Commtel Config vs FOURKAY Modular Matrix Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Commtel Config
Easily configure your Commtel system by filling in on-screen fields and sending SMS commands. The app remembers your system details and previous commands, simplifying modifications and eliminating the need to memorize complex SMS formats.
- Compose and send SMS commands
- No need to memorize SMS commands
- Remembers system details and previous commands
- Store multiple named Commtel systems
- Supports multiple telephone numbers and login codes
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Fill in the on-screen boxes. Tap send, and your smartphone will compose and send SMS command messages to your Commtel system to make your changes. No need to remember and type in your entry system's SMS command words or SMS command format. No need to re-type previous commands when you only want to modify something. Your smartphone will remember the Callpoints, PIN Codes, Authorised Numbers and Time Profiles you have previously sent, then recompose and send an appropriate command SMS to make your changes. Store the details of one or more Commtel systems in your smartphone. No need to remember or look up the telephone number or serial number for each command SMS. Name your Commtel system such as "Front Gate" or "Rear Gate". Store multiple named systems in your smartphone and send each command SMS to the appropriate telephone number carrying the appropriate login code.
FOURKAY Modular Matrix Control
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Take full control of your FOURKAY Modular Matrix Switch from your iPhone. Instantly route any HDMI input to any output across your entire installation โ ideal for bars, restaurants, boardrooms, and residential AV setups. Features: Live matrix routing โ connect any input to any output in seconds Custom input and output naming for easy identification Sky Q / HD remote control โ control your Sky boxes directly from the app Matrix power management โ wake or standby your matrix remotely Simple setup โ just enter your matrix IP address and connect Designed for use with FOURKAY Modular Matrix Switches. Requires the matrix to be connected to the same IP network as your iPhone. Visit www.fourkay.net for our full range of professional HDMI distribution products.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FOURKAY Modular Matrix Control at daily against Commtel Config's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Commtel Config ships an update monthly, FOURKAY Modular Matrix Control daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Commtel Config | FOURKAY Modular Matrix Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.2 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Commtel Ltd | Vertical State Ltd |
In-app purchases
Commtel Config
No in-app purchases
FOURKAY Modular Matrix Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Commtel Config free?
Is FOURKAY Modular Matrix Control free?
Do Commtel Config or FOURKAY Modular Matrix Control have ads?
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