Comparison

Alert 360 vs Control4

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

Head to head
About

Alert 360

Monitor and control your home or business remotely in real-time. Receive instant alerts for various events and manage security, video, energy, and automation from your smart device.

Highlights
  • Real-time monitoring and control
  • Interactive security system
  • Video monitoring
  • Energy management
  • Automation solutions
  • Customizable alerts
Features
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With an Alert 360 security system, you can monitor and control your home or business in real-time and from anywhere - from your smart phone or device including the Apple Watch (on ios). Alert 360's interactive security, video monitoring, energy management, and automation solutions give you instant awareness and remote control for the places you care about most. Receive real-time e-mail or text alerts for selected events like system being armed/disarmed or non-alarm events such as liquor or gun cabinets being opened, kids coming home from school, water or temperature alerts. Note: This app requires a compatible Alert 360 system and an active service plan. Feature availability varies based on system, equipment, and service plan. Visit www.centralsecuritygroup.com for more information. Remote Features: -Know what's happening at your home or business -Arm or disarm your security system -Watch live video, recorded clips or stored video -Turn lights on or off -Lock or unlock doors -View images captured by Alert 360 image sensors when installed -Raise or lower garage doors -Utilize geoservices to operate system based on location -And much more!

About

Control4

Manage your smart home devices like lighting, music, and security from a single, intuitive interface. Customize your home screen and create automated routines for seamless control. Integrates with Apple HomeKit for Siri voice commands.

Highlights
  • All-in-one home screen control
  • Customizable favorites and widgets
  • Automated routines and scenes
  • Multiroom entertainment management
  • Live camera views and security alerts
  • Apple HomeKit and Siri integration
Features
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Easily manage your smart home with a sleek, intuitive interface. Control lighting, shades, music, security, and more—all from one place. Customize your home screen and create personalized routines for quick, seamless access. Now with enhanced features, including Siri voice control through Apple HomeKit. Contact a Control4 integrator to experience Control4 X4 today. NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 X4 or later. If you are unsure of the software version of our system, check with your Control4 Integrator or log into your Control4 account at control4.com. A Smarter, More Personalized Experience • All-in-One Home Screen – Your central hub for controlling your favorite devices. Manage lighting, motorized shades, music, video, thermostats, security, cameras, door locks, garage doors, and more. See real-time status updates, access favorite devices, and control everything with ease. • Customizable Favorites – Pin the devices and controls you use most for instant access. • Quick Actions & Widgets – Resize, reorder, and organize widgets for seamless control over lighting, security cameras, and more. Personalized to You • Routines & Scenes – Save time by automating your day with pre-set routines for the morning, evening, or any moment in between. • Timers & Schedules – Set outdoor lights to turn on at sunset, TVs to turn off at bedtime, or security to arm at a set time. • Multiroom Entertainment – Control music and video in every room from one app. Play your favorite streaming services or set TVs to turn on when you walk in. Easy Control, Inside and Out • Live Camera Views – Monitor security cameras in real time and receive instant alerts. • Apple HomeKit Integration – Control your space with Siri, Apple Widgets, and CarPlay.* apple store only • Smart Notifications – Stay informed with alerts for doorbell rings, motion sensors, or security events. With the Control4 App, your space works the way you want it to — simplifying your life with effortless control. Download today and experience personalized automation like never before! *HomeKit, Siri, CarPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.

Screenshots

Alert 3604 screens
Control44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Alert 360 at 4.1 against Control4's 3.6. Alert 360 also leads on ratings volume (625 vs 70). Control4's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (38% vs 26%). 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

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

Alert 360 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alert 360 has 625 ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Alert 360's written reviews are positive against 38% of Control4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alert 360 ships an update every 2 months, Control4 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Alert 360 versus Control4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlert 360Control4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (625 ratings) — better3.6 (70 ratings)
Positive reviews26.0% of reviews38.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings625 — better70
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size370 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlert 360Snap One, LLC

Customer experience

Alert 360

All ratings616 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive26.0%
Neutral10.6%
Negative63.5%

Control4

All ratings70 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative32.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive38.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative55.9%

Bugs and requests

Alert 360

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Garage door controls not functioning
  • Inconsistent camera feed quality
  • Sensor status not updating properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add panic button feature
  • Improve video clip management
  • Integrate with voice assistants
  • Provide in-app billing and account management
  • Enhance sensor bypass options

Control4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Alert 360

No in-app purchases

None

Control4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alert 360 free?
Alert 360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control4 free?
Control4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alert 360 or Control4?
Alert 360 is rated higher. Alert 360 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while Control4 averages 3.6 from 70 ratings.
Do Alert 360 or Control4 have ads?
Neither Alert 360 nor Control4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alert 360 or Control4?
Alert 360 ships an update every 2 months, and Control4 fortnightly. Most recently, Alert 360 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Control4 on October 16, 2026.

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