i vs Grandshow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
i
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i-CTL is a splicing visual display and control solution developed by Guangdong AVCiT Technology Holding Co., Ltd. i-CTL has all basic intuitive & visualized functions, includes but not limited to real time content preview, virtual video wall layout, instantaneously drag/drop/zoom, grounding map, preset recalling, RTSP decoding, audio de-embedding, volume control, favourite folder, scheduled playing, and so on. It provide pixel perfect image over your existing network infrasture, with simplified cabling, and reduced IT infrastructure costs.
Grandshow
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Grandshow软件是一款对LED屏幕进行媒体播控管理的播控软件。该软件可通过局域网，对CS系列服务器（CS4K、CS4K Pro、CS20-8K、CS20-8K Pro、CS16K等）进行素材新增、场景切换、音量调节、亮度调整、属性设置等可视化操作。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: i at 9.0 against Grandshow's 11.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
i ships an update every 2 months, Grandshow every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | i | Grandshow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guangdong AVCiT Technology Holding Co.,Ltd. | 卡莱特云科技股份有限公司 |
In-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
Grandshow
No in-app purchases
