Comparison

AirHQ vs Maticam

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

Head to head
About

AirHQ

Transform your iPhone into a wireless remote and command center for Android TV devices. Control navigation, media, and text input. Access ADB shell commands, transfer files, and capture screenshots directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Full D-pad remote control
  • Smart touchpad with 3 modes
  • Screenshot capture
  • ADB shell access
  • File transfer
  • Auto reconnect
Features
Read full description

AirHQ turns your iPhone into a powerful wireless command center for Android TV boxes and devices. Connect via ADB over WiFi — no cables, no root, no extra apps needed on your TV. REMOTE CONTROL Use the built-in D-pad remote with all essential buttons: navigation, home, back, volume, power, and media controls. Type text directly from your iPhone keyboard — no more hunting and pecking on the TV screen. SMART TOUCHPAD Three touchpad modes to fit every need: Pointer Mode — Move the cursor like a laptop touchpad, tap to click Mouse Mode — Control the Android system mouse cursor directly Touch Mode — Simulate finger swipes for scrolling and dragging SCREENSHOT CAPTURE Take screenshots of your Android TV screen and view them instantly on your iPhone. Save to your photo library with one tap. SHELL ACCESS Run any ADB shell command directly from your iPhone. View installed apps, check device info, monitor system resources, and more. Full command history with timestamps. QUICK ACTIONS One-tap shortcuts for common tasks: list packages, device properties, battery status, disk usage, network info, and system commands. FILE TRANSFER Push files from your iPhone to your Android device over WiFi. AUTO RECONNECT AirHQ automatically reconnects when you switch back from another app. No need to manually re-enter your IP address — connection history is saved. HOW TO SET UP Enable ADB debugging on your Android TV (Settings → Developer Options → USB Debugging) Enable ADB over network (Settings → Developer Options → ADB over network) Open AirHQ, enter your TV's IP address, and tap connect Approve the connection on your TV screen REQUIREMENTS Android TV box or device with ADB debugging enabled Both devices on the same WiFi network Android 5.0 or later Privacy: AirHQ communicates only with your local network devices. No data is collected, stored, or transmitted to any server. What's New (Version 1.0) Full D-pad remote control with media keys Smart touchpad with 3 modes (Pointer, Mouse, Touch) Screenshot capture and photo library export ADB shell with command history Quick action shortcuts File transfer (push) Auto reconnect on foreground Connection history with auto-fill

About

Maticam

Features
Read full description

Maticam turns your spare iPhone or iPad into a powerful security camera — no special hardware needed. LIVE HD STREAMING Stream live video from one device to another. Watch in real-time from anywhere with Maticam. Adjustable quality from 480p to 1080p HD lets you balance clarity and bandwidth. SMART MOTION DETECTION Maticam detects motion and sends you instant push notifications, so you always know what is happening at home. EASY SETUP 1. Install Maticam on your spare device (the camera) 2. Install Maticam on your main device (the viewer) 3. Pair them with a simple QR code scan 4. Start watching — it takes less than 60 seconds PRIVATE AND SECURE Your video never passes through our servers. Maticam uses peer-to-peer WebRTC streaming — your footage goes directly from camera to viewer, encrypted end-to-end. KEY FEATURES - Live HD video streaming (480p to 1080p) - Real-time motion detection with instant alerts - Background streaming — keeps working when the screen is off - Multi-viewer support — share camera access with family - Battery monitoring for the camera device - Screenshot and recording capabilities - Dark mode interface PERFECT FOR - Home security monitoring - Baby monitoring - Pet watching - Office surveillance - Checking on elderly family members SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Maticam is free with 1 camera and 480p streaming. Maticam Plus ($2.99/month): - Up to 3 cameras - HD streaming (720p) Maticam Pro ($6.99/month): - Up to 10 cameras - Full HD streaming (1080p) Subscriptions are billed monthly through your Apple ID. They auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://maticam.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://maticam.com/terms

Screenshots

AirHQ4 screens
Maticam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Maticam at 13.0 against AirHQ's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
AirHQ versus Maticam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirHQMaticam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer华 庄MetaFlowCore LTD

In-app purchases

None

AirHQ

No in-app purchases

None

Maticam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirHQ free?
AirHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maticam free?
Maticam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AirHQ or Maticam have ads?
Neither AirHQ nor Maticam shows ads.

Other comparisons