# Controller for HomeKit vs Air2AirTV

The clearest difference is rating: Air2AirTV at 5.0 against Controller for HomeKit's 4.1. Controller for HomeKit's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Controller for HomeKit sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Air2AirTV sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Air2AirTV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Controller for HomeKit has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Controller for HomeKit ships an update every 2 weeks, Air2AirTV every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Controller for HomeKit | Air2AirTV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air2airtv/id1248751851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 28.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 219 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [acasa Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/974663980) | [SLEEPING DOG PRODUCTIONS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466635412) |

## What reviewers say

### Controller for HomeKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controller-for-homekit/id1198176727)

Enhance your smart home experience with advanced control and automation. Visualize your home with floor plans, track device performance with charts, and create complex automations tailored to your needs. Organize devices, store setup codes, and monitor your entire smart home ecosystem.

**Highlights:** Floor plan visualization with LiDAR, Device performance charts, Complex automations and workflows, Custom notifications, Smart folders and filters, Setup code storage, Device maintenance and logs

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Controller Essentials | $4.99 | per month |
| Essentials Lifetime - Plus Addon | $4.99 | per month |
| Controller Plus | $8.99 | per month |
| Essentials Lifetime - Plus Addon | $39.99 | per year |
| Controller Essentials | $39.99 | per year |
| Controller Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Controller Plus Lifetime | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful automation features
- 📚 Helpful backup and restore functionality
- 🔍 Detailed logging and troubleshooting
- 🧠 Advanced HomeKit control and customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crash-prone
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI

**Reported bugs**

- Backup and restore issues
- Disappearing automations and accessories
- Compatibility problems with iOS 16.2
- Slow performance and unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Improved documentation and tutorials
- Better integration with Apple Home app
- Support for more HomeKit device types
- Ability to customize automation triggers


### Air2AirTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air2airtv/id1248751851)

Stream documentaries, movies, TV series, and aerial videography focused on all aspects of aviation. Explore airplane profiles, pilot interviews, and historical aviation content. Offers unlimited access to a vast library of aviation-themed videos on all devices.

**Highlights:** Aviation documentaries and movies, TV programs and series, Aerial videography, Pilot interviews and biographies, Airplane profiles, Historical aviation content, Unlimited access on all devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bravo Level Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Controller for HomeKit free?

Controller for HomeKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Air2AirTV free?

Air2AirTV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Controller for HomeKit or Air2AirTV?

Air2AirTV is rated higher. Controller for HomeKit averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Air2AirTV averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Controller for HomeKit or Air2AirTV have ads?

Neither Controller for HomeKit nor Air2AirTV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Controller for HomeKit or Air2AirTV?

Controller for HomeKit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Air2AirTV every 5 weeks. Most recently, Controller for HomeKit was updated on October 29, 2026 and Air2AirTV on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*