Comparison

MediaShair 2 vs Lampora

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

Head to head
About

MediaShair 2

This application allows you to stream movies, music, photos, and documents from a wireless media hub to multiple devices. It supports various file formats and offers file management capabilities, including copy, cut, delete, and rename operations.

Highlights
  • Stream movies, music, photos, documents
  • Supports DLNA media thumbnails
  • File management (copy, cut, delete, rename)
  • Photo slideshow with background music
  • Supports multiple audio, video, image, and document formats
  • Open files in third-party apps
  • Bulk file transfer
Features
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“MediaShair 2” is a software application for use with the IOGEAR MediaShair Wireless Media Hub • Supports iOS 7.0 and above • Streams movies, music, photos and documents from the MediaShair Hub to several devices including iPod, iPhone, iPad, laptops, etc. • Displays DLNA Media thumbnails for video, photo, music and documents Ÿ• Supports search function based on DLNA media Ÿ• Supports file list/thumbnail view with ID3, support sharing operation for photos, music and documents Ÿ• Supports copy/cut/delete/create/rename operation and supports local/Wi-Fi Storage data transmission between • Supports photo slideshow with background music playing Ÿ• Supports music artwork shows, repeat mode setting, time line drag operation • Supports network and device parameter configuration Ÿ• Supports audio formats: .mp3, .aac, .m4a, .wav, .aiff Ÿ• Supports video formats: .m4v, .mp4, .mov Ÿ• Supports image formats: .jpg, .tiff, .bmp, .gif(image) Ÿ• Supports document formats: .key, .numbers, .page, .xls, .xlsx, .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, .ppt, .pptx Ÿ• Supports NTFS, HFS+, and FAT32 formatted USB storage • Supports “Open With” feature; long press file names to open in compatible third-party apps • Supports wired and wireless network connection to enable Internet access for devices connected to MediaShair Hub’s Wi-Fi network • Supports use with compatible third-party video players to playback non-native video formats such as .avi, .mkv, etc. • Supports bulk file transfer- large numbers of files between attached storage devices • Supports VPN pass through for network connections • Supports photo slideshow with background music playing • Supports email and upload to Facebook function for documents and photos • Support uploading videos (recorded on your device) and photos from Camera Roll to attached USB or SD card storage

About

Lampora

Features
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Lampora AI is a next-generation intelligent lighting control platform designed for creators who want professional results without complex programming. Built for live shows, installations, events, studios, and immersive spaces, Lampora AI combines precise DMX and Art-Net control with an AI-first workflow that helps you move from idea to performance faster than ever. Instead of spending hours on repetitive setup, you can describe what you want in natural language and let the app assist with fixture organization, look creation, scene development, and sequence planning. At the heart of Lampora AI is a powerful AI assistant that understands lighting intent, not just technical commands. Tell it the mood, energy, tempo, or visual style you want, and it can help translate that into actionable lighting decisions. Whether you are building a cinematic ambient look, a high-impact concert moment, or a subtle architectural fade, Lampora AI guides you through creative options while keeping full manual control in your hands. AI suggestions are fast, contextual, and designed to reduce friction during both programming and live operation. Lampora AI is built for real production workflows. Manage fixtures efficiently, map outputs confidently, and organize your show into reusable scenes and dynamic sequences. Fine-tune timing, transitions, intensity, and structure with clarity. From small one-room setups to larger multi-universe environments, the app is designed to scale with your show while remaining intuitive on mobile. The interface keeps critical controls close, so you can make quick decisions under pressure and still maintain precision. The integrated AI Chat panel acts like a lighting co-programmer available whenever you need it. Ask for creative ideas, troubleshooting help, workflow shortcuts, or refinements to existing looks. Need a calmer transition? A stronger chorus impact? Better contrast across fixtures? Lampora AI can propose practical changes in real time. Voice-friendly interaction further accelerates operation in fast-paced environments, allowing hands-busy creators to keep focus on the stage while still accessing intelligent assistance. Core capabilities include: • AI-powered lighting guidance for scene and sequence creation • Natural language interaction for faster show programming • Fixture management and mapping tools optimized for production use • Scene building with reusable structure for consistent creative output • Sequence control for rhythmic, narrative, or reactive lighting design • Art-Net support for flexible network-based lighting workflows • Master-level control for safe and reliable global output adjustment • Mobile-first control experience built for both preparation and live playback Lampora AI is made for lighting designers, musicians, visual artists, technical directors, and venue teams who need both creativity and reliability. It helps beginners get professional-looking results quickly, while giving advanced users the speed and control they expect. Every feature is focused on one goal: letting you spend less time fighting setup and more time crafting unforgettable light. If you are looking for an iOS lighting app that combines intelligent assistance, practical control tools, and performance-ready workflow, Lampora AI gives you a smarter way to design, program, and run your show. Create faster. Adapt instantly. Perform with confidence.

Screenshots

MediaShair 23 screens
Lampora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lampora at fortnightly against MediaShair 2's every 6 weeks. MediaShair 2's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MediaShair 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Lampora fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MediaShair 2 versus Lampora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMediaShair 2Lampora
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIOGEAR, Inc.AHN WOON KI

In-app purchases

None

MediaShair 2

No in-app purchases

None

Lampora

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MediaShair 2 free?
MediaShair 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lampora free?
Lampora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MediaShair 2 or Lampora have ads?
Neither MediaShair 2 nor Lampora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MediaShair 2 or Lampora?
MediaShair 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lampora fortnightly. Most recently, MediaShair 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lampora on October 28, 2026.

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