Comparison

Air Lift Performance 3 vs VE AWD Controller

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

Head to head
About

Air Lift Performance 3

Control your vehicle's air suspension system directly from your smartphone. Adjust ride height and air pressure on the go for the perfect look and feel. Update your system's software wirelessly for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • On-the-fly height and pressure adjustments
  • Save and switch between presets
  • Real-time display of system status
  • Wireless software updates via Bluetooth
  • Intuitive interface matching handheld controller
Features
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Air Lift Performance 3 is the app you need to live your #lifeonair. The perfect partner to Air Lift Performance’s 3H and 3P control systems, the 3 app is the mobile, handheld controller option you want for your life on air. Make height and air pressure adjustments on the fly, right from your phone, for the perfect look and ride every time. Features: -Interface matches handheld-controller, so it’s easy to switch between the two -Easy to set height and/or pressure presets -Single-tap and double-tap option for switching between presets -Quick, at-a-glance display of current height and/or pressure values -Horizontal orientation available at a turn of the wrist -Update manifold and controller software via Bluetooth connectivity -And much more! Have questions, problems, or feedback? Contact Air Lift’s Customer Service team at 1.800.248.0892, or on the web at airliftperformance.com/support/contact/.

About

VE AWD Controller

This utility app allows users to control the 4Motion all-wheel-drive system in compatible VAG vehicles. It requires specific hardware to function. More information is available via provided links.

Highlights
  • Control 4Motion AWD system
  • Compatible with VAG cars
  • Requires VE Haldex Controller hardware
  • Information available online
Features
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VE AWD Controller App can be used to control the 4Motion system of VAG cars. App only works with the VE Haldex Controller hardware. For more information about the VE Haldex Controller visit: https://www.facebook.com/haldexcontroller/ http://www.vdveer-engineering.nl

Screenshots

Air Lift Performance 33 screens
VE AWD Controller3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VE AWD Controller at 4.0 against Air Lift Performance 3's 3.6. Air Lift Performance 3's advantage is ratings volume (91 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VE AWD Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Lift Performance 3 has 91 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Air Lift Performance 3 ships an update every 6 months, VE AWD Controller every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Air Lift Performance 3 versus VE AWD Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir Lift Performance 3VE AWD Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (91 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAir Lift CompanyJeroen vd Veer

Customer experience

Air Lift Performance 3

All ratings87 ratings
Positive59.8%
Neutral16.1%
Negative24.1%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive36.5%
Neutral24.3%
Negative39.2%

VE AWD Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Air Lift Performance 3

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Bluetooth connection issues
  • App crashes on older iPhones
  • Firmware update problems
  • App not discovering system
  • Inaccurate height sensor readings
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  • Unit firmware incompatible with app
  • Buttons not working when connected
  • App not opening/crashing on launch

Requested features

8 requests
  • Apple CarPlay integration
  • Apple Watch app
  • iPhone widget
  • Auto-pairing feature
  • Siri access/shortcuts
Show 3 more
  • Show mode toggle in app
  • Support for newer iPhones (X, XS, XS Max)
  • Ability to use app outside car

VE AWD Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Air Lift Performance 3

No in-app purchases

None

VE AWD Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Air Lift Performance 3 free?
Air Lift Performance 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VE AWD Controller free?
VE AWD Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Air Lift Performance 3 or VE AWD Controller?
VE AWD Controller is rated higher. Air Lift Performance 3 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while VE AWD Controller averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Air Lift Performance 3 or VE AWD Controller have ads?
Neither Air Lift Performance 3 nor VE AWD Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Air Lift Performance 3 or VE AWD Controller?
Air Lift Performance 3 ships an update every 6 months, and VE AWD Controller every 8 months. Most recently, Air Lift Performance 3 was updated on November 3, 2026 and VE AWD Controller on November 2, 2026.

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