Comparison

Extron Control vs Swivl Capture

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

Swivl Capture

Record, upload, and share videos for collaboration using a smart robot and mobile platform. Stream live content to remote audiences and connect multiple audio channels for enhanced recordings.

Highlights
  • Connect to Swivl Robot
  • Record, upload, and share videos
  • Live stream content
  • Connect multiple audio markers
  • Works with C Series and CX Robots
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This is the official companion app for your Swivl Robot and mobile version of our web-based platform for reflection, coaching, and collaboration. Getting Started 1. Open this app and connect to your Swivl Robot. 2. Login to your Reflectivity account. 3. Connect all the Markers you have to capture or stream multiple audio channels. Recording Record, upload, and share videos with other Swivl Capture users for collaboration. Streaming Launch your favorite live streaming app, like Zoom, to stream content to remote students. Compatibility -Works alone or with your C Series and CX Robots. -Connects up to 5 Markers (microphones) for independent audio channels. Links: Swivl Capture+: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/swivl-student/id1156641090 Swivl Screencast+: https://www.swivl.com/downloads/ Reflectivity Web: https://cloud.swivl.com/ Help: https://swivl.com/setup

Screenshots

Extron Control4 screens
Swivl Capture3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Extron Control at 4.5 against Swivl Capture's 3.0. Extron Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (75% vs 43%). Swivl Capture's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Swivl Capture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Extron Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Extron Control's written reviews are positive against 43% of Swivl Capture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Extron Control ships an update every 4 months, Swivl Capture every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Extron Control versus Swivl Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExtron ControlSwivl Capture
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (11 ratings) — better3.0 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1131 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExtron ElectronicsSwivl, Inc

Customer experience

Extron Control

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

Swivl Capture

All ratings30 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Extron Control

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Swivl Capture

One-time1
  • Multi-Camera Day Pass$0.99

Questions

Is Extron Control free?
Extron Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swivl Capture free?
Swivl Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Extron Control or Swivl Capture?
Extron Control is rated higher. Extron Control averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Swivl Capture averages 3.0 from 31 ratings.
Do Extron Control or Swivl Capture have ads?
Neither Extron Control nor Swivl Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Extron Control or Swivl Capture?
Extron Control ships an update every 4 months, and Swivl Capture every 6 weeks. Most recently, Extron Control was updated on November 1, 2026 and Swivl Capture on November 1, 2026.

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