Comparison

Luminair vs Epson Projector Config Tool

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

Head to head
About

Luminair

This professional lighting control platform offers advanced DMX and smart light management for designers, filmmakers, musicians, and artists. It supports multiple DMX universes, RDM, and HomeKit integration, allowing for complex scene creation and playback.

Highlights
  • Multi-universe DMX control
  • RDM support
  • Apple HomeKit integration
  • Fixture Cloud library
  • DMX FX Engine
  • Sound Active mode
  • Luminair Remote for Apple Watch
Features
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Luminair is a professional-grade lighting control platform that gives lighting designers, filmmakers and TV professionals, musicians, artists and other enthusiasts advanced control over DMX-enabled lights, as well as "Smart" lights via Apple HomeKit. Control any light... Luminair's Fixture Cloud library contains over 30,000 fixture profiles. Luminair 4 adds a wide range of user-requested features like multi-universe support, RDM support, user interface improvements, Universal Search, support for Apple HomeKit, and so much more. Move beyond the lighting console! Join us and see why Luminair has been setting the standard for mobile lighting control since 2008! Access all iPadOS, iOS, and macOS versions under a single subscription plan. Try it FREE for 2 weeks, with all features unlocked, and no obligation. See offer details below. Highlights: - 1 to 4 DMX Universes (512-2048 Channels, depending on Subscription level) - 1 Art-Net DMX Input Universe for creating Snapshot scene recordings from another lighting console - RDM Support over Art-Net - Works with any Art-Net or sACN E1.31 compliant DMX interface - Transmits Art-Net, sACN E1.31, and/or and KiNET over built-in Wi-Fi hardware - Supports DMX over Bluetooth with LumenRadio BLE CRMX devices, MoonLite and TimoTwo - Supports wired ethernet with 3rd-party adapters - Advanced document viewer allows you to save projects in iCloud, 3rd-party services like Creative Cloud and Dropbox, plus external disks and flash drives - LTP faders with fully-configurable scene parameters - DMX FX Engine with a Movement generator, Oscillator, Color Looping, Random Color/Intensity and more - Palette/preset based movement system allows you to control and edit movements of multiple moving lights together in unison - Sequences allow you to play back scenes with customized fade and hold times - Sound Active mode allows for music controlled light shows using the built-in microphone, or external sound sources - Innovative tap-to-bump gesture allows you to quickly bump the levels of a scene while holding it's button, releasing those levels when let go - Supports simultaneous control of DMX and HomeKit lights in the same project - Touch ID powered Lockdown mode allows you to lock specific parts of the Luminair user interface - Includes Luminair Remote for Apple Watch (on iPhone devices) - Supports various external control methods as MIDI, MIDI over Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi, Geofences, OSC Input - Additional support for 4 Universes, Scheduling, DMX Input Triggers, iBeacons, MSC, MTC, and HomeKit Button Triggers available with Luminair Pro Subscription - 64-bit app with a scalable UI that uses the latest Apple technologies like iCloud, Core Animation, Core MIDI and more Please visit us at https://luminair.app for full details. IMPORTANT: Luminair requires external DMX or HomeKit hardware to control lights, but can also be used in an "offline" mode for building projects and as a learning tool. Access Luminair Standard or Luminair Pro with monthly or annual subscriptions. You will be automatically billed through Apple every 30 days for monthly subscriptions or every 365 days for yearly subscriptions until you cancel your subscription. The first billing will occur after the one-time free trial period of 2 weeks. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your subscription can be managed and the auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the App Store Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: https://luminair.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://luminair.app/terms

About

Epson Projector Config Tool

Configure and manage projector settings wirelessly using NFC technology. Read operational data and error logs even when devices are powered off. Streamline installation of multiple projectors with batch configuration and CSV export.

Highlights
  • NFC read/write for projector settings
  • Password-protected NFC writing
  • Batch configuration for multiple projectors
  • CSV export/import for settings
  • Read operation time and error logs
  • Projector management features
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Epson Projector Config Tool is an app that allows you to change projector settings and check status using NFC wireless communications technology. By simply holding an NFC-compatible iPhone over the NFC mark on the projector, you can change the projectorʼs settings even when the projector is off. This allows you to make the network and projection settings for multiple projectors efficiently before installation. For the workflow and details on how to use the app, see “Epson Projector Kitting Site”. https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/top.html [Main Features] 1) Read/write function via NFC tag You can read or write projector setting information simply by holding the iPhone® running this app over the NFC tag. NFC writing can be secured by setting password so that only the device administrator can change the settings. 2) Change settings in a batch using CSV files, even for large-scale kitting operations You can edit a CSV file downloaded from "Epson Projector Kitting Site" to create settings for up to 1,000 projectors per file. You can change the settings simply by holding your iPhone over the NFC tags on each projector. By preparing the CSV file in advance, you can significantly reduce the effort required for on-site setup. 3) Check the projector's status (Wireless Monitor feature) By selecting a projector registered in advance using an NFC tag, you can easily check its operating status even outdoors without a network connection or when the projector's control panel is difficult to see. You can also preview the projected image on your iPhone, even when no image is being projected. This feature is supported only on specific models. Check the website below for the supported projectors. https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/supplement/JA/wireless_monitor_support.html [Projectors that support the app] Epson projectors that support the NFC function For details, see "Epson Projector Kitting Site". https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/apps/config_tool/top.html [App permissions] The app requires the following permissions for specific features. 【Required】 Local Network - Connect to the projector by using the Wireless Monitor function. The screenshot is an example and may differ from actual specifications.

Screenshots

Luminair4 screens
Epson Projector Config Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Luminair at 4.6 against Epson Projector Config Tool's 3.0. Luminair also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). Epson Projector Config Tool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price and ads 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. Luminair sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Epson Projector Config Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luminair holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luminair has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luminair ships an update fortnightly, Epson Projector Config Tool every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Luminair versus Epson Projector Config Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuminairEpson Projector Config Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynthe FX, LLCSeiko Epson Corporation

Customer experience

Luminair

All ratings1,172 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral9.6%
Negative54.3%

Epson Projector Config Tool

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Luminair

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scenes not loading properly
  • Ethernet connectivity problems
  • Unexpected settings changes during use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow one-time purchase option
  • Improve fixture profile management
  • Add more advanced effects and animation
  • Enhance multi-device/project workflow

Epson Projector Config Tool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Luminair

Subscriptions4
  • Luminair Standard Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Luminair Pro Monthly14 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Luminair Standard Yearly14 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Luminair Pro Yearly14 Days trial$199.991 Year
None

Epson Projector Config Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luminair free?
Luminair is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Epson Projector Config Tool free?
Epson Projector Config Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Luminair or Epson Projector Config Tool?
Luminair is rated higher. Luminair averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Epson Projector Config Tool averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Luminair or Epson Projector Config Tool have ads?
Neither Luminair nor Epson Projector Config Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Luminair or Epson Projector Config Tool?
Luminair ships an update fortnightly, and Epson Projector Config Tool every 6 months. Most recently, Luminair was updated on October 21, 2026 and Epson Projector Config Tool on October 23, 2026.

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