pro – Lifetime$599.99
4 purchases

False Color Viewer

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is MoonMap free?
MoonMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is False Color Viewer free?
False Color Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MoonMap or False Color Viewer?
MoonMap and False Color Viewer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do MoonMap or False Color Viewer have ads?
Neither MoonMap nor False Color Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MoonMap or False Color Viewer?
MoonMap ships an update every 5 days, and False Color Viewer every 3 days. Most recently, MoonMap was updated on November 5, 2026 and False Color Viewer on October 31, 2026.

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