Comparison

Matrix controller vs GWN

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Extended matrix control
  • HDbitT technology support
  • 1080p@60Hz resolution
  • Point-to-point connection
  • Up to 120 meters distance
Features
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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.

About

GWN

Remotely monitor and manage your network devices from anywhere. Configure settings, track device status, and receive alerts for any issues. Easily add new devices using your phone's camera.

Highlights
  • Remote device management
  • Network status monitoring
  • Alert notifications
  • Device addition via camera scan
  • Debug tools
  • Network configuration
Features
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GWN App Features 1. Manage the network-based devices, anytime, anywhere 2. Monitor network/device/client status in different time periods 3. Notify alert information once alert event occurs 4. Add device to the network via phone camera scanning or manually fill in device MAC and its corresponding password 5. Monitor device details including usage and other information 6. Support debug tools for problem-tracking 7. Configure your network as well as devices according to your needs Full Description Manage the network-based devices at anytime from anywhere using iOS phone with the GWN app. This free app links seamlessly with devices registered in GWN.Cloud or GWN Manager, and allows users to conveniently monitor and manage the network established by GWN devices. The GWN app extends web features to iOS phone to allow you to manage the network and be productive while on-the-go: monitor network/device/client status in different time periods, notify alert information once alert event occurs, add device to the network via phone camera scanning or manually fill in device MAC and its corresponding password, monitor device details including usage and other information, support debug tools for problem-tracking, configure your network as well as devices according to your needs, and much more. There is no purchase necessary to manage the network-based devices with the GWN app.

Screenshots

Matrix controller3 screens
GWN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GWN at 56% 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Matrix controller ships an update every 6 weeks, GWN every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Matrix controller versus GWN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatrix controllerGWN
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Lenkeng Technology Co., Ltd.Grandstream

Customer experience

Matrix controller

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

GWN

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

Matrix controller

No in-app purchases

None

GWN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matrix controller free?
Matrix controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GWN free?
GWN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Matrix controller or GWN have ads?
Neither Matrix controller nor GWN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Matrix controller or GWN?
Matrix controller ships an update every 6 weeks, and GWN every 3 months. Most recently, Matrix controller was updated on September 17, 2026 and GWN on September 29, 2026.

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