Comparison

Jector vs Blackout Next (Legacy)

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

Head to head
About

Jector

This cloud storage solution is designed for creators, offering secure storage and sharing for large files like videos, documents, and music. It allows users to preview various file types, manage files remotely, and collaborate through comments.

Highlights
  • Secure cloud storage for large files
  • File preview for various formats
  • Password-protected sharing with expiration dates
  • Remote file management
  • File commenting and collaboration
  • Enterprise-level security features
Features
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Jector is the cloud storage for creators. It is a place for sharing and storing heavy videos, many documents, graphic works, music and any kinds of files with enterprise-leveled security. With Jector iOS app, you can check, share and comment on files wherever you are. - Reproduce videos including XAVC with automatic deinterlace - PSD, AI, INDD, TXT, DOC, XLS, MP3. WAV and more files can be previewed - Share files with password and expiration date - Write comments on any files - Upload, download, move and rename files and create new folder - Protect your files with 2-Step Verification, IP restriction, Passcode Lock and more - Use App extension and share URL and file To use this app, you need to have your Jector account.

About

Blackout Next (Legacy)

This professional lighting console app offers an intuitive interface for controlling DMX, Art-Net, and sACN lighting systems. It features a vast cloud fixture database, custom fixture creation, and a robust multi-cuelist platform for organizing lighting looks.

Highlights
  • Cloud Fixture Database
  • Custom Fixture Creation
  • Intuitive Fixture Controls
  • Multi-Cuelist Platform
  • Dynamic Effects Engine
  • MIDI Support
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Blackout is a revolutionary professional Art-Net/sACN DMX Lighting Console app for the iPad. Redefine your lighting with our incredibly intuitive interface and powerful effects engine. Features: - Cloud Fixture Database: Access over 44,000 fixture profiles licensed from Carallon, the leader in fixture profile services. - Create Custom Fixtures: Utilize our Fixture Creation Wizard to design your own profiles, perfectly matching your specific lighting needs. - Fixture Patching Made Simple: Effortlessly categorize and label LED fixtures with a streamlined Patch interface, ideal for batch management. - Intuitive Fixture Controls: Adjust parameters with ease in Fixture Controls and experience our NEW multi-dimensional color picker. - Robust Multi-Cuelist Platform: Organize and save lighting looks within Sequences, complete with customizable fade times, delays, and links. - Presets for Quick Access: Save and recall fixture parameters instantly, streamlining batch changes across multiple fixtures through our Favorites. - Dynamic Effects Engine: Explore limitless creative possibilities with our advanced Effects Engine, featuring intensity chases, color loops, and more. - Macro Functionality: Simplify complex lighting tasks into single-button actions for maximum efficiency. - Enhanced Data Visibility: Experience our reworked UI with new view states for displaying data in various formats, aiding quicker analysis and decision-making. - Advanced MIDI Support (Input & Output): Gain tactile control over your lighting with MIDI compatibility, suitable for both wired and wireless controllers.

Screenshots

Jector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackout Next (Legacy) at 100% against Jector's 25%. Blackout Next (Legacy) also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Jector's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Blackout Next (Legacy) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jector asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jector ships an update monthly, Blackout Next (Legacy) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jector versus Blackout Next (Legacy): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJectorBlackout Next (Legacy)
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB359 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNekojarashi Inc.Blackout Lighting Console Inc.

Customer experience

Jector

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Blackout Next (Legacy)

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Jector

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Blackout Next (Legacy)

One-time1
  • Basic Plan$799.99

Questions

Is Jector free?
Jector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blackout Next (Legacy) free?
Blackout Next (Legacy) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jector or Blackout Next (Legacy) have ads?
Neither Jector nor Blackout Next (Legacy) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jector or Blackout Next (Legacy)?
Jector ships an update monthly, and Blackout Next (Legacy) fortnightly. Most recently, Jector was updated on October 7, 2026 and Blackout Next (Legacy) on October 16, 2026.

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