AVcontrol vs PawTend
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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. AVcontrol sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PawTend asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | AVcontrol | PawTend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — 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 |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Andreas Kaspers | PawTend, INC |
Customer experience
AVcontrol
PawTend
In-app purchases
AVcontrol
- AVcontrol Premium$31.99
PawTend
No in-app purchases









