ClearNode vs AVA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClearNode
This app provides remote control and management for ClearNode devices, enabling users to configure settings, connect to nodes, and control integrated radio functions. It also allows for audio stream playback and monitoring of multiple devices.
- Configure AllStar, Echolink, and DMR credentials
- Control radio parameters (frequency, CTCSS, volume)
- Connect/disconnect from remote nodes
- Catalog and search active node lists
- Monitor and control multiple devices
- Play delayed audio streams
- Power down or reboot device
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The ClearNode App allows you to: - Set up your ClearNode with your AllStar, Echolink and DMR credentials and settings - Configure important parameters for Asterisk and USB Audio - Connect and disconnect your ClearNode device from remote nodes and servers - Keep a catalog of the nodes you have connected to - Search the AllStar, Echolink and DMR active node lists - Control the integrated radio: Tx/Rx frequency, CTCSS codes, Squelch, Volume, Emphasis, High Pass and Low Pass, bandwidth - Power down or reboot your ClearNode Device - Play a delayed stream (~20 sec) of the audio traffic on your ClearNode (Tx and Rx), also play the stream to your public Broadcastify account - The ClearNode App detects and displays your ClearNode's current IP Addresses - If you have multiple ClearNode devices you can monitor and control them all from a single ClearNode Mobile App This application is a support/remote control utility for ClearNode devices built by Gerry Filby/W6WNG.
AVA
This app enhances your connected home experience by allowing control of lighting, media, and climate. It offers a modern interface for ease of use and requires an AVA OS system to function. Designed for both homeowners and professional installers, it provides a premium experience across all devices.
- Control lighting
- Manage media playback
- Adjust climate settings
- Modern, clear interface
- Premium experience
- Requires AVA OS system
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The AVA App is the companion to AVA OS 2.0, bringing the connected home experience to iPhone and iPad. Control lighting, media, climate, and more through a crisp, modern interface designed for clarity and ease of use. Requires an AVA OS system. Built for both homeowners and pro installers, the AVA App delivers a consistent, premium experience across every screen in your home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ClearNode at 4.8 against AVA's 4.5. ClearNode also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). AVA's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.
ClearNode holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearNode has 32 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
ClearNode ships an update every 2 weeks, AVA every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClearNode | AVA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (32 ratings) — better | 4.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gerry Filby | AVA Innovations AG |
Customer experience
ClearNode
AVA
In-app purchases
ClearNode
No in-app purchases
AVA
No in-app purchases
