Comparison

Axium (requires Axium system) vs CabinPals

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

Head to head
About

Axium (requires Axium system)

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a universal remote for your audio/video systems, lighting, and more. Control various devices via IP, RS232, IR, and relays when paired with a compatible controller.

Highlights
  • Control IP, RS232, Infrared, or Relay devices
  • Standalone TCP/IP and UDP/IP system control
  • Simultaneous multi-device connectivity
  • Pre-made GUI templates
  • Advanced macro creation
Features
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The Axium app turns your iPad or iPhone/iPod Touch into a powerful universal remote control. When used in conjunction with an Axium Controller you can control Audio/Video systems, Media servers, Lighting, and any other equipment via IP, RS232, IR, and Relay devices. Features: ‣ Control IP, RS232, Infrared or Relay devices ‣ Can be used standalone to control TCP/IP and UDP/IP systems directly ‣ Simultaneous connectivity to multiple devices ‣ Ready to use GUI templates ‣ Powerful macro definitions This is the free version. You will not be able to control any hardware without an Axium controller or amplifier. Use the paid version for that. ---------- Warning! Updates to this app should be made with caution. We try our best to ensure compatibility with previous versions but a prudent cautionary measure would be to backup the current version using the iCloud service so that in the worst case scenario, the previous version can be re-synced to the device. If you would like to have the app in your native language we will gladly accept any offers for translation.

About

CabinPals

Organize shared vacation home stays and house information with family and friends. Avoid double bookings with a shared calendar, manage guest information, and keep everyone informed about house rules and check-in details.

Highlights
  • Shared monthly calendar view
  • Mark dates as available or blocked
  • Assign stays to individuals
  • Sync with Apple, Google, Outlook calendars
  • Store property photos and house info
  • Manage check-in/out notes and house rules
  • Invite members with different roles
Features
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CabinPals is a shared calendar and house guide for families, friends and co-owners who share a cabin, lake house, cottage or vacation home. Stop planning stays in group texts and spreadsheets. CabinPals gives everyone one place to see who is at the house, when it is free and what to know before they arrive. SHARED CABIN CALENDAR • See every family stay and owner week on a clear month view • Tap a date, or a start and end date, to mark nights available or blocked • Assign nights to a person by email and create the booking in seconds • Download calendar invites for any stay • Choose how far ahead the house can be booked: 3, 6, 9 or 12 months • Subscribe in Apple Calendar, Google Calendar or Outlook so stays stay in sync • Import an existing .ics calendar file. Re-importing skips stays already added ONE PLACE FOR HOUSE INFO • Property photos, address and key facts such as size, rooms, heating and amenities • Check-in and check-out notes, house rules and a description for guests • Emergency contacts for the house INVITE CO-OWNERS AND FAMILY • Invite people by email as owner, maintainer or viewer • Members see the same calendar and house information STAY IN THE LOOP • Optional push notifications for new, changed and removed stays • Tap a notification to open that stay on the calendar • Sign in with Apple, Google, Facebook or email BUILT FOR SHARED SECOND HOMES Typical uses: a family cabin passed between siblings, a lake house shared by friends, a cottage with several owners, a holiday home with owner weeks and guest weeks. CabinPals is for private sharing among people you know. It is not a public rental marketplace. WHO IS IT FOR • Families who share a cabin or cottage • Co-owners who split a vacation home • Friends who rent or own a house together • Owners who want guests to see house rules and check-in details QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK How do we avoid double booking our cabin? Keep one shared calendar and let everyone see the same stays. How do I share a vacation home calendar with family? Invite them by email or share a calendar link. Can I block dates for repairs or owner weeks? Yes. Select the dates and mark them blocked. CabinPals is available in English, Danish, German, French, Italian, Norwegian and Swedish. Support: https://cabinpals.com/contact/ Privacy: https://cabinpals.com/privacy-policy/ Terms: https://cabinpals.com/terms/

Screenshots

Axium (requires Axium system)4 screens
CabinPals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Axium (requires Axium system) at every 2 months against CabinPals's every 23 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Axium (requires Axium system) ships an update every 2 months, CabinPals every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Axium (requires Axium system) versus CabinPals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxium (requires Axium system)CabinPals
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudio Engineering Ltd.Attila Sukosd

In-app purchases

None

Axium (requires Axium system)

No in-app purchases

None

CabinPals

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Axium (requires Axium system) free?
Axium (requires Axium system) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CabinPals free?
CabinPals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Axium (requires Axium system) or CabinPals have ads?
Neither Axium (requires Axium system) nor CabinPals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Axium (requires Axium system) or CabinPals?
Axium (requires Axium system) ships an update every 2 months, and CabinPals every 23 months. Most recently, Axium (requires Axium system) was updated on November 1, 2026 and CabinPals on October 30, 2026.

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