Comparison

Extron Control vs 25Live

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

Head to head
About

Extron Control

This app provides seamless control of AV systems from iOS devices. It emulates familiar interfaces of Extron control products, allowing users to manage rooms and devices with ease. Technicians can use it for troubleshooting and remote management.

Highlights
  • Seamless AV system control
  • Emulates Extron touchpanels and controllers
  • Room management and switching
  • Real-time status and remote control
  • Wireless control via Wi-Fi
  • Demo mode for simulation
Features
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Extron Control is an easy-to-use AV control system app that gives users complete access to Extron control systems directly from Apple iOS devices. After a quick initial setup, your device connects to the desired room, allowing a seamless, highly-responsive control experience. The app automatically loads the user interfaces present on any Extron control product without a lengthy setup and customization process. The familiar interfaces emulate the TouchLink® touchpanel, eBUS® button panel, Network Button Panel, or MediaLink® controller in your room, and all button presses are kept in sync between the app and your Extron control devices. Other powerful features include the ability to quickly add rooms and switch between rooms, and auto-reconnect which recalls the previous session even after the app is closed. Technicians will appreciate this new app as it supplements the control of any room and provides easy access for troubleshooting. Extron is offering education institutions special pricing on the Control App through the Apple Volume Pricing Program. Features • Provides a convenient point of control for Extron control systems • Supports all TouchLink, TouchLink Pro touchpanels, eBUS button panels, Network Button Panels, and Ethernet-enabled MediaLink, MediaLink Plus controllers • Familiar user interface provides the same experience as the touchpanel, button panel, or controller • Supports Extron LinkLicense • Room Manager allows users to easily add touchpanels, button panels, or controllers, and customize room lists • Quickly switch between rooms with a single tap on the screen • Button tracking allows mobile device and Extron control devices to stay in sync • Provides real-time status and remote control of multiple rooms for troubleshooting and management • Compatible with iOS VoiceOver feature that provides text to speech option for button labels and states • Wireless control using a Wi-Fi network allows users to move freely around a room and between rooms • Demo mode is a convenient way to simulate app functionality without being connected to a control processor • Full Screen Mode displays a larger image of the interface on the iOS device • Auto-reconnect recalls the previous session even after the app is closed • Auto-lock override keeps the iOS device screen on and allows the app to stay active at all times • A finger swipe permits access to MediaLink control modules like the IRCM-DV+, CM-9BLB, and CM-3BLB • Supports portrait mode

About

25Live

This app simplifies academic and event scheduling for educational institutions. It allows users to create and manage events, view real-time availability of campus spaces, and reserve necessary resources. Generate reports to aid in space utilization and planning.

Highlights
  • Efficient event creation and management
  • Real-time campus space availability
  • Resource reservation
  • Report generation for space utilization
  • User-friendly mobile interface
Features
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Introducing the 25Live iOS App—your comprehensive solution for academic and event scheduling optimized for your mobile device. Designed to meet the diverse needs of educational institutions, 25Live simplifies the scheduling process for administrators, faculty, staff, and students alike. Key Features: Efficient Scheduling: Easily create and manage events, from simple one-time meetings to complex, multi-instance classes and conferences. Real-Time Availability: Access web-based calendars to view the availability of classrooms, meeting rooms, and other campus spaces, ensuring informed scheduling decisions. Resource Management: Reserve necessary resources such as audio-visual equipment and special services directly through the app, streamlining event planning. Reports: Generate reports ranging from simple event listings to detailed location activity analyses, aiding in effective space utilization and future planning. User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through an intuitive design that adapts seamlessly to your device, making scheduling tasks straightforward and efficient. Experience the convenience and efficiency of managing your campus events and resources on the go with the 25Live iOS App. Simplify your scheduling tasks and stay connected with your institution's events anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Extron Control4 screens
25Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Extron Control at 75% against 25Live's 0%. Extron Control also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 25Live's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Extron Control holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Extron Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of 25Live's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Extron Control ships an update every 4 months, 25Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Extron Control versus 25Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtron Control25Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better3.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExtron ElectronicsCollegeNET, Inc.

Customer experience

Extron Control

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

25Live

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Extron Control

No in-app purchases

None

25Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Extron Control free?
Extron Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 25Live free?
25Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Extron Control or 25Live?
Extron Control is rated higher. Extron Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while 25Live averages 3.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Extron Control or 25Live have ads?
Neither Extron Control nor 25Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Extron Control or 25Live?
Extron Control ships an update every 4 months, and 25Live monthly. Most recently, Extron Control was updated on September 17, 2026 and 25Live on October 16, 2026.

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