Artnet Knife vs XTConnect Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Artnet Knife
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ArtNet Knife is an app for the open ArtNet Lighting Protocol. v2 is recompiled for 64bit. Scan for nodes from any interface on your iOS Device. Set an individual target address (broad- or unicast). Choose the network interface (wlan, gsm, any). On launch the app opens a receiving port for Artnet. This port is not bound to an interface and will receive any packets coming in. If you select no sending interface your devices ip stack will route the packet. If you select a sending interface in the Network Tab the port will be reopened and bound to that interface. Like this you control which interface (GSM, Wlan) is used. On selection the appropiate broadcast ip for that interface is set as target. Receiving packets depends on your network - not on the app. Some Artnet devices answer to the origin of an ArtPoll if your network is Class C and the Artnet Device is set to a Class A network. In this situation you won't get the ArtDmx packets since these are sent to a different network. Consider setting your Wlan router to a 2.*.*.* Class A network. If WAN access is present this does not affect routing to internet - the local net just uses another ip range. But in a 2.*.*.* Class A network your device will get all replies and will be able to show ArtDmx traffic. Artnet Knife does not handle dmx data transported by Artnet at this time. Over the time there will be a growing set of additional controllers. The app is available for free, ads should be bought out instead.
XTConnect Mobile
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XT Connect allows users to access assigned barn sites to view current conditions, make changes, and see alarms. Security settings to limit access to read-only or full access. Works with Ventra XT controls including Smart VX. Requires internet connectivity and VLink node hardware present on farm site(s)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: XTConnect Mobile at every 4 months against Artnet Knife's every 69 months. Artnet Knife's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). 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.
Artnet Knife ships an update every 69 months, XTConnect Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Artnet Knife | XTConnect Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 69 months | Every 4 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hado Hein | Val Products, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Artnet Knife
No in-app purchases
XTConnect Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Artnet Knife free?
Is XTConnect Mobile free?
Do Artnet Knife or XTConnect Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, Artnet Knife or XTConnect Mobile?
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