Hyper Controller vs AppController
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hyper Controller
Control multiple BlackMagic Hyperdecks remotely via Ethernet without needing an intermediary computer. Access advanced features like clip naming, list loading, and drive management directly from your iPad.
- Control multiple Hyperdecks
- Ethernet connection
- No computer required
- Clip naming
- Group clip naming
- Load clips via list
- HDD slot changing
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Hyper Controller is designed to control multiple BlackMagic Hyperdeck over their ethernet connection. The app does not require any computer or device in between the iPad and the Hyperdeck. Just connect the Hyperdeck to a wireless router and connect the iPad to the same router and away you go. The app also allows features that are not available via the front panel of the device at this time. These include - Clip naming - Group clip naming - Full clip lists - Loading clips via list selection - HDD slot changing without removing drives - Time remaining without having to start recording - Gang playback/record Please note. The gang playback and record functions are not designed to be frame accurate between decks. You Must have Hyperdeck firmware version 4.0 or later. This software will not control the Hyperdeck shuttle as it does not have a network connection. Password for factory reset is 1212 This Full version removes the limitation of only 2 decks so you can add as many decks as required.
AppController
Access and use your Windows applications on your iPad or iPhone. This app touch-enables Windows software, making it intuitive to use with gestures and auto-zoom. It requires a compatible Windows computer to run.
- Access Windows applications on iOS
- Touch-enabled Windows apps
- Intuitive multi-touch gestures
- Auto-Zoom feature
- On-screen keyboard integration
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AppController is a powerful, easy-to-use app that enables users to access Windows applications from iPads and iPhones. Windows applications accessed via AppController retain all their features and functions and appear as though they are running locally on the iOS device. AppController maintains a high degree of usability by automatically touch-enabling Windows applications. Intuitive, multi-touch gestures allow users to interact naturally with Windows applications even though the device lacks a mouse and keyboard. The Auto-Zoom feature detects the section of the screen currently active in the application and automatically zooms-in on that area, making it easier to tap user interface elements. The device's onscreen keyboard opens automatically whenever an application can receive text input. AppController is free, but it requires a Windows computer running remote access software that is compatible with AppController. Contact your system administrator to determine if your company's Windows application servers support AppController.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hyper Controller at 5.0 against AppController's 3.7. Hyper Controller also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 9.0). AppController's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 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.
Hyper Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Hyper Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, AppController every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and July 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hyper Controller | AppController |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luke Irvine | GraphOn Corporation |
Customer experience
Hyper Controller
AppController
In-app purchases
Hyper Controller
No in-app purchases
AppController
No in-app purchases
