AVcontrol vs IQONTROL CLASSIC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AVcontrol
This app offers a next-generation touch interface for controlling audiovisual and home automation systems. It provides a fully customizable experience with native support for various Apple devices and screen sizes. Requires compatible hardware from specific brands to function.
- Audiovisual control hardware integration
- Customizable user interface
- Native iOS and iPadOS elements
- Gesture support
- Apple Watch support (Premium)
- Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity
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***Please note that this application requires audiovisual control hardware from brands such as Crestron, Extron and AMX to work*** A new generation of touch control for your audiovisual projects and home automation systems. AVcontrol is the most advanced user interface you can get. AVcontrol is built for iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch and features native support for all screen sizes. AVcontrol highlights: -Compatible with all modern ethernet enabled control systems. -Apple Watch support (requires Premium). -Connect via Wi-Fi or cellular networks. -Fully customizable interface. -Native iOS and iPadOS interface elements. -Gesture support. -Easy landscape & portrait support. -List view support (requires Premium). Your control systems program will need to be updated to communicate with this app.
IQONTROL CLASSIC
Control and automate your home with this smart home app. It unifies many brands and devices, allowing you to manage RF and infrared devices like lights, shutters, and thermostats. Enhance your home's comfort and security with automation functions.
- Control RF devices (lights, shutters, thermostats)
- Control infrared devices
- Unify multiple brands and devices
- One-touch scenes
- Astro function
- Messaging service
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mediola® IQONTROL CLASSIC is the ultimate and easy to use Smart Home App for consumers to control & automate their homes using our powerfull mediola® a.i.o. gateway which supports and unifies many brands and devices. IQONTROL CLASSIC lets you control rf-devices (433/868 MHz) for lights, shutters, thermostats etc. as well as any infrared device from all brands you trust using any iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Because IQONTROL supports many vendors you can mix Building and CE-Equipment to a seamless and comfortable smart home solution. Additionally you can use RF-sensors and automation functions like one-touch-scenes, astro function, messaging service etc. to raise the comfort and security of your home environment to a higher level. To learn more about mediola® IQONTROL visit us at http://www.mediola.com NOTE: This App is designed for usage with a.i.o. gateways up to version 4. If you have an a.i.o.gateway V4 you can download the standard version of IQONTROL here: https://itunes.apple.com/app/mediola-iqontrol/id797606899?mt=8
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IQONTROL CLASSIC at none against AVcontrol's 1. IQONTROL CLASSIC also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. AVcontrol sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IQONTROL CLASSIC asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AVcontrol | IQONTROL CLASSIC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 5.1.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Kaspers | mediola - connected living AG |
Customer experience
AVcontrol
IQONTROL CLASSIC
In-app purchases
AVcontrol
- AVcontrol Premium$31.99
IQONTROL CLASSIC
No in-app purchases









