Gantom Updater vs Stingray
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gantom Updater
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This is a specialty tool used to install custom firmware or firmware upgrades onto Gantom's compatible products. An auxiliary cable is all that is needed to connect between your iOS device and the device to be updated. This tool is only intended for use by trained professionals with our compatible devices. DO NOT USE unless instructed to do so because this tool may disable your Gantom device if used incorrectly.
Stingray
Instantly control DMX lights with this mobile application. It connects to a specific USB-C powered node and supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RDM, and Art-Net protocols for seamless lighting management.
- DMX light control
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Wi-Fi support
- RDM support
- Art-Net support
- Requires specific hardware node
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Control DMX lights instantly with Stingray, the companion app for Blizzard Lighting’s USB-C powered node featuring Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RDM, and Art-Net support—all in a free, no-login mobile app. This mobile application requires the Stingray DMX controller. Visit www.blizzardpro.com/stingray for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gantom Updater at 6.1 against Stingray's 13.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gantom Updater ships an update every 7 months, Stingray every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gantom Updater | Stingray |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gantom | Blizzard Lighting LLC. |
In-app purchases
Gantom Updater
No in-app purchases
Stingray
No in-app purchases
Questions
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