MATRIX CONTROL vs ATEN Control System
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.
ATEN Control System
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This app is intended for use with the ATEN Control System set up in the environment. It is part of the system installation, and what makes system control much easier and efficient than you can imagine. This app features intuitive GUI design and flexible system control via project profiles that are created and configured with the ATEN Configurator (VK6000) to include customized device operations. Through Ethernet connection, project profiles can be imported to an iPad directly from the ATEN Controller (VK2100), and shown on a Welcome Page as quick links that enter you straight to the target control page, where you can manage the operations of different hardware devices located in different rooms. Requirements prior to using this app: 1. An ATEN Controller (VK2100) must be installed to connect with the hardware devices in the environment. 2. The ATEN Configurator (VK6000) must be installed to create and configure project profiles for device operations, followed by uploading the profiles to the VK2100. 3. License must be acquired to certify the number of iPad used for system operation. Features: 1.An intuitive GUI that allows quick profile import, timely profile update, and comprehensive device operations 2. A Welcome Page incorporating quick links to different profiles for prompt access to different rooms 3.Entry to profiles can be protected with a password authorization to secure system access
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ATEN Control System at every 3 months against MATRIX CONTROL's every 9 months. ATEN Control System also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MATRIX CONTROL ships an update every 9 months, ATEN Control System every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MATRIX CONTROL | ATEN Control System |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SHAO CHUN KUO | ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. |
In-app purchases
MATRIX CONTROL
No in-app purchases
ATEN Control System
No in-app purchases
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