Comparison

AVcontrol vs PawTend

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Audiovisual control hardware integration
  • Customizable user interface
  • Native iOS and iPadOS elements
  • Gesture support
  • Apple Watch support (Premium)
  • Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity
Features
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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.

About

PawTend

Manage all your pet's care needs in one place. Schedule services, store important records, and receive updates from participating pet care providers. Stay organized and connected with your pet's well-being.

Highlights
  • Schedule boarding and daycare
  • Manage pet profiles and records
  • Receive vaccination updates
  • Store payment methods
  • View reservation details
  • Digital agreement completion
  • Receive report cards and photos
Features
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Keeping up with your pet's care should be simple. PawTend connects you with participating pet care providers so you can manage reservations, records, and updates all from one convenient app. Whether you're scheduling a boarding stay, or daycare visits. PawTend helps you stay organized while keeping your pet's information up to date. Features • Schedule boarding, daycare, and other services* • Manage your pet's profile and important information • Receive vaccination verification updates • Securely store payment methods for faster checkout • View reservation details and upcoming visits • Complete agreements digitally before your visit • Receive report cards, photos, and important notifications • Stay connected with participating pet care businesses • Access live pet cameras when offered by your provider • Review invoices and payment history PawTend was designed to simplify communication between pet owners and pet care professionals, helping create a smoother experience from reservation to pickup. *Available features may vary by participating business.

Screenshots

AVcontrol4 screens
PawTend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PawTend at 5.0 against AVcontrol's 1.5. PawTend also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). AVcontrol's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. AVcontrol sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PawTend asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PawTend holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AVcontrol ships an update every 2 months, PawTend every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AVcontrol versus PawTend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVcontrolPawTend
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAndreas KaspersPawTend, INC

Customer experience

AVcontrol

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PawTend

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AVcontrol

One-time1
  • AVcontrol Premium$31.99
None

PawTend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AVcontrol free?
AVcontrol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PawTend free?
PawTend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AVcontrol or PawTend?
PawTend is rated higher. AVcontrol averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PawTend averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do AVcontrol or PawTend have ads?
Neither AVcontrol nor PawTend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AVcontrol or PawTend?
AVcontrol ships an update every 2 months, and PawTend every 4 days. Most recently, AVcontrol was updated on October 5, 2026 and PawTend on October 12, 2026.

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