Comparison

ai.Audio Controller vs Aural by art

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

Head to head
About

ai.Audio Controller

Features
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Audio Controller for ROTEL®. Control that matches your passion for sound. Please note: ROTEL® is a registered trademark. This app is an independent work and not affiliated with or endorsed by ROTEL®. Take charge of your ROTEL® system with an app designed for serious listeners. From effortless volume and input control to fine‑tuned balance and tone adjustments, Audio Controller puts precision in your pocket or wrist. Now you can sync power and dim up to three additional devices with your main unit, set safe volume limit to protect your gear and ears, and enjoy smoother response with alternative button controls and haptic feedback. Whether it’s stereo purity or multichannel immersion, your system has never been easier to command. Why you’ll love it: - Control your ROTEL pre/amp from iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch - Sync power and dimming across multiple devices - Fine‑grade sensitivity for volume, balance, and tone - Configurable max volume for safe listening - Alternative button mode with haptic feedback - Expanded support for multichannel/surround setups - Automatic detection and quick setup - Widgets for scenes and monitoring Upgrade from the free version to unlock full functionality and experience your system without limits. Free version limitations (removable via in‑app purchase): - Inputs revert after 2 seconds - Volume capped at 14 - Bass/treble limited to ±3 - Speaker B can only be deactivated - Dimmer limited to level 3 - Transport controls emit STOP command Applied Standard Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Aural by art

This utility app is designed to set up and manage smart speakers. It allows users to connect devices to a network, configure zones, set passwords, and control audio features. It interfaces with third-party music apps for playback management.

Highlights
  • Connect smart speakers to network
  • Add and rename device zones
  • Set access passwords
  • Enable and control audio features
  • Interface with third-party music apps
Features
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The AURAL app is developed for use with the Aural LLC line and is designed exclusively to set-up the products to join a network, add and rename device zones, add access passwords, and enable and control audio features. This AURAL set-up app is not intended or designed to operate sources, switch from streaming services, or show streaming meta data. However, it will display and interface with any existing third party music service app on your device in a transparent way, and is manually managed within the app.

Screenshots

ai.Audio Controller4 screens
Aural by art4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aural by art at none against ai.Audio Controller's 1. Aural by art also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. ai.Audio Controller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Aural by art asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ai.Audio Controller versus Aural by art: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterai.Audio ControllerAural by art
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNarcyz Adamusart garcia

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ai.Audio Controller

One-time1
  • Full Functionality$14.99
None

Aural by art

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ai.Audio Controller free?
ai.Audio Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aural by art free?
Aural by art is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ai.Audio Controller or Aural by art have ads?
Neither ai.Audio Controller nor Aural by art shows ads.

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