Comparison

AVCommander vs HushStep

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

Head to head
About

AVCommander

Features
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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 β€” 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 β€” buttons, sliders, toggles Bulk import and export via JSON files Driver library with ready-made configurations

About

HushStep

Features
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HushStep is a focused utility for precise, quiet volume control. Use plus and minus buttons, a slider, or direct number input to adjust system volume in fine increments, especially for bedtime, headphones, podcasts, and other low-volume situations. Save frequently used presets and apply them quickly from the Home Screen widget or app icon quick actions. HushStep also includes screen brightness control; with Pro, you can create more presets and save brightness with a preset. The app does not play sound effects, does not require an account, and keeps presets on your device.

Screenshots

AVCommander4 screens
HushStep3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AVCommander at none against HushStep's 1. HushStep's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. HushStep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AVCommander asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AVCommander ships an update every 3 months, HushStep every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
AVCommander versus HushStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVCommanderHushStep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.016 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex Astafewζœ‰δΌŸ θ‘£

In-app purchases

None

AVCommander

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HushStep

One-time1
  • HushStep Pro$0.99

Questions

Is AVCommander free?
AVCommander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HushStep free?
HushStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AVCommander or HushStep have ads?
Neither AVCommander nor HushStep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AVCommander or HushStep?
AVCommander ships an update every 3 months, and HushStep every 3 weeks. Most recently, AVCommander was updated on September 19, 2026 and HushStep on September 8, 2026.

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