Comparison

DMX FreeD Trigger vs Cardive

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

Head to head
About

DMX FreeD Trigger

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FreeD Trigger connects virtual production and live events: it listens for FreeD camera tracking over your local network and fires DMX when your trigger rules match - no cloud required. Built for the floor • Receive FreeD over UDP (port configurable) • Trigger slots with conditions on X, Y, Z, Roll, Pitch, Yaw • Anti-jitter hold time and tolerance for stable firing • Live visualization - position readout and top/side camera plot Professional DMX output • Art-Net or sACN (E1.31) • Unicast to up to 5 target IPs, or Pro Broadcast for subnet/multicast • Adjustable output FPS • Per-action 8-bit or 16-bit channels, ON/OFF levels, fade and delay • Quick Test (Test ON/OFF / Blackout) to verify wiring before the show • Conflict checks to reduce duplicate channels across active slots Workflow • Control - start/stop engine, signal status, charts • Triggers - unlimited slots; enable the ones you need • Settings - DMX, FreeD, engine behavior, Pro subscription • Import / Export / Save projects (.freedmxproj) • Logs for FreeD, DMX, and trigger debugging Free plan Up to 2 enabled trigger slots and Unicast DMX - enough to try the app on real hardware. DMX FreeD Triger Pro (auto-renewable subscription) • Unlimited enabled slots • Broadcast DMX mode Manage or cancel in Apple ID → Subscriptions. Restore purchases and redeem Apple subscription offer codes in Settings → Pro. Before you buy • iPhone/iPad must stay on the same Wi‑Fi as FreeD source and DMX nodes • Allow Local Network when iOS asks • For show use, enable Keep screen awake in Settings; the app is designed for foreground operation during a show • Pro on iOS does not include the separate Mac App Store app - subscribe per platform Terms of Use and Privacy Policy are linked in the app

About

Cardive

Features
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Cardive helps you see what’s due next across your cards, bills, fixed expenses, and reminders. Organize card details, repayment dates, billing dates, renewals, recurring expenses, widgets, and reports in one private, local-first app — no account or cloud sync required. Key features: - Card overview for card details, limits, billing dates, repayment dates, expiration dates, and fees - Due date reminders for repayments, renewals, fixed expenses, and other important items - Fixed expense records for rent, subscriptions, insurance, transport, parking, and regular service payments - Upcoming overview for the next 30 days - Wallet reports for card stats, cash flow, and key summaries - Home screen widgets for quick access to upcoming items - CSV export for backup or further organization - Local-first privacy with no account or cloud sync required Cardive is useful if you want to manage multiple cards, recurring expenses, renewals, and reminders while keeping your records stored locally on your device. Cardive does not provide financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Please always refer to your bank, card issuer, service provider, and platform billing information for final details. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cardive-site.pages.dev/privacy

Screenshots

DMX FreeD Trigger4 screens
Cardive4 screens

Verdict

The call

DMX FreeD Trigger and Cardive are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. DMX FreeD Trigger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Cardive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DMX FreeD Trigger ships an update every 3 weeks, Cardive every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DMX FreeD Trigger versus Cardive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMX FreeD TriggerCardive
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan Ryzhak刚 付

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DMX FreeD Trigger

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$17.991 Year
2 purchases

Cardive

Subscriptions2
  • Cardive Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Cardive Pro Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is DMX FreeD Trigger free?
DMX FreeD Trigger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cardive free?
Cardive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DMX FreeD Trigger or Cardive have ads?
Neither DMX FreeD Trigger nor Cardive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DMX FreeD Trigger or Cardive?
DMX FreeD Trigger ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cardive every 2 weeks. Most recently, DMX FreeD Trigger was updated on October 13, 2026 and Cardive on October 10, 2026.

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