Comparison

Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa vs Voice Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa

Discover a comprehensive collection of voice commands and questions for your Echo Dot and other Alexa-enabled devices. Learn to interact with Alexa for music, smart home control, lists, and more. Includes setup guides and troubleshooting tips.

Highlights
  • Extensive voice command library
  • Categorized commands
  • Alexa interaction instructions
  • Echo Dot user guide
  • Setup and troubleshooting tips
  • Smart home control commands
  • Media and list management commands
Features
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Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa puts more than 2,000 voice commands and a complete Echo setup guide in one tidy app. Find the right phrase in seconds, discover what your Echo can really do, and fix problems without digging through forums. NOW IN 7 LANGUAGES Commands and guides in English, Español, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Português (Brasil) and 日本語. Each one is written the way Alexa understands it in that language, not translated word for word. The app follows your iPhone language, or pick one for this app in iOS Settings. 2,000+ VOICE COMMANDS IN 50 CATEGORIES • Music, radio, podcasts and audiobooks • Smart home: lights, plugs, thermostats, locks and cameras • Timers, alarms, reminders, calendar, to-do and shopping lists • Calls, messages, Drop In and announcements • Weather, news, traffic, sports, math and translation • Alexa+ and AI commands, routines and skills • Kids and family, cooking, sleep, health, pets, travel and car • Games, jokes, Easter eggs and fun questions • Every command has a short label that says what it does • Search everything, copy any phrase with one tap, save favorites ECHO SETUP & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Step-by-step guides for Echo Dot (5th Gen), Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio and Echo Spot, plus guides that apply to every Echo: • Set up a new Echo, from the box to your first command • What every light ring color means • Connect to Wi-Fi, change networks, fix connection problems • Pair your phone or a Bluetooth speaker • Change the wake word, update software, restart or factory reset • Speaker groups, multi-room music and stereo pairs • Privacy, microphones and voice recordings • Buying advice, a map of the Alexa app and a jargon glossary APPLE WATCH The full command list on your wrist, handy when you are standing next to your Echo. ONE-TIME PREMIUM, NO SUBSCRIPTION More than 1,100 commands in 25 categories are free. One purchase unlocks the 25 premium categories and the complete All Commands list, and removes ads. Pay once: no weekly or monthly fees. Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa is an independent guide. It is not made by, endorsed by or affiliated with Amazon. Amazon, Alexa, Echo and all related marks are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

About

Voice Control

This app provides a comprehensive list of voice commands to help users get the most out of their personal assistant. It covers various functions like media playback, timers, alarms, and general queries, making it easier to control the assistant while on the go or at home. The tool aims to enhance user experience by simplifying interaction with the voice service.

Highlights
  • Voice command list for assistant
  • Control volume and pausing
  • Set timers and alarms
  • Ask general questions
  • Get news and weather updates
  • Play media
  • Facilitate shopping and purchases
Features
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Voice Control: AI Assistant — the most powerful voice control and AI assistant app for your iPhone. HANDS-FREE CONTROL Control your iPhone with your voice. Open apps, send messages, set reminders, and navigate — all completely hands-free. AI CHAT ASSISTANT • Ask questions and get intelligent answers • Powered by advanced AI language models • Natural conversation with context memory • Research, writing, and creative assistance VOICE DICTATION • Transcribe speech to text in real time • Supports 50+ languages • Edit documents by voice • Email and message dictation SMART COMMANDS • Set timers and alarms • Call and message contacts • Control music playback • Weather, calendar, and news ACCESSIBILITY • Perfect for accessibility needs • Works in the background • Customizable wake word • Compatible with all iPhone models Download Voice Control and experience the future of hands-free iPhone\! Privacy Policy: https://cantonallc.com/about/privacy/ Term of use: https://cantonallc.com/about/terms/

Screenshots

Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa4 screens
Voice Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa at 379 against Voice Control's 40. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Voice Control sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa against 4.3 for Voice Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa has 379 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa's written reviews are positive against 67% of Voice Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa ships an update every 6 weeks, Voice Control every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa versus Voice Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommands for Echo Dot & AlexaVoice Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (379 ratings)4.3 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings379 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJakir HossainMods Addons

Customer experience

Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa

All ratings379 ratings
Positive79.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

Voice Control

All ratings39 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa

One-time1
  • Premium: All Alexa Commands$4.99
5 purchases

Voice Control

Subscriptions4
  • Voice Control Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$8.991 Month
  • Voice Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
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  • Yearly Plan$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-Time Plan$69.99

Questions

Is Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa free?
Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voice Control free?
Voice Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa or Voice Control?
Voice Control is rated higher. Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa averages 4.2 out of 5 from 379 ratings, while Voice Control averages 4.3 from 40 ratings.
Do Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa or Voice Control have ads?
Neither Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa nor Voice Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa or Voice Control?
Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa ships an update every 6 weeks, and Voice Control every 5 weeks. Most recently, Commands for Echo Dot & Alexa was updated on October 25, 2026 and Voice Control on October 24, 2026.

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