Orvue vs Aether
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orvue
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Orvue is a minimal full-screen web browser designed for kiosks, digital signage, reception monitors, and any use case requiring uninterrupted display. 【Key Features】 ・Display web pages in full-screen via URL or QR code ・Prevent sleep mode ・Lock screen brightness ・Blackout mode (tap-to-show) ・Hidden settings menu (two-finger long press or gear button) ・Lock page scroll ・Bookmark manager (3 bookmarks on free tier) ・Japanese / English support Perfect for digital signage, reception displays, exhibition booths, and any always-on display use cases. Also useful as a screen prop for video recording. 【Pro Subscription】 ・No ads ・Unlimited bookmarks Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime from your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wp-tm.com/orvue-privacy-policy
Aether
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Aether turns your iPhone into a remote control for your Mac. Speak or type a command on your phone, and your Mac responds — open apps, switch focus, run workflows, and more. No cloud account, no relay servers. Aether talks to a small companion app on your Mac directly over your local Wi-Fi network. — HOW IT WORKS — 1. Install the free Aether companion on your Mac. 2. Scan the QR code shown by the Mac menu bar app. 3. Start sending commands by voice or text. — WHAT YOU CAN DO — • Open, focus, and quit Mac apps from your iPhone • Run multi-step workflows with a single natural-language request • Use voice mode for hands-free control • Watch live progress as your Mac executes each step • Switch between paired Macs from the sidebar — DESIGNED FOR SPEED — • Pairing takes seconds with a single QR scan • Commands execute on your local network — fast and private • Modern SwiftUI interface, optimized for one-handed use • Haptic feedback and live status indicators — PRIVACY FIRST — • No accounts, no sign-up • No cloud relay — your commands go straight from iPhone to your Mac • Voice transcription happens on-device using Apple's Speech framework • Aether does not collect, track, or share any personal data — REQUIREMENTS — • A Mac running the free Aether companion app • iPhone and Mac on the same Wi-Fi network • iOS 17 or later Aether is open source. Built for people who want their Mac to listen — without sending anything to the cloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Aether at none against Orvue's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Orvue ships an update every 2 days, Aether every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orvue | Aether |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASAGI SASATANI | Red Zen Cloud LLC |
In-app purchases
Orvue
No in-app purchases
Aether
No in-app purchases








