ETC Library vs ControllerApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ETC Library
Access technical documentation for a wide range of products. Browse and share datasheets, application sheets, and brochures organized by product family. This virtual binder provides quick access to essential product information.
- Access to hundreds of technical documents
- Organized by product family and category
- View datasheets, application sheets, and brochures
- Easy document sharing
- Offline access to downloaded documents
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ETC Library gives you quick and easy access to ETC’s technical documentation. This virtual binder lets you view, share datasheets, application sheets, brochures and more for all of ETC’s products – anytime, anywhere. Key features • Access to hundreds of documents, including all ETC datasheets • Material organized by product family and category for easy browsing • Share documents easily (Please note: This application intended to deliver basic technical information about ETC’s products and product families. If you are searching for more information than what is provided in this app, please visit www.etcconnect.com.)
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ControllerApp at fortnightly against ETC Library's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ETC Library ships an update every 3 months, ControllerApp fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ETC Library | ControllerApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. | Naor Bonomo |
In-app purchases
ETC Library
No in-app purchases
ControllerApp
No in-app purchases
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