Comparison

ate control vs Smart IP Controller 2

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

Head to head
About

ate control

Features
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Take control of your audio experience with our intuitive app, designed to effortlessly manage your wireless loudspeakers. Whether you're adjusting volume, changing tracks, or fine-tuning sound settings, our app puts the power of premium sound right at your fingertips. Enjoy seamless connectivity, easy-to-use controls, and the ability to personalize your listening experience like never before. Perfect for home, parties, or any setting where superior sound is key.

About

Smart IP Controller 2

Features
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The Smart IP Controller app provides end users with simplified control of key loudspeaker functions via a smartphone or tablet. Once a Genelec Smart IP networked loudspeaker system has been configured with the Manager software, the Controller app can be used for day-to-day control of audio system functions. The Controller app works over WiFi and is ideal for smaller installations, offering a simple and effective alternative to more complex automation systems. Key features: - Discovery of zones - Simultaneous control of one or more zones - Adjust volume and mute - Turn zones on or off with a tap - See real-time playback status - Add photos to easily identify zones - Use multiple devices for shared control Genelec Smart IP PoE powered loudspeakers—deliver high-quality audio and reliable network-based control through a single CAT cable.

Screenshots

ate control4 screens
Smart IP Controller 24 screens

Verdict

The call

ate control and Smart IP Controller 2 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ate control versus Smart IP Controller 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterate controlSmart IP Controller 2
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNorman GerkinsmeyerGenelec

In-app purchases

None

ate control

No in-app purchases

None

Smart IP Controller 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ate control free?
ate control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart IP Controller 2 free?
Smart IP Controller 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ate control or Smart IP Controller 2 have ads?
Neither ate control nor Smart IP Controller 2 shows ads.

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