Comparison

Pixel ladder vs AVCommander

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

Head to head
About

Pixel ladder

This utility app connects to a companion artboard via Bluetooth to back up and view painting steps. Users can share their creations with others or on social media platforms. It also allows for software updates for connected artboards and facilitates learning from other artists.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Backup paintings
  • View painting steps
  • Share creations
  • Software updates for artboards
  • Community sharing
Features
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Pixel ladder is the auxiliary software of minbay Pixel Artboard. After connecting through Bluetooth, the Pixel ladder can back up all the paintings in the Pixel Artboard. and view the painting steps. You can also share the paintings with other users, or share them with other APP, such as Facebook, instagram, etc. Through the Pixel ladder, you can connect multiple artboards and update the software for the artboards; you can also view the sharing of other painting lovers, learn from each other, and make each painting a ladder for your progress.

About

AVCommander

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a professional AV control center. Communicate directly with any equipment via TCP, UDP, HTTP, Telnet, WebSocket, and JSON-RPC protocols. Build your own custom interface with buttons, sliders, and toggles, arranged exactly the way you want. AVCommander is a dynamic control application designed to interface directly with professional AV equipment over IP networks. Rather than relying on pre-programmed logic or third-party control processors, the app generates UI on-the-fly based on added devices. KEY FEATURES Dynamic UI Generation The interface is built automatically from your devices. Add any device, and the app creates the appropriate controls — power buttons, volume sliders, input selectors, and more. Scene Management Create scenes to execute multiple commands with a single tap. Configure "All On" to power up your entire system, or "All Off" for shutdown. Add any number of commands to each scene. Command Automation Set repeat timers for any button (0.5 to 3600 seconds). Perfect for automated presentations, looped content playback, or scheduled commands. UI Password Protection Secure your interface with a 6-digit password. Use with Guided Access to prevent app exit and disable Edit Mode for end users. Recommended for installed systems. 17 Languages The app supports 17 languages, making it accessible to users worldwide. Dark & Light Themes Comfortable interface in any environment. Dark theme for dimly lit control rooms, light theme for bright spaces. Screen Rotation The UI adapts automatically to any orientation. Rotate your device and the controls adjust instantly. SUPPORTED DEVICE CATEGORIES Audio DSP Processors: Volume control, mute, recall, and preset management Video Matrix: HDMI matrices, seamless switches, multiviewers, and scalers Video Wall: Processors, LED screen controllers, projection systems, TV panels PTZ Cameras: VISCA protocol, preset recall, and tracking control VCS Codecs: API command support for video conferencing systems Congress Systems: Microphone control, chairman side, active mic management Lighting & Automation: Light control systems, motorized shades, blinds Custom Devices: Digital signage players, any TCP/IP controllable device with API support SUPPORTED CONTROL PROTOCOLS TCP, UDP, Telnet, HTTP, JSON-RPC, WebSocket, TCP Server (receive commands from equipment) DRIVER LIBRARY Download ready-made configurations for popular devices from the built-in driver library. Drivers are automatically updated and added via GitHub repository. Simply download the required driver and import it into the app with one tap. FULL SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Download complete equipment configurations with full command sets to your device. Share entire room configurations with colleagues. With JSON import and export, you can load, save, or transfer the complete configuration of multiple devices at once. Perfect for replicating settings across projects with identical equipment. BRAND COMPATIBILITY Barco, Biamp, BrightSign, Crestron, Kramer, NEC, Novastar, Panasonic, Sony, Spinetix, Televic, TVOne and others STANDARTS PJLink, VISCA and others COMMAND MANAGEMENT Manual device addition with IP address and port configuration Base command sets for each device type Create custom commands — buttons, sliders, toggles Bulk import and export via JSON files Driver library with ready-made configurations

Screenshots

Pixel ladder3 screens
AVCommander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixel ladder at weekly against AVCommander's every 3 months. Pixel ladder also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). 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

Pixel ladder ships an update weekly, AVCommander every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pixel ladder versus AVCommander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel ladderAVCommander
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGUSTOVERSE PTE. LTD.Alex Astafew

In-app purchases

None

Pixel ladder

No in-app purchases

None

AVCommander

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pixel ladder free?
Pixel ladder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVCommander free?
AVCommander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pixel ladder or AVCommander have ads?
Neither Pixel ladder nor AVCommander shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel ladder or AVCommander?
Pixel ladder ships an update weekly, and AVCommander every 3 months. Most recently, Pixel ladder was updated on October 18, 2026 and AVCommander on October 6, 2026.

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