# U vs AES Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: U at 12% against AES Pro's 0%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

U ships an update every 5 months, AES Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | U | AES Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-control/id1230920915/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | **12.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 82 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BFT SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/699617160) | [Sugar Rush Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/723565884) |

## What reviewers say

### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-control/id1230920915)

Control your home's automated gates and systems remotely via your smartphone or tablet. Open, close, or stop automations from anywhere with an internet connection, and even set up automatic opening as you approach.

**Highlights:** Remote open/close/stop of automation systems, Real-time status monitoring, Automatic opening via GPS proximity, Scenario creation for multiple automations, Easy user function sharing, Administrator control over user access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AES Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aes-pro/id1593624475)

Control your automated gate and access systems remotely via SMS commands. Program dial-out numbers, manage caller ID, and set keypad codes. Adjust settings like speaker and microphone volume, and easily add or delete access codes.

**Highlights:** SMS gate control, Program dial-out numbers, Manage caller ID, Set keypad codes, Adjust audio settings, Add/delete access codes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is U free?

U is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AES Pro free?

AES Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do U or AES Pro have ads?

Neither U nor AES Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, U or AES Pro?

U ships an update every 5 months, and AES Pro every 3 months. Most recently, U was updated on August 10, 2026 and AES Pro on September 10, 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.*