Comparison

Ashly Remote vs AXIS Installer

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

Head to head
About

Ashly Remote

Design custom graphical interfaces for controlling Ashly networked audio products. Create and secure remotes on an iPad, then deploy them to iPhones, iPads, or iPod Touches for end-user access to select audio functions.

Highlights
  • Create custom graphical user interfaces
  • Secure remotes with edit/access security
  • Import custom backgrounds
  • Control parameters in networked products
  • View communication viability with diagnostics
  • Share custom remote designs
Features
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"Ashly Remote" is an application used to create a custom and secure graphical user interface (GUI) for end user control of Ashly networked products. The GUI is created on the iPad, then deployed to a Ashly Remote app running on a iPad*, iPod Touch*, or iPhone*. All GUI editing is done solely on the iPad. The sound system designer creates a GUI specifically tailored for the end user and their networked Ashly products, allowing them remote access to select audio functions. Features: Create, save, load and share custom designed remotes Import custom backgrounds Secure the remote by configuring edit or access security Control parameters in Networked Ashly products Use diagnostics to view communication viability * iPad / iPod Touch / iPhone device must be connected wirelessly to the same network as the controllable Ashly equipment. Control via direct cellular network connection is unavailable.

About

AXIS Installer

Simplify device installation by finding and configuring network-connected devices. Access user manuals and installation guides directly from your device. Scan product QR codes for quick access to documentation and view live video during setup.

Highlights
  • Find and configure network devices
  • Access product documentation
  • View live video during installation
  • QR code scanning for quick access
  • Replaces AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool
Features
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Device installation made easy. Find and configure Axis and third-party devices on your network and get access to all user manuals and installation guides conveniently from your pocket when installing Axis devices. Use AXIS Installer to scan the QR-code provided with the product in the box to quickly access the right product documentation. Key features: • Find and configure devices on your network • Quick access to product documentation • View live video on your mobile device or smartwatch while installing We update the app regularly. Install the latest version to get the newest features and improvements. Thank you for using AXIS Installer.

Screenshots

Ashly Remote2 screens
AXIS Installer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ashly Remote at 100% against AXIS Installer's 25%. Ashly Remote also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.7) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Ashly Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ashly Remote's written reviews are positive against 25% of AXIS Installer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ashly Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, AXIS Installer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ashly Remote versus AXIS Installer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAshly RemoteAXIS Installer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better1.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS6.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB54 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAshly Audio, Inc.AXIS Communications AB

Customer experience

Ashly Remote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AXIS Installer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ashly Remote

No in-app purchases

None

AXIS Installer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ashly Remote free?
Ashly Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AXIS Installer free?
AXIS Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ashly Remote or AXIS Installer?
Ashly Remote is rated higher. Ashly Remote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AXIS Installer averages 1.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Ashly Remote or AXIS Installer have ads?
Neither Ashly Remote nor AXIS Installer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ashly Remote or AXIS Installer?
Ashly Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, and AXIS Installer monthly. Most recently, Ashly Remote was updated on September 20, 2026 and AXIS Installer on October 3, 2026.

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