Comparison

DMX Patch vs DMX DIP

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

Head to head
About

DMX Patch

Features
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A DMX address planner built for lighting technicians. Pick a fixture, enter a quantity - universes and addresses are calculated console-style. FEATURES - 11,000+ fixtures and 45,000+ DMX modes, fully offline - Sign in with your GDTF Share account to download the up-to-date fixture library - Console-style patch flow: fixtures never split across universes - 512-channel Universe grid: every fixture in its own color, start addresses marked - Move fixtures: tap a fixture on the grid, drop it on an empty cell - Overlap warnings - Plain DMX quick picks: dimmer, RGB, RGBW and more in one tap - Create your own fixtures and keep them forever - Share your patch list as a clean image card - Your rig is saved automatically: close the app, lose nothing On site, in preproduction, on tour - keep your patch in your pocket, not on paper.

About

DMX DIP

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On stage, in a theater, during event setup, or on a permanent installation, check DMX addresses and DIP switch settings quickly—without mental arithmetic or repeatedly searching manuals. DMX DIP - DipTally is an offline DIP switch calculator built for lighting technicians, installers, and anyone learning DMX. Enter a DMX start address to immediately see which DIP switches should be ON. Each switch clearly shows its number, binary value, and ON direction, with a text summary for fast on-site checks. Key features: • DMX address to DIP switches Enter an address and instantly generate the correct switch combination. • DIP switches to DMX address Tap the switches to calculate the corresponding DMX address. • Multiple fixture layouts Supports 8-, 9-, and 10-switch layouts, including switch 10 fixed ON/OFF, all address switches OFF meaning address 1, and switch 10 as value 512. • Fixture-safe address check Enter the number of DMX channels used by a fixture to calculate the highest safe start address and receive a warning when the address may exceed it. • Custom address stepping Move quickly between start addresses based on a fixture's channel count. • Match the physical switch direction Mirror left to right or flip vertically to match DIP panels installed in different orientations. • Built for the field Large address display, high-contrast interface, Dark Mode, and an on-site flashlight on supported devices. • Core calculations work offline No fixture connection or network is required. The app remembers the last address, profile, step, and display orientation. The free version provides unlimited use of the standard 9-switch “address to DIP” calculator. DMX DIP Pro is available through in-app purchase and unlocks reverse calculation, all switch profiles, custom stepping, mirror and flip, and fixture-safe address checks. Important: This app only calculates DMX addresses and DIP switch settings. It does not transmit DMX, Art-Net, or sACN signals and does not connect to or control fixtures. Always verify settings against the manual for the exact fixture model and revision. This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DMX Patch4 screens
DMX DIP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DMX Patch at none against DMX DIP's 2. DMX Patch also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). DMX DIP's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

Both are free to download. DMX DIP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. DMX Patch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
DMX Patch versus DMX DIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMX PatchDMX DIP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONURCAN AYDOGAN明航 李

In-app purchases

None

DMX Patch

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DMX DIP

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access$24.991 Year

Questions

Is DMX Patch free?
DMX Patch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DMX DIP free?
DMX DIP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DMX Patch or DMX DIP have ads?
DMX Patch shows ads; DMX DIP does not.

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