DR vs AVCommander
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
DR
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DR-Terminal turns your iPhone and iPad into a full terminal for every host: SSH, Telnet, SFTP and SCP, a dual-pane file manager, SSH key tools and hardware security keys ā servers, routers, switches, embedded boards and Raspberry Pi in a single app. The same app runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. KEY FEATURES: Terminal ⢠Own terminal engine: true color, Unicode and full-screen TUI apps ā htop, vim, tmux and mc render as they should ⢠DevOps Keyboard ā split terminal keyboard with arrows, modifiers, shortcuts and snippet tiles, adjustable size and opacity ⢠Output highlighting ā colorize logs and command output with custom rules ⢠Multiple concurrent sessions with keep-alive in the background ⢠Command history and autocomplete Connections ⢠SSH with password, key, keyboard-interactive and hardware security key authentication ⢠Post-quantum key exchange (sntrup761x25519, mlkem768x25519) ⢠Jump Host (ProxyJump) for multi-hop connections ⢠Quick Connect without saving credentials; connection groups ⢠Automatic server discovery on your local network (Bonjour/mDNS) ⢠Classic Telnet client for network gear and embedded systems Files ā SFTP, SCP and the Commander ⢠SCP for hosts without SFTP: OpenWrt, Dropbear and BusyBox routers ā Auto picks the transport per host, or pin SFTP or SCP per connection ⢠Dual-pane Commander: local and remote panels side by side; copy, move and delete between any two locations with one tap ā server to server too ⢠Open ZIP, TAR and ISO archives in place, even on remote servers, without downloading ⢠Built-in viewer for text, Markdown, images and PDF; copy an image straight to the clipboard ⢠Bookmarks and a default directory per connection ⢠File sharing ā send files from other apps straight to a server, over SFTP or SCP Snippets ⢠Parameterized command snippets with typed fields and a live command preview ⢠Built-in catalog of 120+ DevOps commands: packages, services, Docker, network, storage and ZFS ⢠System-aware variants ā the detected host OS picks the right tool (apt, dnf, pacman, zypper, brew, pkg, apk) Host Insight ⢠Detected OS, CPU and hardware plus live load, memory, swap and disk gauges in the session sidebar Keys and Security ⢠SSH key generation (Ed25519, ECDSA, RSA) ā also directly on a YubiKey over NFC or USB-C ⢠SSH key converter ā OpenSSH, PEM, PuTTY PPK, PKCS#1/PKCS#8, DER ⢠FIDO2/YubiKey security keys (Ed25519-SK, ECDSA-SK) over NFC and USB-C ⢠One-tap migration from password to key-based authentication ⢠Host key verification with fingerprint display and trusted hosts management ⢠Encrypted credential storage (iOS Keychain) ā no credentials in plaintext ⢠Encrypted configuration backup and restore Customization ⢠Dark, Light, and System theme; 435 terminal color themes; per-connection theme and font size ⢠Built-in documentation in 33 languages PRO (In-App Purchase): ⢠Removes the ads and the welcome screen at launch ā every feature above is free, with no connection limits 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 ā 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 ā 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 6. DR's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. AVCommander asks for nothing beyond the download.
DR ships an update every 3 days, AVCommander every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DR | AVCommander |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days ā better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DR-Online Sp. z o.o. | Alex Astafew |
In-app purchases
DR
- DR Terminal PRO ā 1 Week$1.997 Days
- DR Terminal PRO ā 1 Month$2.991 Month
- DR Terminal PRO ā 3 Months$4.993 Months
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- DR Terminal PRO ā 6 Months$7.996 Months
- DR Terminal PRO ā 1 Year$12.991 Year
- DR Terminal PRO ā Lifetime$24.99
AVCommander
No in-app purchases





