Comparison

BronControl vs Blackout Next

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

Head to head
About

BronControl

This app allows users to remotely control various broncolor lighting devices, including Siros, Scoro, and LED F160 models. It offers features for grouping devices, synchronizing flashes, and creating masks for image editing. The app supports both private and enterprise network configurations for flexible equipment management.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Siros, Scoro, LED F160
  • Device grouping and synchronization
  • Private and Enterprise network modes
  • FreeMask function for image cropping
  • Individual control of lighting functions
Features
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The bronControl app enables you to conveniently control several broncolor Siros WiFi, Scoro WiFi and LED F160 devices. All the basic functions of broncolor’s Siros, Siros L, LED F160 and most functions of Scoro can be operated using the free bronControl app. By using the Private mode or the Enterprise mode, equipment that is difficult to access, or far away, can be conveniently and easily set and controlled. In Private mode, the Siros S, Siros L, Scoro and LED F160 can actually set up their own network. In that configuration, the LEDF160 accepts a maximum of four clients. The application controls the functions with clarity and full individual control, e.g. several units can be united into groups, and flash sequences synchronised. In order to reduce the already short charging and waiting times even further, several devices can be alternately triggered. The FreeMask function makes it possible to establish perfect masks for cropping motifs in a simple and fast way. To operate the upgraded version of the bronControl App, the newest Firmware version is required: - Siros 400 / 800: 11 - Siros 400 S / 800 S: 11 - Siros 400 L / 800 L: 6 - LEDF160 : LD 1.5 / UI 1.5 - Scoro : 13 Upgrade software can be downloaded from the broncolor website: https://broncolor.swiss/software

About

Blackout Next

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

BronControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackout Next at 100% against BronControl's 31%. Blackout Next also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). BronControl's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). 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. Blackout Next sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BronControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blackout Next holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackout Next has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of BronControl's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blackout Next's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BronControl ships an update every 6 weeks, Blackout Next fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
BronControl versus Blackout Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBronControlBlackout Next
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings421 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB398 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBron Elektronik AGBlackout Lighting Console LLC

Customer experience

BronControl

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative62.5%

Blackout Next

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

In-app purchases

None

BronControl

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Blackout Next

One-time1
  • Basic Plan$799.99

Questions

Is BronControl free?
BronControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blackout Next free?
Blackout Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BronControl or Blackout Next?
Blackout Next is rated higher. BronControl averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Blackout Next averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.
Do BronControl or Blackout Next have ads?
Neither BronControl nor Blackout Next shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BronControl or Blackout Next?
BronControl ships an update every 6 weeks, and Blackout Next fortnightly. Most recently, BronControl was updated on October 2, 2026 and Blackout Next on October 1, 2026.

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