Comparison

WiFi vs DMXcat®

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

Head to head
About

WiFi

Control Ltech WiFi-104 series lighting controllers from your iPhone or iPad. Manage up to 12 zones with various lamp types, including static and dynamic color adjustments for RGB and RGBW lights. Save and load custom scenes for each zone.

Highlights
  • WiFi lighting control
  • 12 zone management
  • Multiple lamp types (DIM, CT, RGB, RGBW)
  • Static brightness and color adjustment
  • Dynamic color styles and scenes
  • Scene saving and loading
Features
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The software is used to control lighting through the iPhone or iPad by connecting the corresponding WiFi. The software only support Ltech WiFi-104 series controller products. The software support 12 zone control,Each zone can set to one of five kinds lamp: DIM(W),CT1(NW+WW), CT2(NW+WW+CW),RGB and RGBW. Each zone have four scenes to save or load. For DIM,CT1 and CT2 lamp, the software only support static bright adjust. For RGB and RGBW lamp, the software support static color adjust and many dynamic color styles.the user even can make any color jump,strobe gradual or fade dynamic styles.

About

DMXcat®

Control, analyze, and test DMX lighting fixtures wirelessly from your smartphone. This system uses a hardware dongle and free mobile apps to simplify lighting control without complex consoles. It supports various functions like DMX and RDM control, fixture management, and DIP switch calculations.

Highlights
  • Wireless DMX and RDM control
  • Fixture control with built-in database
  • DMX analysis and testing
  • DIP switch calculator
  • Multi-language support
Features
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DMXcat® makes it easy for anyone to control, analyze, or test any DMX lighting fixture, whether it’s a simple LED PAR or a complex moving light. The system consists of a small hardware dongle (purchased separately) and a suite of free mobile applications. Together, they combine to bring wireless DMX and RDM control plus other useful lighting functions to the user’s smartphone. The DMXcat solves the problem faced by all users of modern lighting equipment: How to turn on and test DMX lighting gear without using a complicated lighting console. DMXcat app is now available in seven languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, and English. Software Applications There are currently five apps available for use with the DMXcat system: •DMX Controller: A single universe (512) DMX channel controller with two user interfaces (sliders or keypad). •Fixture Controller: Controls multi-attribute fixtures from a built in database. •RDM Controller: For bi-directional communication and control of RDM enabled devices. •DMX Tester: Analyze and adjust settings for transmitting or receiving DMX. •DIP switch calculator: Simplifies the configuring of DIP switches used for setting DMX addresses. Hardware The DMXcat’s hardware interface is a compact battery powered device which fits easily in a pocket or tool pouch or may be worn on a belt. It uses Bluetooth LE technology for communication with the smartphone applications (up to 50’ range). Without the limitations of being physically connected, the user can move about the workspace as needed with their smartphone and run the various apps while still using the phone for on-the-job communication. The device’s five pin XLRF connector/cable assembly allows it to be connected to a point in a DMX data chain to test or control of the various DMX/RDM functions. It is charged using a standard USB to Micro-USB cable and charger. Other features include a built-in LED flashlight, an audible alarm for locating a misplaced unit, XLR5M to XLR5M Turnaround, LED status indicator, and a removable belt clip with a split ring safety point. Optional accessories include XLR5M to RJ45 Adapter, XLR5M to XLR3F Adapter, XLR5M to XLR3M Turnaround, and a Belt Pouch.

Screenshots

WiFi4 screens
DMXcat®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DMXcat® at 68% against WiFi's 21%. DMXcat® also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). WiFi's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DMXcat® holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of WiFi's written reviews are positive against 68% of DMXcat®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WiFi ships an update every 4 months, DMXcat® monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WiFi versus DMXcat®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiFiDMXcat®
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (35 ratings)3.9 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.8% of reviews68.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZhuhai Ltech Technology Co., Ltd.City Theatrical, Inc

Customer experience

WiFi

All ratings33 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative60.6%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative70.8%

DMXcat®

All ratings26 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative26.3%

In-app purchases

None

WiFi

No in-app purchases

None

DMXcat®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiFi free?
WiFi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DMXcat® free?
DMXcat® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WiFi or DMXcat®?
DMXcat® is rated higher. WiFi averages 2.4 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while DMXcat® averages 3.9 from 26 ratings.
Do WiFi or DMXcat® have ads?
Neither WiFi nor DMXcat® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WiFi or DMXcat®?
WiFi ships an update every 4 months, and DMXcat® monthly. Most recently, WiFi was updated on October 23, 2026 and DMXcat® on October 26, 2026.

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