Matrix controller vs ViplexHandy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Matrix controller
Control extended matrices with this application. It supports HDbitT technology for high-definition video and audio distribution up to 1080p@60Hz. Ideal for digital signage, control rooms, and entertainment centers.
- Extended matrix control
- HDbitT technology support
- 1080p@60Hz resolution
- Point-to-point connection
- Up to 120 meters distance
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This APP is used to control the extended matrix. This HDbitT HDMI Extender Matrix includes a transmitter unit(TX) and a receiver unit(RX). It allows for the distribution and switching of high definition video/audio signal by this product and off-the-shelf IGMP switch. It applied advanced HDbitT technology, the resolution supported is up to 1080p@60Hz full HD. It can also used in a point-to-point connection,the distance is up to 120 meters. It is widely applied in digital signage advertisement, control room, command centers, entertainment and exhibition center, safety monitoring system, etc.
ViplexHandy
Manage and control Taurus series multimedia players for LED displays. Design playlists, configure screens, and manage media files directly from your iOS device. This app offers comprehensive control for asynchronous full-color LED displays.
- Screen management
- Solution editing
- System settings
- Media library
- Quick screen configuration
- Real-time control
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ViPlex Handy, designed for the Taurus series products, is an application for the iOS platform. Launched by NovaStar, the Taurus series products are the second generation of multimedia players for small and medium-sized asynchronous full-color LED displays. This application supports functions like screen management, solution editing, system settings, and media library. Screen management: Allows you to manage the Taurus series products in the LAN and supports quick screen configuration, real-time control, playback management, cloud server binding and so on. Solution editing: Allows you to quickly design various playlists which will be sent to the Taurus series products for playback. System settings: Includes software language settings and help documentation. Media library: Allows you to browse the multimedia files on your mobile phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ViplexHandy at 12% against Matrix controller's 0%. Matrix controller's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Matrix controller | ViplexHandy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.4 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 11.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 212 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Lenkeng Technology Co., Ltd. | Xi'an NovaStar Tech Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Matrix controller
ViplexHandy
In-app purchases
Matrix controller
No in-app purchases
ViplexHandy
No in-app purchases
