Kernel vs Microaxs Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kernel
This AI-powered app helps you discover, organize, and share movies and TV shows. Describe a title to find it, get recommendations directly from friends, and track upcoming releases. It also shows you where to stream content across various services.
- AI-powered search by description
- Direct friend recommendations
- Create movie/TV show playlists
- Automatic release tracking and notifications
- Streaming service availability
- Widgets and Apple Watch support
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Kernel is the movie and TV show tracker that counts down to every release and tells you where to watch it. Add what you want to see to your watchlist, get a countdown and a reminder on release day, find out where it's streaming in your country, and rate it once you've seen it. Can't remember the title? Describe it and Kernel AI finds it. RELEASE COUNTDOWNS Add upcoming movies and shows and Kernel counts down the days on your Home Screen, Lock Screen and Apple Watch, then reminds you when they're out. WHERE TO WATCH See whether a movie or show is streaming, for rent or to buy on Netflix, Apple TV, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max and more, for the country you're in. TOP 10 ON EVERY SERVICE What's most popular right now on Netflix, Apple TV, Disney+, Prime Video and HBO Max. KERNEL AI MOVIE FINDER Forgot the name? Describe the plot, a scene or an actor and Kernel AI finds the movie or show. RATE IT Half-star ratings for movies, shows and every episode, plus the Kernel Rating from everyone else. WATCHLIST AND PLAYLISTS Seen, Upcoming and a playlist for every mood, synced with iCloud. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Send a movie, show or episode. The link opens straight in Kernel and shows a rich preview in Messages. WIDGETS AND APPLE WATCH Countdown, Up Next and Kernel AI widgets, a Control Center button, and an Apple Watch app with complications. ON EVERY SCREEN iPhone, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro, and made for iPhone Duo. Kernel is a tracker and a guide. It doesn't play movies itself; it shows you where you can watch them. Available in English and Spanish. KERNEL PREMIUM Kernel AI includes free searches every month. Kernel Premium unlocks unlimited Kernel AI searches and opens any title in its streaming app with one tap. Kernel Premium is a weekly, monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. It renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://kernelmovieapp.com/privacy-policy.html Movie and show information, posters and artwork belong to their respective owners. Studio logos and other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Microaxs Control
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This app gives you the complete control of your building automation system based on KNX protocol directly from your device. Compatible with the most popular protocols of Home & Building Automation, both standard, as KNX, Modbus, BacNet, MQTT and ZWave, or owners such as Vimar By-Me, My Home Bticino and others. The system allows integration with specific equipments on security, audio / video, thermoregulation and the management of special plants. The unique features are based on the ability to incorporate different protocols simultaneously in the same plant. It allows you to create different users, each one having its own access and level provided, with personal password and fully customized interface. It facilitates a high level of graphic customization on icons, colors, menus, pictures and wallpapers, satisfying even the most demanding customer. The user interface let you an easy and fast access to all the functions of your building, lightning control, HVAC, irrigation, audio/video systems and much more. Applications - Residential - Commercial Buildings - Industrial Buildings Functionality - Lights (On / Off, dimmer, DALI, RGB) - Shutters and blinds - Heating and cooling - Energy management - Scenes / Rec scenes - Notifications - Audio/Video Systems - Access control Systems - Security Systems - Smart IP Cameras (H264 supported - up to 4K resolution) - Irrigation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microaxs Control at none against Kernel's 3. Microaxs Control also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Kernel's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price and ads 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. Kernel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Microaxs Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kernel ships an update every 2 weeks, Microaxs Control daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kernel | Microaxs Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (227 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 227 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 231 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikias Molina | ilevia |
Bugs and requests
Kernel
Reported bugs
3 issues- Apple Watch app doesn't work, shows blank screen
- Release dates are sometimes inaccurate
- Can't remove movies from 'Upcoming' playlist after release
Requested features
6 requests- Add ability to rate movies and shows
- Implement a 'mark all as seen' feature for TV shows
- Allow sorting playlists manually
- Add support for more streaming services
- Integrate Rotten Tomatoes ratings
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- Develop an iPad version of the app
Microaxs Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Kernel
- Weekly$0.997 Days
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$15.991 Year
Microaxs Control
No in-app purchases









