Comparison

MatrixA8 V3 vs trx

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

Head to head

MatrixA8

About

MatrixA8 V3

Features

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The MatrixA8 V3 application allows you to control one or more of the MatrixA8's main functions. - Adjust the volume of all inputs and outputs. - Full access to Matrix functions. - Load and save presets on the device. - Lock the system and set a password. - If the DANTE option is installed on your MatrixA8, you can manage DANTE routing. - Users can customize channel names saved locally or synced with the device. Note: This application currently only supports Matrix A8 V7.0 II and later models.

About

trx

Features

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trx-control is not a standalone app. It requires a trx-control(7) installation with a running trxd(8) daemon that has WebSockets enabled. The app connects to trxd(8) using a WebSockets and displays all transceivers and extensions that have been configured for client access. The trx-control app is mainly used by radio amateurs to operate transceivers and other hamradio related hardware. Please note that in order to use the callsign lookup feature, a valid QRZ.com subscription is needed.

Screenshots

MatrixA8 V33 screens

trx2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MatrixA8 V3 at every 3 weeks against trx's every 23 months. trx's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MatrixA8 V3 ships an update every 3 weeks, trx every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

MatrixA8 V3 versus trx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MatrixA8 V3	trx
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks — better	Every 23 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	4 MB	20 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SEIKAKU	micro systems

In-app purchases

None

MatrixA8 V3

No in-app purchases

None

trx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MatrixA8 V3 free?

MatrixA8 V3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is trx free?

trx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do MatrixA8 V3 or trx have ads?

Neither MatrixA8 V3 nor trx shows ads.

Which is updated more often, MatrixA8 V3 or trx?

MatrixA8 V3 ships an update every 3 weeks, and trx every 23 months. Most recently, MatrixA8 V3 was updated on October 25, 2026 and trx on October 9, 2026.