AIRSTEP vs Donner Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AIRSTEP
This app allows wireless control and customization of a specific hardware device via Bluetooth. Users can program MIDI, HID, and footswitch messages, save unlimited presets, and access a library of pre-made settings for various software.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Wireless parameter editing
- Unlimited preset saving
- Full MIDI message programming
- HID message programming
- Footswitch message programming
- Massive built-in presets
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AIRSTEP APP仅支持完整版AIRSTEP/AIRSTEP Lite/AIRSTEP Combo。 基本功能： - 蓝牙连接，无线操控新体验。 - 自由定义，专业舞台最优选。 - 无限保存，任意编辑不受限。 - 海量预设，轻松上手零负担。 1. 蓝牙连接 APP通过蓝牙连接AIRSTEP硬件端，可无线编辑参数、切换预设。 2. 自由定义 APP内可自由定义AIRSTEP硬件端发送消息的所有参数，包括全功能MIDI消息、HID消息、Footswitch消息，同时支持自由选择输出接口。 3. 无限保存 APP内可无上限任意保存预设，并可一键传输到AIRSTEP硬件端。 4.海量预设 APP内置了大量常用软件的预设信息并将持续更新。 The AIRSTEP app is for editing the XSONIC® AIRSTEP smart multi controller. The intuitive way to program your AIRSTEP and enjoy the unlimited possibilities! AIRSTEP App only supports regular AIRSTEP/AIRSTEP Lite/AIRSTEP Combo. Features: - Bluetooth connection, wireless edit the AIRSTEP Hardware. - Unlimited presets saving. - Fully programmable. - Massive presets 1.Bluetooth connection The APP connects to the AIRSTEP hardware via Bluetooth, to wireless edit parameters and switch presets. 2.Fully programmable All parameters of AIRSTEP hardware can be programmed in the APP, including full function MIDI messages, HID messages, and Footswitch messages. It also supports free selection of output interfaces. 3. Unlimited presets saving The APP can save presets without any upper limit, and the presets can be transferred to the AIRSTEP hardware side with one click. 4.Build-in presets To make everything easy, AIRSTEP APP has a large number of built-in presets, and we will keep updating!
Donner Connect
Personalize and control compatible Donner devices directly from your phone. Unlock advanced features like custom equalizers and game modes for an enhanced audio experience. Connect multiple devices for amplified stereo sound.
- Device customization
- Personalization options
- Connect multiple devices
- Stereo sound amplification
- Custom equalizer
- Game mode
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App features: 1. Customization and personalization: Let users personalize and control their devices directly from the app. 2. Total control: Connect to one or multiple compatible Donner devices to amplify sound for stereo. 3. Get the most out of your devices: Unlock more functional features for your devices, for example, custom equalizer, game mode, etc. * Note * The Donner Control app currently only supports the following Donner devices: Dobuds One, TV Soundbar 3.0
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Donner Connect at 3.4 against AIRSTEP's 3.1. Donner Connect also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 29%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Donner Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of AIRSTEP's written reviews are positive against 50% of Donner Connect's.
AIRSTEP ships an update every 2 months, Donner Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AIRSTEP | Donner Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (11 ratings) | 3.4 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | XSONIC Inc. | Donner LLC |
Customer experience
AIRSTEP
Donner Connect
In-app purchases
AIRSTEP
No in-app purchases
Donner Connect
No in-app purchases
