ATEN VM Control vs XTEN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ATEN VM Control
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The ATEN Video Matrix Control App provides intuitive operation with direct access to manage ATEN Modular Matrix and Video Matrix Switches via a mobile device, making AV matrix control even easier than before. Features include: - Simple Login: Auto search for devices and tap any Video Matrix to log in. - Easy Profile Change: Flick between multiple layouts as well as apply a new profile via visualized Profile ID. - Instant Source Switching: Switch input sources on-the-go via graphical layout preview. - Audio Control: Turn on/off or embed/de-embed audio with ease. - Firmware Update Reminder: Keeps you posted about the latest updates. Introduction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s2ukJxhxd8&feature=youtu.be * The supported features differ by models.
XTEN
This application streamlines audio-visual project workflows, integrating design, documentation, project management, and service operations. It leverages AI for task automation and information access, supporting the entire AV project lifecycle from anywhere.
- AV design and documentation
- Proposal generation
- Project management and team collaboration
- Task tracking and field updates
- Service request management
- AI-powered assistance
- Voice and chat automation
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XTEN-AV brings AV design, documentation, project management, service operations, and AI-powered automation together in one mobile app. Manage your projects, your team, and your work, from anywhere. Built for AV integrators, consultants, designers, project managers, and service teams, XTEN-AV covers the entire AV workflow in a single platform. Powered by XAVIA, the AV industry's first AI Agent, you can access information, automate tasks, and move faster, through simple voice or chat. Key Features • AV Design & Documentation • Proposal Generation & Project Documentation • Project Management & Team Collaboration • Task Tracking & Field Updates • Service Requests & Work Order Management • AI-Powered Assistance with XAVIA • Voice & Chat-Based Workflow Automation • Analytics, Reporting & Project Insights From design and deployment to service and support, XTEN-AV is the one app for every stage of your AV project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: XTEN at every 2 weeks against ATEN VM Control's every 6 months. ATEN VM Control's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
ATEN VM Control ships an update every 6 months, XTEN every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ATEN VM Control | XTEN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. | XTEN-AV LLC |
In-app purchases
ATEN VM Control
No in-app purchases
XTEN
No in-app purchases
