EchoAccess vs iHog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EchoAccess
Control and configure ETC Unison Echo lighting systems remotely from your iOS device. Adjust lighting levels, manage zones, and save presets. Secure your system with multiple passwords.
- Remote lighting control
- Zone and space management
- Preset recording and activation
- System configuration
- Multiple password security
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EchoAccess provides remote control and configuration of ETC Unison Echo® lighting-control systems from any iOS device. Once connected, you are able to set lighting levels, combine spaces, and control zones directly, as well as record, activate and deactivate presets for connected Echo stations and sensors. For added security, you can assign varying levels of system access and functionality with multiple system passwords. Please note: In addition to downloading the EchoAccess mobile app, you must have at least one Access BT Interface or Expansion Bridge within your Echo control system for complete remote configuration and control.
iHog
This app transforms your device into a wireless remote for Hog 4 lighting consoles. It offers real-time control over theatrical lighting systems, allowing users to manage cues, palettes, and programmer functions from anywhere in a venue.
- Complete front panel control with LED feedback
- Rapid group and palette selection
- Live playback control
- Programmer management
- Per-show interface customization
- Real-time HogNet feedback
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Transform your device into a powerful wireless remote for Hog 4 consoles and Hog 4 PC. iHog gives lighting designers, programmers, and technicians instant control over theatrical lighting systems from anywhere in the venue. Professional Lighting Control at Your Fingertips Control your entire Hog 4 system wirelessly with real-time LED feedback. Perfect for theater productions, concerts, corporate events, and live entertainment professionals who need reliable remote access to their lighting console. Key Features: - Complete Front Panel Control - Access all Hog 4 front panel buttons with live LED status feedback - Rapid Group & Palette Selection - Quickly select fixtures and apply palettes without returning to the console - Playback Control - Go and release lists and scenes instantly during live shows - Programmer Management - Clear programmer, knockout selections, and manage your programming workflow - Per-Show Customization - Customize interface for each show file - Real-Time Feedback - See LED states update in real-time via HogNet Perfect For: - Lighting Designers programming from the stage - Technicians running shows remotely - Programmers needing quick palette access - Focus sessions requiring mobility Requirements: - HogNet connection required. Compatible with Hog 4 consoles and Hog 4 PC software. Take control of your lighting rig. Download iHog today. By using this app you agree to the End User License Agreement https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
EchoAccess and iHog both sit at 3.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of iHog's written reviews are positive against 0% of EchoAccess's. iHog also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). EchoAccess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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
iHog is free to download; EchoAccess costs $2.99 up front. iHog sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. EchoAccess asks for nothing beyond the download.
iHog holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of EchoAccess's written reviews are positive against 67% of iHog's.
EchoAccess ships an update every 5 months, iHog every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EchoAccess | iHog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (8 ratings) | 3.7 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #162 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. | CCT Plus LLC (Apps) |
Customer experience
EchoAccess
iHog
In-app purchases
EchoAccess
No in-app purchases
iHog
- Monthly Unlock$1.991 Month
- iHog Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly unlock7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Tip - Smiles$0.99
- Lowest price for features$0.99
- Tip - hearts$2.99
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- Mid price for Punt Page$2.99
- Tip - buy a coffee for Maegan$4.99
- High Price for features$4.99
- Tip - 10 for Maegan$9.99
- Max price for features$9.99
