DR vs AVCommander
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DR
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DR-SoundMeter measures the noise around you in decibels with your device's microphone and tells you what it means for your hearing. MEASURE - Live level in dB with Min, Max and average - A, C and Z frequency weighting, Fast and Slow time weighting - LAeq, LAFmax, LCpeak, sound exposure level (LE) and L10, L50, L90 - A chart of the level over time - Calibration offset for your device PROTECT YOUR HEARING - How long it is safe to stay at the current level - Daily noise dose under NIOSH or OSHA - Hearing protection advice for loud places - 15 everyday sounds to compare with, from a whisper to a jet engine ANALYSE - Live third-octave and octave frequency bands - Record the sound and play it back as a waveform or spectrogram SAVE AND SHARE - Save sessions with their place and time - See your measurements on a noise map - Export levels, doses and location to CSV APPLE WATCH - Measures on the watch's own microphone, without the phone - LAeq, maximum and minimum at a glance - A haptic alert when the noise passes your threshold Every measuring feature is free. DR-SoundMeter Pro removes ads and lifts the limits on saved sessions and recordings. Readings depend on your device's microphone. For a reference measurement, use a calibrated sound level meter. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
AVCommander
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a professional AV control center. Communicate directly with any equipment via TCP, UDP, HTTP, Telnet, WebSocket, and JSON-RPC protocols. Build your own custom interface with buttons, sliders, and toggles, arranged exactly the way you want. AVCommander is a dynamic control application designed to interface directly with professional AV equipment over IP networks. Rather than relying on pre-programmed logic or third-party control processors, the app generates UI on-the-fly based on added devices. KEY FEATURES Dynamic UI Generation The interface is built automatically from your devices. Add any device, and the app creates the appropriate controls โ power buttons, volume sliders, input selectors, and more. Scene Management Create scenes to execute multiple commands with a single tap. Configure "All On" to power up your entire system, or "All Off" for shutdown. Add any number of commands to each scene. Command Automation Set repeat timers for any button (0.5 to 3600 seconds). Perfect for automated presentations, looped content playback, or scheduled commands. UI Password Protection Secure your interface with a 6-digit password. Use with Guided Access to prevent app exit and disable Edit Mode for end users. Recommended for installed systems. 17 Languages The app supports 17 languages, making it accessible to users worldwide. Dark & Light Themes Comfortable interface in any environment. Dark theme for dimly lit control rooms, light theme for bright spaces. Screen Rotation The UI adapts automatically to any orientation. Rotate your device and the controls adjust instantly. SUPPORTED DEVICE CATEGORIES Audio DSP Processors: Volume control, mute, recall, and preset management Video Matrix: HDMI matrices, seamless switches, multiviewers, and scalers Video Wall: Processors, LED screen controllers, projection systems, TV panels PTZ Cameras: VISCA protocol, preset recall, and tracking control VCS Codecs: API command support for video conferencing systems Congress Systems: Microphone control, chairman side, active mic management Lighting & Automation: Light control systems, motorized shades, blinds Custom Devices: Digital signage players, any TCP/IP controllable device with API support SUPPORTED CONTROL PROTOCOLS TCP, UDP, Telnet, HTTP, JSON-RPC, WebSocket, TCP Server (receive commands from equipment) DRIVER LIBRARY Download ready-made configurations for popular devices from the built-in driver library. Drivers are automatically updated and added via GitHub repository. Simply download the required driver and import it into the app with one tap. FULL SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Download complete equipment configurations with full command sets to your device. Share entire room configurations with colleagues. With JSON import and export, you can load, save, or transfer the complete configuration of multiple devices at once. Perfect for replicating settings across projects with identical equipment. BRAND COMPATIBILITY Barco, Biamp, BrightSign, Crestron, Kramer, NEC, Novastar, Panasonic, Sony, Spinetix, Televic, TVOne and others STANDARTS PJLink, VISCA and others COMMAND MANAGEMENT Manual device addition with IP address and port configuration Base command sets for each device type Create custom commands โ buttons, sliders, toggles Bulk import and export via JSON files Driver library with ready-made configurations
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AVCommander at none against DR's 1. AVCommander also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. DR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AVCommander asks for nothing beyond the download.
DR ships an update every 2 months, AVCommander every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DR | AVCommander |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months โ better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DR-Online Sp. z o.o. | Alex Astafew |
In-app purchases
DR
- SoundMeter PRO$1.99
AVCommander
No in-app purchases









