MATRIX CONTROL vs J
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MATRIX CONTROL
Effortlessly control multiple HDMI sources up to 100 meters away with advanced HDBaseT technology. Manage devices via Ethernet, app, IR remote, RS-232, or the front panel.
- HDBaseT technology
- 100 Meter extension
- 4K resolution support
- Multiple control methods (Ethernet, App, IR, RS-232)
- Matrix switching for multiple devices
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With the latest and more affordable HDBaseT technology extend HDMI sources up to 100 Meters at 4096 x 2160. HDMI 4 by 4 or 10 by 10 Matrix Switcher allows for effortless control of up to 4 or 10 devices through Ethernet Control, App Control , IR remote control, RS-232 and the front panel.
J
Easily manage and configure compatible J-Tech Digital A/V equipment directly from your mobile device. Control routing settings, save configurations, and connect devices without needing a physical keyboard or mouse.
- Control routing settings
- Manage multiple devices
- Remember device settings
- Save/Load routing settings
- Configure A/V equipment
- Connect devices remotely
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Control your J-Tech Digital A/V products from your mobile device. Our lightweight app provides all the tools you need to manage compatible audiovisual equipment from our wide range of products. With video walls, matrix switches, AV-over-IP, and more - we've got you covered for your home or business, and with this app you can configure and connect your new devices without a physical keyboard or mouse. Features • Control routing settings • Manage multiple devices • Remember device settings even after you close your app • Save/Load commonly-used routing settings Compatible Models include: • JTECH-H264-N2N-R • JTECH-H264-N2N-T • JTECH-4K88-EX2 • JTECH-4KM44A • JTECH-4x4-HDBaseT • JTECH-8X8-EX50M • JTECH-8X8-H20 • JTECH-ENCH4 • JTECH-ENCH4A • JTECH-MX443-UHD • JTECH-MX445-UHD • JTECH-MXT40 • JTECH-MXT40v2 • JTECH-MXT60 • JTECH-NS24 • JTECH-NS48 • JTECH-VW09 • JTECH-VWM04 • JTECH-VWM90 • JTECH-4KMX256A • JTECH-4KMX256-EX100 • JTECH-88B
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MATRIX CONTROL at 5.0 against J's 2.6. J's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
MATRIX CONTROL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: J has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MATRIX CONTROL ships an update every 9 months, J fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MATRIX CONTROL | J |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHAO CHUN KUO | J-Tech Digital, Inc |
Customer experience
MATRIX CONTROL
J
In-app purchases
MATRIX CONTROL
No in-app purchases
J
No in-app purchases
