Matrix controller vs UniFi Connect
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.
UniFi Connect
Manage and automate your organization's IT infrastructure, from lighting to EV chargers. Discover, configure, and monitor devices remotely, applying custom settings to groups with ease.
- Remote device discovery, adoption, configuration, and monitoring
- Automate IT solutions like lighting and EV chargers
- Apply custom settings to multiple devices simultaneously
- Enterprise-grade network management
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Build an enterprise-grade network that allows you to connect and automate your organization’s IT solutions - from conference room lighting to multimedia displays, EV chargers, and more! With UniFi Connect, you can: - Discover, adopt, configure, and monitor devices from anywhere. - Apply custom settings to multiple devices and groups with a single tap.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: UniFi Connect at 67% against Matrix controller's 0%. Matrix controller's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). 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.
Matrix controller ships an update every 6 weeks, UniFi Connect monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Matrix controller | UniFi Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Lenkeng Technology Co., Ltd. | Ubiquiti Inc. |
Customer experience
Matrix controller
UniFi Connect
In-app purchases
Matrix controller
No in-app purchases
UniFi Connect
No in-app purchases
