AVcontrol vs iViewer Next
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.
iViewer Next
This application is designed for professional integrators and high-end automation installations. It offers advanced home automation control for Apple devices, enabling sophisticated system management.
- Professional integrator use
- High-end automation installations
- Advanced home automation
- Apple device compatibility
- Sophisticated system management
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iViewer Next is the Premiere release of CF iViewer for professional integrators use only. This application is targeted at high end automation installations. iViewer Next is the next big thing in home automation for Apple Devices. See www.commandfusion.com for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iViewer Next at 3.7 against AVcontrol's 1.5. iViewer Next also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. iViewer Next asks for nothing beyond the download.
iViewer Next holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
AVcontrol ships an update every 2 months, iViewer Next every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AVcontrol | iViewer Next |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| 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 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Kaspers | CommandFusion Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
AVcontrol
iViewer Next
In-app purchases
AVcontrol
- AVcontrol Premium$31.99
iViewer Next
No in-app purchases
