Comparison

ProVisionaire Kiosk vs akous

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

Head to head
About

ProVisionaire Kiosk

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This handy iPad/iPhone application “ProVisionaire Kiosk” allows remote control of Yamaha PA systems via a Wi-Fi network. It allows an iPad/iPhone to be set up to function as a dedicated touch-panel controller, providing customized system control for end users, whilst also limiting access to certain functions as required, to avoid unintended control or design changes. The custom control panels for ProVisionaire Kiosk can be easily designed by the user to meet the needs of individual commercial spaces such as conference rooms, retail stores, restaurants, banquet halls, and more. Supported devices: Signal Processors - DME series, MTX/MRX series, RM-CR Power Amplifiers - XMV series, PC series, XMS series Digital Mixers - RIVAGE PM series, CL series, QL series, TF series, DM7 series, DM3 series, DM5 series Interface - EXi8/EXo8, R series, Tio series, RUio1608SB-D, RUio0804-D, RUio16FLX-D Speaker System - DZR-D series, DXS-XLF-D series, VXL1-16P, VXC2P MusicCast Devices - WXC-50, WXA-50, WXC-70A, NX-70A, CD-NT670, CD-NT670D, BD-A1060, BD-S681, AV Receiver NEXO Powered TD Controller - NXAMP4x1mk2, NXAMP4x2mk2, NXAMP4x4mk2 IDK Video Switchers - MSD series, MSD-S series, MSD-V series, FDX-S series Ceiling Array Microphone - RM-CG Boundary Microphone - RM-TT Wireless Access Point -  RM-WAP-8, RM-WAP-16 Reverberation Control System - AFC Enhance

About

akous

Create custom ambient soundscapes from text descriptions using on-device AI. Enjoy a persistent library, a built-in mixer with advanced audio tools, and professional post-processing. Unlock unlimited generations and high-quality exports with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Text-to-soundscape generation
  • On-device AI processing
  • Persistent sound library
  • Built-in audio mixer
  • Professional post-processing
  • Curated prompt catalog
  • Unlimited generations unlock
Features
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akous generates immersive ambient soundscapes from text descriptions using on-device AI. Powered by CoreML and Apple Silicon, akous runs a diffusion transformer model entirely locally — no internet required, no data ever leaves your device. Describe any soundscape and hear it come to life in seconds. KEY FEATURES • Text-to-soundscape generation with an on-device diffusion transformer (DiT + VAE) • Persistent library — every generation saves automatically and replays instantly without re-running the model • Built-in mixer with 5-band creative EQ, dual LFOs, granular synthesis, binaural beats, and pink/white/brown noise generator • 9-stage professional post-processing pipeline (DC removal, glitch repair, edge fades, HPF/LPF, peak limiter, spectral de-esser, air control, soft clip) • Curated catalog of 300+ preset prompts across nature, urban, ethereal, cinematic, and lo-fi categories • Daily prompting tips and one-tap "Surprise Me" inspiration • Advanced quality controls: denoising steps (4–32), noise temperature, seed control, automatic quality gate with smart retry • One-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited generations and high-quality WAV exports REQUIREMENTS iPhone XS or later, iPad Air (4th gen) or later, or iPad mini (6th gen) or later. iOS 17.0+ and 4 GB RAM for optimal functionality. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ProVisionaire Kiosk4 screens
akous4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProVisionaire Kiosk at none against akous's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. akous sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ProVisionaire Kiosk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ProVisionaire Kiosk versus akous: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProVisionaire Kioskakous
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB1.7 GB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationMaker Portal LLC

In-app purchases

None

ProVisionaire Kiosk

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

akous

Subscriptions1
  • akous Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Akous Pro Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is ProVisionaire Kiosk free?
ProVisionaire Kiosk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is akous free?
akous is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ProVisionaire Kiosk or akous have ads?
Neither ProVisionaire Kiosk nor akous shows ads.

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