# Q vs Avi

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Q at 100% against Avi's 22%. Q also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). Avi's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 3). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Avi is free to download; Q costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Q holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avi has 1.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Q's written reviews are positive against 22% of Avi's.

Q ships an update every 7 months, Avi every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Q | Avi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-decode/id603408466/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avi-on/id958751726/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 21.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Stace](https://appshunter.io/developer/603408809) | [Avi-On Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/958751725) |

## What reviewers say

### Q

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-decode/id603408466)

This professional numerology calculator helps you discover hidden meanings in names, dates, and numbers. It offers various decoding methods and number systems to reveal personal synchronicity.

**Highlights:** Straight decoding method, Stacked decoding method, Vowel and Consonant Filtering, Number Filtering, Multiple Number Systems (Pythagorean, Chaldean, etc.), Letter 'Y' preferences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Avi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avi-on/id958751726)

Control GE-branded Bluetooth smart home devices like switches and dimmers directly from your smartphone. Schedule lighting to operate automatically, even without internet access. An optional bridge enables Wi-Fi control and voice assistant integration.

**Highlights:** Control GE Bluetooth switches and dimmers, Schedule lighting by time, sunrise, or sunset, Local scheduling without internet, Remote access with optional bridge, Multi-user and multi-device control, Cloud backup for settings

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative features
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 👍 Works well with other smart home systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🐛 Firmware/software issues
- 🔒 Security concerns
- 👎 Poor user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Devices disappearing from the app
- Schedules not working as expected
- Inability to update firmware
- Login and account issues

**Requested features**

- Remote access and control from anywhere
- More reliable scheduling and automation
- Improved app stability and responsiveness
- Integration with more smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Q free?

Q costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Avi free?

Avi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Q or Avi?

Q is rated higher. Q averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Avi averages 3.9 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Q or Avi have ads?

Avi shows ads; Q does not.

### Which is updated more often, Q or Avi?

Q ships an update every 7 months, and Avi every 6 weeks. Most recently, Q was updated on October 8, 2026 and Avi on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*