Comparison

Extron Control vs D

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

D

Features
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Mobile Install is a powerful field service management app designed for technicians, installers, and service teams who use D-Tools SI (System Integrator). Mobile Install will allow field users to manage their tasks and service orders, track time, add site items and update status, Mobile Install can also capture time entries when offline with no internet connection. KEY FEATURES • Dashboard — Get a clear overview of your daily work, priorities, and pending items at a glance • Service Orders — View and update service orders. Add site items, site notes, site images and update status. • Tasks — View and update tasks. Add site items, site notes, site images and update status. • Calendar View — Plan your day with an integrated calendar showing all your scheduled tasks and service orders • Site Notes and Site Images — Capture site images on site and add notes to tasks and service orders • Installer Tools — Quick access to assignments, routes, and work priorities for installation teams • Barcode Scanning — Use your device camera to scan barcodes for quick equipment and part lookups • Offline Mode — View tasks and service orders when offline and create time entries when offline which will instantly sync back when online. • Push Notifications — Stay informed about new assignments, schedule changes, and updates instantly • Secure Access — Enterprise-grade authentication protects your data and customer information BUILT FOR THE FIELD Mobile Install is designed specifically for teams that work on the move. No more paperwork, no more missed updates, and no more lost time syncing between the office and the field. Perfect for: - Installation technicians - Field service engineers - Service order coordinators - Maintenance and repair teams - On-site contractors and installers WHY CHOOSE MOBILE INSTALL? - Fast, intuitive interface built for on-the-go use - Complete documentation at your fingertips - Real-time sync between team members and the back office - Designed with field technicians, for field technicians - Reliable offline-first design — never lose work due to connectivity Get more work done, reduce errors, and keep your team in sync — wherever the job takes you. For support, questions, or feedback, please get in touch with our team using the support link provided.

Screenshots

Extron Control4 screens
D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: D at fortnightly against Extron Control's every 4 months. Extron Control's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Extron Control ships an update every 4 months, D fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Extron Control versus D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtron ControlD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExtron ElectronicsD-Tools

In-app purchases

None

Extron Control

No in-app purchases

None

D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Extron Control free?
Extron Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is D free?
D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Extron Control or D have ads?
Neither Extron Control nor D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Extron Control or D?
Extron Control ships an update every 4 months, and D fortnightly. Most recently, Extron Control was updated on September 17, 2026 and D on October 2, 2026.

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