AVcontrol vs Sight & Sound Controller
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.
Sight & Sound Controller
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Sight & Sound Controller, official app to control Crestron systems installed by Sight & Sound.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sight & Sound Controller at none against AVcontrol's 1. 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. Sight & Sound Controller 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 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AVcontrol | Sight & Sound Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| 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 | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Kaspers | Sight and Sound Systems B.V. |
In-app purchases
AVcontrol
- AVcontrol Premium$31.99
Sight & Sound Controller
No in-app purchases
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