Comparison

Avi vs Starco Control

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

Starco Control

Features
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Starco Control is a powerful Bluetooth Mesh lighting app for commercial, industrial, and residential spaces. Compatible with Bluetooth Mesh-enabled fixtures, it lets you wirelessly control, group, dim, and schedule your lights—all from your smartphone or tablet.

Screenshots

Avi4 screens
Starco Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Starco Control at none against Avi's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Avi versus Starco Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAviStarco Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvi-On Labs, LLCStarco Lighting Inc.

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

Starco Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Avi

No in-app purchases

None

Starco Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Avi free?
Avi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starco Control free?
Starco Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Avi or Starco Control have ads?
Avi shows ads; Starco Control does not.

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