Comparison

Avi vs Riverland

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

Head to head
About

Avi

Control GE-branded Bluetooth smart home devices like switches and dimmers directly from your smartphone. Schedule lighting to operate automatically, even without internet access. An optional bridge enables Wi-Fi control and voice assistant integration.

Highlights
  • Control GE Bluetooth switches and dimmers
  • Schedule lighting by time, sunrise, or sunset
  • Local scheduling without internet
  • Remote access with optional bridge
  • Multi-user and multi-device control
  • Cloud backup for settings
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The Avi-on Home app enables customers of GE-branded Bluetooth devices to operate in-wall and plug-in switches using their smartphone. Avi-on no longer has a contractual relationship with the manufacturer, Jasco Products, or any duty to support GE by Jasco Products, and these products are no longer being sold. Avi-on continues to support these devices solely as a courtesy to existing users. Avi-on Home is a fully-secured system that requires both login and location services. Login ensures that no one else can operate your lights. Location enables you to use sunrise and sunset with your schedules. Once programmed locally, the schedules will operate without the Internet or your phone nearby. To control GE-branded devices via wi-fi, an Avi-on Remote Access Bridge is required. All schedules and settings are saved on a Bluetooth chip inside each device. Avi-on enables many users to control many devices through a single account. Your account and settings are saved in the Avi-on cloud, providing instant back-up. If you want wi-fi access, 24/7 clock synchronization, and/or Alexa compatibility, install an optional Avi-on Remote Access Bridge (RAB). How do you get started? · Power any Avi-on compatible device by wiring it or plugging it in (plug-in switch or dimmer, in-wall switch or dimmer, or outdoor switch) · Use a current smartphone or tablet with current OS with Bluetooth and with strong wi-fi access · Download the latest version of the Avi-on Home App. Register your account and password. Check spam folder for verification and password emails · Stand near the powered device(s). Press the big + button to add your first device. FAQs are here: http://bit.ly/2F9KaAx What are the products available for your Avi-on network? · GE In-Wall Smart Switches and Dimmers · GE Plug-In Smart Switches and Dimmers · GE Outdoor Switch · Avi-on Movable Switch: 3-way wireless switching · Avi-on Remote Access Bridge (RAB): 24/7 network synchronization, Wi-fi remote control, and Alexa compatibility

About

Riverland

Experience a new lifestyle with resort-style amenities. Enjoy a pool, restaurant, and group exercise classes in a luxurious setting. This app offers a glimpse into premium living.

Highlights
  • Clubhouse with resort-style amenities
  • Poolside lounging
  • On-site restaurant
  • Group exercise classes
  • Luxury lifestyle simulation
Features
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Luxury living at it’s finest is here. Experience Riverland with its brand new Clubhouse filled with incredible resort-style amenities. Lounge in the sun by the pool, grab a bite at the restaurant, or stay fit with a group exercise class – it’s an all-new lifestyle.

Screenshots

Avi4 screens
Riverland1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Avi at 3.9 against Riverland's 2.3. Avi also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 32) and review sentiment (22% vs 0%). Riverland's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Avi holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avi has 1.9K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Avi's written reviews are positive against 0% of Riverland's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Avi ships an update every 6 weeks, Riverland monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Avi versus Riverland: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAviRiverland
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.9K ratings) — better2.3 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews21.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvi-On Labs, LLCAlosant

Customer experience

Avi

All ratings1,814 ratings
Positive71.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive21.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative73.1%

Riverland

All ratings32 ratings
Positive21.9%
Neutral12.5%
Negative65.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Avi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Devices disappearing from the app
  • Schedules not working as expected
  • Inability to update firmware
  • Login and account issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Remote access and control from anywhere
  • More reliable scheduling and automation
  • Improved app stability and responsiveness
  • Integration with more smart home platforms

Riverland

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Avi

No in-app purchases

None

Riverland

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Avi free?
Avi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Riverland free?
Riverland is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Avi or Riverland?
Avi is rated higher. Avi averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Riverland averages 2.3 from 32 ratings.
Do Avi or Riverland have ads?
Avi shows ads; Riverland does not.
Which is updated more often, Avi or Riverland?
Avi ships an update every 6 weeks, and Riverland monthly. Most recently, Avi was updated on October 23, 2026 and Riverland on October 25, 2026.

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