Ghost Arcade
8.4#1 in projection mapping software$1.99 one-timeFree planiOSWebAPILinux
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What both publish
| Fact | Ghost Arcade | LightMap |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Official pages list Ableton Link, Syphon, Spout, NDI, WLED, Art-Net, sACN, DMX input and PJLink projector control. | The maker lists PJLink, Art-Net, sACN, OSC, TCP, and UDP interfaces or protocols. |
| Privacy | The iPhone and iPad app listing on the maker’s site states that no data is collected. | The privacy policy identifies Jan Hölscher – media & studio systems in Lengerich, Germany, as the website’s data controller. |
| Product | Ghost Arcade is projection mapping and VJ software for loading visual layers, applying effects, mapping them onto surfaces, and performing live. | LightMap describes itself as a real-time media engine for stage, theater, and events. |
| Support | The site links to a community forum, contact page, and Ko-fi support, and describes its open-source guide as usually replying instantly. | The homepage says customers can get in touch with the maker if they have questions. |
Ghost Arcade plans
- Desktop app (Ghost Arcade 2.0.16 and legacy 1.9)Free
- Ghost Arcade desktopFree
- Ghost Arcade iPhone/iPad$1.99, paid once
- iPhone and iPad app$1.99, paid once
LightMap plans
- LightMap Core€1,286, paid once
- LightMap Speech€1,286, paid once
- LightMap Server€1,986, paid once
Pick Ghost Arcade if…
Ghost Arcade suits VJs and projection artists who need surface mapping, show rehearsal tools, and live visual controls. Its iPhone and iPad app may also suit performers seeking mobile clip launching and touch effects.
Pick LightMap if…
LightMap may suit teams building projection scenes for venues, signage, architecture, or VJ projects. Its multi-output and synchronization features also address large fixed installations.