DMX Programmer vs TheLightingController
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DMX Programmer
Configure Gantom DMX compatible products by setting start addresses and default functions. Connect directly to your iPhone's audio port for easy setup.
- Configure Gantom DMX products
- Set start address
- Set default functions
- Direct iPhone audio port connection
- Supports Gantom DMX compatible products
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This is a utility used to configure all Gantom DMX compatible products. You can use it to configure the start address and default functions of each DMX product by directly connecting it to the iPhone’s audio port.
TheLightingController
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Create stunning lightshows for your DMX lighting equipment with this powerful mobile app. This application is designed to work exclusively with the DMX interface “D1024W”. Learn more about the interface here: https://forum2.thelightingcontroller.com/viewtopic.php?t=172
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TheLightingController at every 5 weeks against DMX Programmer's every 3 months. DMX Programmer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17). 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.
DMX Programmer ships an update every 3 months, TheLightingController every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DMX Programmer | TheLightingController |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gantom | The Lighting Controller |
In-app purchases
DMX Programmer
No in-app purchases
TheLightingController
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DMX Programmer free?
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Do DMX Programmer or TheLightingController have ads?
Which is updated more often, DMX Programmer or TheLightingController?
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